SOLAR POWER INVERTORS

Made in the USA - UL Tested and Listed

Made for American energy production. Designed for America's unique extreme climates. Built to exceed the expectations of demanding integrators, utility programs, and customers.

Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, PV Powered designs, manufactures and markets utility interactive photovoltaic inverters for the renewable energy marketplace. PV Powered's highest efficiency, highest reliability product line offers PV solutions for the residential and commercial markets. PV Powered, LLC was formed in December 2002.

PV Powered, LLC brings together one of the most experienced design teams in power electronics. Working together for over 12 years, this team has designed, developed and deployed large photovoltaic and wind turbine inverters from 1.1KW to 7MW. PV Powered's design team's expertise can be found in products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. These products are currently producing over 2000MWs worth of power.

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in advanced power electronics. They make a positive difference in the lives of people around the world by combining proven technology with unparalleled market understanding to bring their customers products that enable the delivery of electricity anytime, anywhere.

Xantrex operates in high growth segments of the advanced power electronics market, with well-established products and systems sold to a diverse customer base in the Distributed, Mobile, and Programmable power markets.

Their enabling technology converts raw electrical power from any source -- central utility, backup power, distributed or renewable evergy generation, -- into high-quality electricity required by today’s electronic and electrical equipment. Their knowledge and experience in advanced power electronics is helping to accelerate the commercialization of emerging power systems and solutions.

Xantrex makes direct intertie inverters and Off-Grid inverters as well.

OutBack Power Systems is an engineer-owned, customer focused manufacturer of renewable energy and back-up power system equipment. Their engineers have decades of power conversion design and installation experience. They share a passion for leading the industry into a new era of power conversion performance, ease of use, and standardization. Outback listen to the their customers and spent more time in the outback installing and testing RE and back-up systems than a bushie herding roos. They products work in the real world and their system flexibility solves the problems of configuring systems on-site.

Click here for more information

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Magnetek, Inc., is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: MAG) with approximately 375 employees, specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of digital power and motion control systems for alternative energy, material handling and people-moving. Our power control systems serve the needs of selected niches of traditional and emerging commercial markets that are becoming increasingly dependent on smart power. Magnetek’s products can be found in many countries around the globe.

Magnetek began supplying power to the utility grid in 1993 with its first 200kW fuel cell inverter. Since then, we have expanded our offering into the wind and solar markets with residential and commercial wind and photovoltaic inverters, including the deployment of multiple 2.5 MW systems for wind applications.

Magnetek markets the Aurora® residential PV inverter (3 – 6kW), a high efficiency inverter with an extremely wide Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) input voltage range. These inverters permit two totally separate MPPT inputs, and the 5kW and 6kW models produce 96.5% CEC rated efficiency.

Magnetek is the exclusive North American distributor of the Aurora PVI-CENTRAL commercial inverter series, ranging from 50kW to 300kW. Scalable in 50kW increments, these uniquely designed inverters in Master-Master configuration offer multiple MPPT tracking inputs in 50kW blocks; in Master-Slave configuration they offer performance redundancy; and the modular design means reduced installation and maintenance costs.

The company also produces a medium-voltage inverter for behind-the-fence wind and solar applications in 500kW to 2.5MW configurations. With efficiency greater than 97%, Insulated Gate Bi-polar Transistors (IGBTs), and a patent pending airflow technology, these inverters provide high-quality solutions for utility-grade power applications.

Solectria PVI 1800 / PVI 2500

Reliability

The PVI 1800/PVI 2500 provides industry leading reliability. One look at the automated product and PCB assembly inside the inverter shows its industrial quality. Rigorously designed and tested for the harshest conditions, the PVI 1800/PVI 2500 proves to be consistently reliable.

Easy to Install

The PVI 1800/PVI 2500 can be installed easily and quickly, both indoors and outdoors. With an average weight of 35 lbs. (16 kg), the PVI 1800/PVI 2500 is very easy to handle. (Note: Most typical inverters weigh an average of 70 lbs. (32 kg)). The inverters also include "pre-wired" AC and DC cables for quick wiring at the jobsite without opening the inverter.Safety

The PVI 1800/PVI 2500 has been tested to the UL 1741 and IEEE standard 1547 and meets all the requirements. An important selling point of this inverter is the galvanic isolation, which increases both reliability and safety.
High Thermal Performance

All aluminum construction and high efficiency design provides full rated power in ambient temperatures up to 130oF (55oC). No derating will occur.

A family business founded in 1945, Fronius now has over 1,400 employees and is a successful international system provider for welding systems.

