Grid-tied solar inverter

Eaton’s S-Max series grid-tied solar inverter is designed to maximize customers’ energy harvest, operate reliably in harsh environments, and adhere to high safety standards. The 250-kilowatt (kW) grid-tied solar inverter converts sunlight into clean alternating current (AC), and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1741 listed for 600 volt direct current (DC) and three-phase utility interactive operation. The S-Max Series grid-tied solar inverter is based on Eaton’s PowerChain Management solutions, which incorporate programmable logic controllers (PLCs), advanced variable frequency drives, and protective relays. At the heart of the S-Max 250 kW grid-tied solar inverter is the Eaton active front-end (AFE) technology, which reliably operates in harsh environments with 24/7 operation cycles over decades. Emphasizing maximum energy harvest, Eaton S-Max Series has a 96.5% efficiency rating from the California Energy Commission and a greater than 99% accurate Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) efficiency.

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Volume: July/August 2011