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2014 solar buyers guide

LIGHTING & SURGE PROTECTION

The Switch

The Switch photovoltaic inverters are speciically
GINLONG (NINGBO) TECHNOLOGIES designed for outdoor installation in harsh ambient
conditions. The robust line inverters ensure future-
CO., LTD.
Solectria Renewables
DEHN Inc.
Ginlong GCI-10K is a three-phase, transformerless, proof power quality to meet the ever-stricter network
Solectria Renewables’ PVI 14-28TL transformer- DEHN’s unique SPD is UL 1449 3rd edition is grid-tied string PV inverter. GCI-10K is designed with requirements for harmonics, licker, and fault ride-
through. Each system component is chosen to maxi-
less, three-phase inverters with dual-MPP track- approved for use on DC PV applications for the latest SiC technology, realizing high eficiency
ers come standard with AC and DC disconnects, 600 VDC and 1,000 VDC. It’s also available
(with a peak eficiency of 98%), inherently high reli- mize system performance, eficiency, and uptime for
user-interactive LCD, and an eight-fuse string for 150, 1,200, and 1,500 VDC systems. The ability, and a low cost. Lightweight, with a compact reliable power generation throughout the lifetime of
combiner. Its small, lightweight design makes SPD protects components within PV sys- design (only 88 pounds), Ginlong brings a unique the power plant, resulting in optimized levelized cost
of energy and plant revenue.
for quick and easy installation and maintenance. tems— such as inverters, combiner boxes, and wind inverter feature to this PV inverter, with an www.theswitch.com
These inverters include an enhanced DSP con- panels—from the effects of lightning-related ultra-wide input voltage range (300 V to 800 V). GCI-
trol, comprehensive protection functions, and ad- surges. DEHN has developed and introduced 10K has dual-MPP trackers and a maximum of three
vanced thermal design, enabling high reliability strings per MPPT, as well as Wi-Fi and web-based LEGAL SERVICES
the DEHNguard (Y)PV SCI series for single- and
and uptime. They also come with a standard 10- two-pole applications. Both incorporate a data monitoring.
year warranty, with options for 15 and 20 years. switched, fused circuit in parallel to the MOV www.ginlong.com | www.ginlong-usa.com
www.solectria.com
discharge circuit to permit the internal discon-

nect to operate arc-free. With over 100 years
of experience in this ield, DEHN continues to
serve the electrical industry in the research,
design, and manufacture of surge protection

products, offering technical expertise to mini-
mize the effects of lightning-caused transients. Troutman Sanders LLP
www.dehn-usa.com
SMA America
COTEK North America
Troutman Sanders’ Renewable Energy Practice SMA’s Sunny Tripower TL-US is a three-phase,
attorneys represent lenders, tax equity inves- COTEK offers ive different series of pure, sine-wave
tors, borrowers, and lessees in various solar transformerless inverter for decentralized com- inverters for off-grid and back-up applications.
and other renewable energy project loan and mercial photovoltaic plants. UL listed for up to 1000 Each inverter series delivers features to satisfy the
VDC maximum system voltage, it boasts peak ef-
lease inancings, as well as in the develop- demanding needs of the solar market. Quality and
ment, acquisition, and disposition of renew- iciency of more than 98% and OptiTrac Global Peak reliability are the trademarks of COTEK inverters,
able energy projects in the US and abroad. for shade mitigation. It’s suitable for 600 VDC and with models ranging from 150 W to 3000 W, and
Having served as counsel on over 300 utility- 1,000 VDC applications, and has two independent with a DC input of 12 V, 24 V, or 48 V. New products
MPP trackers, all-pole ground-fault protection and
scale and other projects, Troutman Sanders for 2014 include the SB series Inverter-charger, the
understands the unique issues associated with integrated AFCI, as well as full grid management, SD series with parallel capability, and the full line
renewable energy development and inance. monitoring, and communications features. SP series with DSP technology.
www.troutmansanders.com
www.sma-america.com
www.cotek.ca

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