Fronius has been engaged in solar electronics since 1992, in particular in the development and production of photovoltaic inverters for both grid-connected and independent power supplies. Meanwhile Fronius have a large number of renowned manufacturers and wholesalers of solar modules amongst our satisfied customers. Thanks to solar electronics Fronius has advanced to the ranks of the worldwide leading manufacturers and continues to develop its position through ongoing product innovations. State-of-the-art technology in high-performance electronics, a higher level of integration through the use of high-capacity processors and the interconnection of stand-alone devices by using modern means of communication are the key to our success. Fronius is optimally prepared in each of these fields.

The young divisions of solar electronics - in the meantime Europe's second largest manufacturer of solar inverters with an increasing market share - as well as battery chargers are considered innovative models of their branch.

Innovation is firmly rooted in the Fronius corporate philosophy and on-going development of high tech quality products reflects the importance of this basic value.

For small and mid-range systems

The Sunny Boy solar inverters characterize the technology- and quality-leadership of SMA. They are optimally suitable for use in small and mid-range systems. They impress with first-class efficiency, user-friendliness and reliability.

The Sunny Boys have been repeatedly acclaimed, and are constantly developing. SMA's new generation come with innovative technologies such as OptiTrac and H5-Topology. These make the device even more efficient -- and therefore ensure a very good solar yield.

The Traditional Approach

An inverter is a power converter that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). In a solar module installation, the inverter performs two key functions: it performs the DC to AC conversion and it optimizes the modules' Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). Traditional solar energy installations deploy a single centralized inverter to convert the DC output from multiple solar modules into AC power.

The Enphase Approach

The Enphase Micro-inverter system is a fully integrated device that converts the DC output of a single solar module into grid-compliant AC power. This integrated system maximizes energy harvest, increases system reliability, and simplifies design, installation and management.
Features

Productive

• Every module gets the benefit of individual Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), thereby maximizing energy harvest
• With Enphase Micro-inverters, the modules are resilient to dust, debris, and shading
• Enphase Burst Mode technology provides greater production in low-light conditions

Reliable

• No single point of system failure
• The Micro-inverter provides continuous monitoring of the performance of each PV module
• Soft switching reduces component stress

Smart

• Quick and simple installation
• No central or string inverter to install or design
• The system provides 24/7 monitoring and management for each module

The Enphase Micro-inverter system is the first commercially-available Micro-inverter system for residential and commercial solar PV applications. The Enphase System includes the following two additional components:

Envoy Communications Gateway
The module performance information generated by each Micro-inverter is collected by the Enphase Envoy (EMU). The Envoy then transmits this data over a broadband internet connection to the Enphase Enlighten™ website.

Enlighten
The Enphase Enlighten website analyzes the per-module data collected by each Micro-inverter. Enlighten automatically detects any shortfall in energy production, identifies possible causes, and suggests solutions to correct the problem. The Enphase Enlighten website is constantly monitoring and managing every module on every installation.

Satcon - PowerGate™ 30 & 50 kW

PowerGate™ inverters offer market-leading reliability, efficiency and ease-of-use for large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic systems. A single-enclosure solution, the utility-grade PowerGate™ incorporates a high-efficiency transformer and both AC and DC switchgear that disconnect the inverter at night, minimizing tare losses. A highly efficient MPPT tracking algorithm and intelligent wake-up routine further maximize net energy harvest. The PowerGate™ is certified to UL-1741 and is available with a variety of local and remote data monitoring options.

Utility-Grade Design

• 20-year design life
• Reverse convection top-air entry
• Sloped roof
• 25-year film-type capacitors
• 5-year standard warranty
• Extended warranties available

Easy Installation and Use

• Single enclosure minimizes field wiring
• Integrated high efficiency transformer
• Optional integrated sub-array combiner
• Internal AC and DC switchgear
• Top and bottom cable entry
• Top-lifting eye-bolts and forklift base

Superior Energy Harvesting

• Industry leading efficiency
• Automatic night disconnect minimizes transformer losses
• High-speed MPPT
• Soft charge network minimizes in-rush current and nuisance trips
• Wide input voltage range

Remote and Local Data Monitoring

• 4-line alphanumeric LCD display
• Optional PV View web enabled data monitoring
• Optional PV Zone sub-array performance monitoring
• RS485 Modbus

Safety

• Certified to UL 1741
• Integrated DC contactor for array isolation
• Surge withstand testing to ANSI 62.41 and IEEE1547-2003

Magnum Energy is a leading manufacturer of premium inverter/chargers for Mobile and Renewable Energy applications. With over 150 years of combined inverter manufacturing and design experience, Magnum Energy has used this experience to develop some of the industry's most reliable and advanced inverter/chargers.

