One of the factors driving solar system sales is reduced prices for photovoltaic (PV) arrays. In 2016, prices for PV arrays dropped below $1/W for the first time. Another factor is improved inverter ...

Number of MPP trackers. For inverters with the same power, the more the MPP trackers, the less the mismatch loss of PV strings and the higher the energy yield. For example, for 5 kW residential ...

Residential and commercial solar energy systems are rapidly emerging as a “green” alternative to utility-supplied power. Grid-tied solar systems provide the user with the means to actually sell power ...

Infineon has extended its family of tailor-made modules for photovoltaic (PV) string and multi-string inverters, offering optimized inverter efficiency and performance. Fast and solder-less assembly ...

German inverter manufacturer Kaco New Energy has developed two new inverters for applications in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. “The blueplanet 50.0 NX3 and blueplanet 60.0 NX3 ...

A relatively new option for optimizing solar system efficiency and reliability is use of micro-inverters that connect to each individual solar panel. Equipping each panel with its own micro-inverter ...

3E’s study found average PV plant performance to be 97%. Image: Lightsource BP. With solar operations and maintenance experiencing significant price pressure, adequate fault detection that occurs as ...