SolarMax introduces P series inverters in Australia
Announcement posted by SolarMax 01 Jul 2014
Sydney, Australia, July 1, 2014: Swiss inverter manufacturer Sputnik Engineering, ‘SolarMax’, has announced the launch of the SolarMax P series string inverters in Australia.
Designed for roof-mounted systems on single family homes and multiple dwellings, the SolarMax 2000P, 3000P, 4000P, 4600P and 5000P inverters have been optimised to deliver maximum energy efficiencies of up to 98 percent using a highly efficient HERIC® topology making them an optimum solution for solar installations of up to 5kW.
Derek Durham, Region Manager East & Australia of SolarMax said, “Our customers in Australia have been anticipating the availability of the SolarMax P Series. It offers a significantly higher energy yield and the dual tracker functionality will cater to the different installation conditions that homes face across Australia. When the P-Battery upgrade becomes available in Australia in the future, owners will be able to reduce their reliance on the grid by accessing energy stored in their batteries.”
Optimised for solar generation
SolarMax’s 4000P, 4600P and 5000P devices have two Maximum Power Point (MPP) trackers that can be operated both in dual and in single tracker mode. With a dual tracker, it is possible for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations to draw the highest yields from roof tops with an east-west orientation, to support an odd number of installed solar PV modules, or even to connect completely different modules types to each input. With the P series, installers will be able to utilise the entire roof surface area for power generation and achieve the highest possible yields. Yield losses from partial shading can also be minimised with the use of dual trackers.
High operational safety thanks to passive cooling
The SolarMax P inverters are cooled passively and heat generated during their operation is dissipated vertically by means of natural convection. The lack of external fans increases the reliability of the units and provides the added advantage of decreasing any noise emitted during operation.
Simple connection concept for more clarity
With the terminal area integrated into each inverter (AC terminals and communication interfaces), installers can save on time and material costs. The large cross-sections in each connection allow installers to bridge the inverters over longer distances with lower power losses.
Performance monitoring over the Internet or through smart devices
Using Plug&Play, owners can monitor the performance of their PV installation by simply connecting the system to any commercially available internet routers using an Ethernet interface.
The SolarMax P series inverters may be monitored in this way using MaxView, a web and app-based application that allows owners to monitor the yields of their PV installation from any location without the need for an additional external data logger. MaxView is available for use free-of-charge upon registration on the SolarMax website. At 15 minute intervals, owners will be able to monitor their yields on real-time basis and receive additional daily, monthly and annual yields in order to create visual comparisons and a variety of graphs and tables. In addition to that, MaxView allows a much faster processing when calling the SolarMax service hotline in case of PV plant failure. All the owner has to do is to register the PV plant online. MaxView app is available for all iOS and Android mobile devices at no additional costs and is compatible with the P series as well as all future SolarMax string inverters.
Power Factor Adjustment
SolarMax inverters can also be configured using MaxTalk software. This software package allows the control parameters of the inverters to be manually adjusted, amongst other functions the power factor of the units can therefore be modified in accordance with the requirements now being applied in some locations, and at no additional cost.
Battery Ready inverters
All SolarMax P series inverters are Battery Ready and may be upgraded at a later stage with the addition of the P-Battery upgrade kit. This offers owners the ability to incorporate storage systems without the need to replace the inverter itself.
Export Limitation and Increased Energy Efficiency
SolarMax has upgraded its string inverters for self-consumption optimisation with a new I/O module version and device software. This will be available as an optional extra and it will allow owners to connect external energy counters using an S0 interface to intelligently control any switchable electrical loads in a household, to monitor their energy consumption or to reduce exported energy to within the limits increasingly being imposed in some locations.
The SolarMax P series is available immediately through authorised SolarMax distributors and retailers. All SolarMax string inverters have a five year standard warranty which can be optionally extended by up to 25 years. These inverters are fully certified for use in Australia and New Zealand and accredited by the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
For further information, please contact:
Gabriel Wong
Espresso Communications
Phone: +61 2 8016 2200
Email: gabriel@espressocomms.com.au
Image material for the press release can be found using the following link:
Link: http://media.wcd.ch/pindownload/login.do
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Copyright: Sputnik Engineering AG
About SolarMax
Sputnik Engineering AG, a Swiss company, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grid-connected solar inverters. Under the name SolarMax the company develops, produces and sells inverters, and has done so for more than 20 years – from photovoltaic plants on single-family homes where the kilowatt output is modest, to solar power plants where the output is measured in megawatts. The inverter is a key component of the solar plant, transforming the generated direct current into grid-compliant alternating current. The company’s 20 years of experience is not only reflected in the Swiss quality, highest efficiency, reliability, and durability of the SolarMax product range; but also in the way the company offers its customers exceptional international support by means of its comprehensive warranty services, after sales support, and intelligent solutions for system monitoring.