Their Renewable Energy products are designed to power homes/cabins and offices either in a back-up power application or when using renewable energy (i.e., solar, wind or hydro).

What's New?

The MS-AE Series is a pure sinewave inverter specifically designed to provide 120/240 volt AC output in one unit, eliminating the need to stack two units together to get 240 volts.

KACO began manufacturing sine inverters more than 60 years ago. The product portfolio offered by KACO today is being used around the globe for rail vehicle and photovoltaic applications.
Photovoltaics - our commitment

The sun won't send us an electricity bill. It provides us with free energy while the fossil fuels we burn for energy cause political conflicts, environmental degradation and are subject to volatile price spikes. The sun will remain readily available for as long as there are people around to harness it's energy. It is our commitment to design devices and systems that yield maximum outputs from solar energy. One of our goals at KACO is to preserve our planet's natural environment for the generations to come.
KACO Solar Inverters

With the KACO Solar blue planet xi-series, our engineering team has created an inverter family that is unparalleled in its class and once again, has set new energy output and efficiency standards. Our new inverter design is not only the most efficient in it's class; it also offers patented MPP technology and produces optimum total output from your installation.

Longevity and reliability have been the outstanding characteristics and key objectives of all KACO Solar developments. During the middle of the last century, KACO's mechanical AC-"choppers" created the basis for today's reliable inverters. Reliability has remained a key characteristic of all blue planet inverters. We still focus on the exclusive use of convection cooling for our inverters. It's a simple fact that inverters have a longer lifetime without moving parts like fans.
Features

• Electrically isolated dual converter principle in HF technology
• Available for 2.0 - 6.0 kWP generator power
• Input voltage range: 125 - 400 VDC
• User-friendly, illuminated KACO display with two-key operation
• easyInstall front flip panel
• Compact and lightweight enclosure design
• Integrated BiSi grid monitoring with patented anti-islanding process
• Data output via easyLink RS232/RS485 interface

Another important highlight is that although all inverters are capable of monitoring the utility grid and will automatically switch off in the event of a black-out, KACO's blue planet inverter uses innovative patented BiSi technology that eliminates the problems of fragile impedance grid monitoring systems. The result is high reliability and the elimination of unnecessary system failure and production losses due to "cross interference."

Pure Sine Wave Inverter Chargers with Solar Chargers

The Samlex "TN" Series pure sine wave inverter chargers have an in-built solar and AC battery charger and UPS functionality. The TN series inverter chargers are UL458 approved and FCC class A compliant. Preference is given to the solar panels as the energy source thereby reducing utility bills.

Quick Links: TN-1500-112F · TN-1500-124F

TN-1500-112F Pure Sine Wave Inverter with Built-In Solar Charge Controller/AC Charger
This high efficiency UL-approved micro-controller based pure sine wave inverter charger provides an AC output of 100/110/115/120 V at 50/60 Hz at 1500 watts (rated) from the battery input. The TN-1500 series inverter chargers have an in-built solar battery charger and UPS functionality. Preference is given to the solar panels and batteries as sources of power and in the eventuality that these are inadequate; the load is transferred to the utility power supply, resulting in energy-saving. These inverter chargers are UL-458 approved. The units come with an elaborate LED display indicating detailed operating status including battery charge and load power levels. Features include: Battery low alarm, battery low shutdown; over temperature, output short, input polarity reverse and overload protection.
Samlex America Pure Sine Wave Inverter Chargers - c/w Solar Charger

Applications

• Renewable energy solutions – Solar/AC UPS
• Home appliances
• Power tools
• Office and portable equipment
• Vehicle and yacht
• Industrial control equipment

Design Features

• True sine wave output (THD<3%)
• Power ON-OFF switch
• Saving mode set by controller
• LED indicator for operation status
• Thermostatically controlled cooling fan
• Protections:
• Battery low alarm
• Battery low shutdown
• Over temperature
• Output short
• Input polarity reverse
• Overload protection

High tech for solar power stations

SMA has developed the Sunny Centrals specially for use in large PV power stations and open-field plants. Hence they possess completely special properties. String monitoring, capacity for teamwork and the ability to feed into the medium-voltage power grid make them first choice for PV systems with homogenous structure.

The Sunny Centrals are easy to install - indoors as well as outdoors. With peak efficiencies of over 98% they belong to the most efficient central inverters on the market. Maximum reliability and durability furthermore ensures the greatest investment security.