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2015 solar buyers guide

Wanxiang New Energy LLC
Solmetric
Wanxiang New Energy is an American manufac-
The patented SunEye-210 from Solmetric is a shade
Morningstar Corporation
turer of high-quality PV modules. They provide
measurement tool for solar site assessment. This high-grade, universal brands of multi- and
Morningstar Corporation is a supplier of solar hand-held electronic tool assesses the available monocrystalline PV panels in a wide range of
charge controllers and inverters. Their products solar energy by day, month, and year by measuring
sizes—including up to 300 Watts for 72-cell
provide the tough protection required in extreme the shading patterns of a particular site with the panels. Made in the USA, Wanxiang solar panels
environments, including against corrosion, lightning simple press of a button. Solmetric’s PV Analyzer
surges, and the harsh ambient operating tempera- I-V curve tracers are also widely used in the com- are ARRA Compliant and UL Approved. They
come with an industry standard warranty and full
Ingeteam
tures common to the areas where remote PV project missioning, auditing, operations and maintenance customer support.
The INGECON SUN PowerMax B Series
are located. In fact, Morningstar’s solar controllers (O&M), and troubleshooting of PV systems. Fea- http://wanxiang-energy.com/solar_products.
and inverters deliver more than twice the industry’s
is a 1 MW PV inverter that achieves up
tures include one of the highest measurement html
to 98.9% maximum eficiency levels.
average operating life. Their advanced PWM and throughputs (measurements per hour), reliable Go/
MPPT solar charge controllers also deliver extended No Go testing, as well as a large user-interface, RACKING & MOUNTING SYSTEMS
This three-phase outdoor inverter is
battery capacity and life, lower overall system
equipped with a motorized DC switch to
which allows for clear visualization of performance
costs, as well as the maximum energy harvest. issues. Available in 1000 V, 20 A, or 30 A, the PV
decouple the PV array from the inverter. It
www.morningstarcorp.com
Analyzers offer SolSensor 300-foot wireless range.
contributes to the quality and stability of
www.solmetric.com
the electric system, complying with the
American grid connection requirements

(UL1741). It features a standard 10 year-
warranty, extendable for up to 20 years.

This central inverter series is very easy
to operate. Moreover, all the elements
SoloPower Systems
SoloPower Systems is a manufacturer of ultra-thin,
can be removed or replaced directly from
Silfab Solar Inc.
the inverter's front side, thanks to its in-
Silfab provides high-performance poly and mono- lightweight cells and PV panels. These panels are
novative design. It has been conceived to
ideally suited for solar applications that cannot be Advanced Racking Solutions, Inc.
crystalline PV modules, globally. Currently, Silfab addressed by conventional glass PV panels, including:
facilitate maintenance tasks.
offers 60-cell modules up to 285 Wp and 72-cell Advanced Racking Solutions offers
www.ingeteam.com
modules up to 340 Wp. Beyond the high wattage low, load-bearing structures; buildings located in high low-weight, solar mounting solutions
wind or seismic areas; landills or brownields; ground-
capacity, Silfab also offers smart modules, which mount systems; off-grid, military structures; and for all metal roof proiles. The weight
increase system performance by up to 20%, and of a VICERACK/VICERAIL tilted system
provide module-level monitoring, while incorporat- transportation applications. SoloPower Systems’ large
format module, the SP3L, weighs only 13.2 lbs/6.1
(including solar modules) is less than
ing additional safety features. Silfab serves de- kg (0.5 lbs/sqft or 2.42 kg/m2), and is available with
2 PSF, and is designed for inclinations
velopers and EPCs in the residential, commercial,
power ratings raging from 220 Wp to 300 Wp.
of up to 30°. The engineered design
and industrial solar rooftop markets, as well as for www.solopower.com
allows for a PV array to be installed
large, ground-mount, utility-scale PV power plants.
www.silfab.ca
either square or skewed to the roof,
and on both the north and south facing JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc.
JinkoSolar provides a selection of high-quality
slopes. Aisles and walkways allow for
easy access to all modules. Analyzed by monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar mod-
several pre-engineered building supply ules. JinkoSolar’s UL-certiied JKM315P-72
(290-315 Watt) and JKM260P-60 (240-260 Watt)
companies, these racking systems are
conigured to avoid additional snow polycrystalline modules have a conversion ef-
Singulus Technologies AG
iciency of up to 16%, along with a comprehen-
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is a supplier of new accumulation and won’t increase wind
PV machine concepts and production processes loading on a building. SKYRACK lush sive 25-year linear warranty. Jinko modules are
designed for excellent performance in real-world
for crystalline and thin-ilm solar cells, increasing mount is available for pitched metal and settings, maintaining strong performance in ex-
Tokmak Solar Energy
the eficiency of solar cells and reducing produc- shingled roofs. The engineered racking
The conversion of solar energy into electrical
treme weather, harsh environments, and low light
tion costs. With complete production lines for system design results in lower operating conditions.
energy is the core of Tokmak Solar Energy’s
crystalline solar, SINGULUS provides evolution- temperatures and improved yield. www.jinkosolar.com
business, which includes the construction
ary improvements in cell concepts, such as PERC
www.advancedracking.com
and commissioning of solar power plants. (PERL/PERT), n-type material, IBC – back contacted
Production is based on advanced technolo-
cell, and heterojunction cells, which will drive
the future of crystalline solar cells. SINGULUS
gies that aren’t only highly eficient, but also
eco- friendly. In-house development of the
also offers modern production systems for CIS/
company’s tracker, TSE Tracker System, has
CIGS & CdTe thin-ilm solar panels made of glass
and lexible substrates, including: sputtering and
been patented in 47 countries worldwide,
maximizing solar power more eficiently.
evaporation machines; selenization furnace for an
optimized CIGS absorber formation; wet-chemical
Large utility companies use solar tracking to
increase their return on investment.
systems; cleaning and etching machines; R&D
tools for CIGS development; and more.
www.tokmaksolar.com.ua
www.singulus.de

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