SolarMax is a global company with approximately 300 employees located at the headquarters in Switzerland and at locations worldwide.
Designed for roof-mounted systems on single family homes and multiple dwellings, the SolarMax 2000P, 3000P, 4000P, 4600P and 5000P inverters have been optimised to deliver maximum energy efficiencies of up to 98 percent using a highly efficient HERIC® topology making them an optimum solution for solar installations of up to 5kW.
Derek Durham, Region Manager East & Australia of SolarMax said, “Our customers in Australia have been anticipating the availability of the SolarMax P Series. It offers a significantly higher energy yield and the dual tracker functionality will cater to the different installation conditions that homes face across Australia. When the P-Battery upgrade becomes available in Australia in the future, owners will be able to reduce their reliance on the grid by accessing energy stored in their batteries.”
Optimised for solar generation
SolarMax’s 4000P, 4600P and 5000P devices have two Maximum Power Point (MPP) trackers that can be operated both in dual and in single tracker mode. With a dual tracker, it is possible for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations to draw the highest yields from roof tops with an east-west orientation, to support an odd number of installed solar PV modules, or even to connect completely different modules types to each input. With the P series, installers will be able to utilise the entire roof surface area for power generation and achieve the highest possible yields. Yield losses from partial shading can also be minimised with the use of dual trackers.
High operational safety thanks to passive cooling
The SolarMax P inverters are cooled passively and heat generated during their operation is dissipated vertically by means of natural convection. The lack of external fans increases the reliability of the units and provides the added advantage of decreasing any noise emitted during operation.
Simple connection concept for more clarity
With the terminal area integrated into each inverter (AC terminals and communication interfaces), installers can save on time and material costs. The large cross-sections in each connection allow installers to bridge the inverters over longer distances with lower power losses.
Performance monitoring over the Internet or through smart devices
Using Plug&Play, owners can monitor the performance of their PV installation by simply connecting the system to any commercially available internet routers using an Ethernet interface.
The SolarMax P series inverters may be monitored in this way using MaxView, a web and app-based application that allows owners to monitor the yields of their PV installation from any location without the need for an additional external data logger. MaxView is available for use free-of-charge upon registration on the SolarMax website. At 15 minute intervals, owners will be able to monitor their yields on real-time basis and receive additional daily, monthly and annual yields in order to create visual comparisons and a variety of graphs and tables. In addition to that, MaxView allows a much faster processing when calling the SolarMax service hotline in case of PV plant failure. All the owner has to do is to register the PV plant online. MaxView app is available for all iOS and Android mobile devices at no additional costs and is compatible with the P series as well as all future SolarMax string inverters.
Power Factor Adjustment
SolarMax inverters can also be configured using MaxTalk software. This software package allows the control parameters of the inverters to be manually adjusted, amongst other functions the power factor of the units can therefore be modified in accordance with the requirements now being applied in some locations, and at no additional cost.
Battery Ready inverters
All SolarMax P series inverters are Battery Ready and may be upgraded at a later stage with the addition of the P-Battery upgrade kit. This offers owners the ability to incorporate storage systems without the need to replace the inverter itself.
Export Limitation and Increased Energy Efficiency
SolarMax has upgraded its string inverters for self-consumption optimisation with a new I/O module version and device software. This will be available as an optional extra and it will allow owners to connect external energy counters using an S0 interface to intelligently control any switchable electrical loads in a household, to monitor their energy consumption or to reduce exported energy to within the limits increasingly being imposed in some locations.
The SolarMax P series is available immediately through authorised SolarMax distributors and retailers. All SolarMax string inverters have a five year standard warranty which can be optionally extended by up to 25 years. These inverters are fully certified for use in Australia and New Zealand and accredited by the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
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For further information, please contact:
Gabriel Wong
Espresso Communications
Phone: +61 2 8016 2200
Email: gabriel@espressocomms.com.au
Image material for the press release can be found using the following link:
Link: http://media.wcd.ch/pindownload/login.do
Pin: X9W2N
Copyright: Sputnik Engineering AG
About SolarMax
Sputnik Engineering AG, a Swiss company, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grid-connected solar inverters. Under the name SolarMax the company develops, produces and sells inverters, and has done so for more than 20 years – from photovoltaic plants on single-family homes where the kilowatt output is modest, to solar power plants where the output is measured in megawatts. The inverter is a key component of the solar plant, transforming the generated direct current into grid-compliant alternating current. The company’s 20 years of experience is not only reflected in the Swiss quality, highest efficiency, reliability, and durability of the SolarMax product range; but also in the way the company offers its customers exceptional international support by means of its comprehensive warranty services, after sales support, and intelligent solutions for system monitoring.
SolarMax is a global company with approximately 300 employees located at the headquarters in Switzerland and at locations worldwide.