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Next Generation Energy

Sun Bandit by Next Generation Energy is
Solcan
a revolutionary new way in which solar
The Solcan 2101 Solar Collector is
PV technology is used to heat water.
manufactured using high-quality materi-
Sun Bandit eliminates the need for com-
als to produce reliable and long lasting
plex solar mechanical water heating,
service. The collectors are glazed with
replacing it with a simple solution that
low-iron tempered glass, and fastened
makes installation and operation easier
in place with black silicone sealant.
than ever before. With advanced PV
Eight copper ins, with integral copper
microgrid technology and water heater
tubes, run between internal copper
design, Sun Bandit doesn’t require net
metering or a grid-tie connection, and
manifolds or headers. The copper ins
have a selective black chrome coat-
can deliver hot water even when the
ing. (Dimensions: 2450 mm x 175 mm x
utility power goes out. Sun Bandit can
76mm | Gross area: 2.88 m2
| Absorber
be used as a standalone or as a pre-heat
area: 2.68 m2
| Aperture area: 2.71 m
2)
to existing systems. It’s currently one of
www.solcan.ca
the simplest solar water heating solu-
tions on the market, providing an easy-

CG provides electrical products and solutions for to-use and economical way to go solar.
www.sunbandit.us
grid interconnection of renewable energy projects,
including for solar power. CG’s products and

solutions include: HV, MV, and LV transformers; MV
switchgear; HV substation engineering and turnkey

systems; SCADA and smart grid protection; as well Steca Elektronik GmbH
as control and automation systems interconnecting
renewable energy projects to utility grid systems. CG’s Steca Elektronik is a manufacturer of PV grid and
off-grid solar thermal systems. Their solar ther-
manufacturing, engineering, and systems ofices are mal products ensure the safe, effective operation
located throughout North America, as well as globally.
SEA Groups Ltd.
SEA Groups provides clean solar energy technolo- of solar energy systems for domestic water and
gies and products, with an emphasis in solar backup heating. The Steca TR A503 TTR U is

thermal applications. With SEA solar technolo- their latest solar thermal control system, which
gies, residential and commercial users can meet provides high power, with convenient installation
CG transformers have a proven record of keeping solar facilities connected and operation. The Steca TR A503 TTR U offers
their hot water needs in a cost-effective, energy-
to the Utility Grid under the most severe interconnection requirements. eficient manner, without relying on traditional two triac outputs, one relay output, and numer-
The CG Solar Pad units have been deployed in some of the world’s fuel sources. SEA products include: proprietary ous additional functions, including BTU meter-
ing, system pressure monitoring, datalogging,
largest PV facilities.
heat pipe vacuum tube solar collectors; solar
water heater systems; pressurized solar storage back-up heating, drainback, and more. It comes
CG’s solar projects substation and SCADA tank; solar pool heating system; and solar system in a compact designer casing, making it suitable
for integration into solar stations. It can also be
team has expertise to design/build utility scale controllers. Their SRCC-certiied, maintenance-
solar photovoltaic power generation electrical free collector is effective for four seasons in all universally mounted on a wall or on top-hat rails.
areas, making it ideal for domestic and commer- The new solar thermal controller has ive inputs,
systems.
cial solar heating applications. It also comes with
and two RPM-controllable triac outputs that can
a comprehensive 15-year warranty.
also be used for controlling (0 V to 10 V) high-
www.sea-groups.com
eficiency pumps.
www.steca.com

CG

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