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Outback Power GTFX2524 Sealed Solar Inverters from Global NES

Global NES provides various models of solar inverters including the grid-interactive models manufactured by Outback Power Systems. The GTFX2524 solar inverter is a sealed model that features nominal DC input voltage of 24 volts. The PV inverter provides backup AC power, whenever there is a utility outage. This solar inverter features an automatic power save mode that avoids unnecessary charging of batteries during night. The typical conversion efficiency of the PV inverter is 92 percent.

24 Dec 2009

Fronius IG Plus Grid-Connected Solar PV Inverters from Fronius International

The grid-connected inverters are utilized to convert solar energy into electricity and then transfer the energy to the utility grid. The Fronius IG Plus grid-connected PV inverter designed by the company is a next generation inverter enhanced with a six circuit string combiner, DC disconnect that can be locked and maximum power harvest.

24 Dec 2009

Air Liquide Sign More Supply Contracts with Chinese Solar Cell Producers

Air Liquide confirms its leading position in the PV market with the recent signature of thirteen new contracts with crystalline-Silicon (c-Si) solar cell manufacturers in China. The Group expands its supply to Chinese market leaders JA Solar and Yingli Green energy. Air Liquide will invest over €10 million to meet the needs of these customers.

23 Dec 2009

MEMC Acquires Ownership Interest in Solar Wafer Manufacturer in Taiwan

MEMC Electronic Materials has acquired an ownership interest in Eversol Corporation, a solar wafer manufacturing firm in Taiwan. MEMC Electronic Materials is the largest provider of solar energy services in North America and a leading provider of silicon wafers.

23 Dec 2009

Explosive Solar Industry Growth in Michigan for 2010: Michigan Solar Solutions

Michigan Solar Solutions is anticipating a big surge in the solar industry in Michigan for the year 2010. Michigan Solar Solutions is a leading alternative energy company in Michigan.

23 Dec 2009

First Solar and EDF Energies Nouvelles in Final Stages of Negotiations with Blanquefort for New Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant

First Solar and EDF Energies Nouvelles are in the concluding stages of exclusive negotiations with Blanquefort, a town that is near the city of Bordeaux, for the construction of a new solar panel manufacturing facility.

23 Dec 2009

Energy 5.0’s Solar Power Supply Contract with Tampa Electric Company Approved by Florida Public Service Commission

Florida Public Service Commission has approved Energy 5.0’s solar power supply contract with Tampa Electric Company on December 15, 2009. A 25-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, Florida Solar I Project, is to be constructed by Energy 5.0. The entire power produced in this project will be purchased by Tampa Electric from the beginning of 2011 for a period of 25 years.

23 Dec 2009

Global NES Offers Fronius IG 2500-LV Solar Inverters

The Fronius IG 2500-LV photovoltaic inverter is cooled by controlled forced ventilation. The recommended photovoltaic power for the solar inverter ranges from 1,800 up to 3,000Wp. The PV inverter allows maximum usable DC input current of 13.6 amperes.

23 Dec 2009

Fronius Personal Photovoltaic Monitoring Display Systems from Fronius International

The Fronius personal display device can be placed anywhere at home. Users can read the current data of up to 15 inverters with this personal display system. The data is transmitted from the inverter to the personal display device through radio transmission. For monitoring each inverter, a personal display card is required.

23 Dec 2009

Microphotovoltaic Cells Could be More Efficient than Current Larger Versions

Sandia National Laboratories scientists have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected and used.

22 Dec 2009