SolarEdge’s new high-power 330kW DC-optimized inverter system has received UL 1741-SB certification and has been installed in its first US project.
The first DC-optimized 330 kW SolarEdge inverter system to be deployed in the United States was used for a 1 MW ground-mounted solar system recently installed on property owned by the Karuk Tribe in Northern California. The system, installed by Arizona-based EPC company SunRenu, is designed to efficiently manage and distribute power over long distances while reducing system cost balances. According to SunRenu, the project is expected to generate approximately 1,575,000 kilowatt-hours of solar energy per year, which is expected to offset approximately 96% of the site’s annual electricity consumption.
Released in the US in Q3 2023 and now commercially available, this DC-optimized three-phase DC inverter and its accompanying H1300 power optimizer enable solar projects to overcome the challenges that are often encountered in non-residential projects due to shadows and uneven terrain. SolarEdge solutions feature 99% inverter efficiency, 2:1 power optimizer, 200% DC ultra-high power, integrated PID rectifier, and reduced BOS with fewer and longer strings.
“We selected the 330kW SolarEdge inverter for the Karuk Tribe site because it reduces voltage drop, thereby minimizing power loss and simplifying installation. Additionally, its higher power output significantly reduces the number of inverters required, thereby reducing installation costs and balancing system costs,” said John McDonnell, director of SunRenu. “This cutting-edge solution not only addresses project-specific challenges, but also provides the benefits of module-level power electronics that provide increased power production, advanced safety features and effective monitoring. With safe DC power and voltage regulation capabilities, SolarEdge technology not only meets stringent safety standards. and have earned the trust of local utilities, consistent with customers’ commitment to innovation, safety and operational efficiency.”
Peter Matthews, general manager of SolarEdge North America, commented: “As the industry seeks solutions to improve the scalability and cost-effectiveness of community solar, we expect DC optimization will be critical to maximizing return on investment and creating value for investors and local solar customers. energy. . It is important.”
Kelly Pickerel has more than a decade of experience covering the U.S. solar industry and is currently the editor-in-chief of Solar Power World magazine.
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Post time: Feb-22-2024