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2018 solar buyers guide
Trojan Battery Company
The Trojan Battery Solar product line features both true deep-cycle AGM and ooded batteries which are speci cally designed for solar and other renewable energy applications. Trojan Solar AGM features a non-spillable, maintenance-free design which enables installers
to customize the use and position of the batteries in various applica- tions. Trojan’s Flooded Solar batteries leverage their 90 years of deep- cycle ooded technology expertise and are engineered to provide high cycling. Trojan’s Solar AGM is certi ed for non-hazardous shipping per U.S. DOT/IATA regulations and tested to an eight-year design
life under the IEC 61427 standard for solar batteries. Both the Solar AGM and Solar Flooded lines are manufactured in the U.S. and are optimized for frequent cycling in harsh environments. www.trojanbattery.com
U.S. Battery Manufacturing
U.S. Battery Manufacturing has been building ooded lead acid batteries since 1926 and manufactures deep cycle batteries speci cally for many industries, worldwide. The company’s RE Series batteries are designed to provide high peak capacity, long cycle life, and reliability for use in industrial or residential renewable energy applications. RE Series batteries utilize the company’s XC2 formulation and Diamond Plate Technology to create an ef cient battery plate, delivering high watt-hours per liter and watt-hours per kilogram. www.usbattery.com
HPS has developed a reputation as one of the most capable manufacturers of standard and custom dry-type magnetics in the world. With multiple manufacturing facilities located throughout North America, Italy and India, HPS offers a broad range of products for many demanding and diverse industries.
Our extensive and durable line of VPI and Cast Resin transformers and reactors provide you with a complete magnetic solution for all your solar energy needs.
Valence Technology
Valence Technology, of Austin, TX, manufactures lithium ion batteries that can be arranged in systems between 12V-1000V, from kWh to MWh. As a result of the stable, high-quality chemistry, Valence's U-Charge family of 12V, 24V, and 36V modules have a cycle
life and oat life which is suited for energy storage markets such as renewables and UPS. Through their design, lithium ion batteries can act as a “drop-in” replacement for lead-acid batteries, or be easily assembled into larger systems of any voltage and capacity. Valence’s lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries are fast-charging and safe. www.valence.com
Components | Electrical Protection
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. works with OEMs and tier suppliers to design and produce sealing, connecting, conducting, and EMI shielding solutions which improve the performance and reliability of equipment used in solar power, wind, and other alternative energy production. Their solutions enable engineers to protect precision components, design more compact, ef cient electrical connectors, and ensure consistent current/signal transmission. www.balseal.com
Clark Rubber & Plastic
Clark Rubber & Plastic is a custom manufacturer of UL extruded and molded rubber and plastic components used in the solar industry. Clark Rubber & Plastic develops and manufactures custom rubber and plastic quality components such as clamp inserts, grommets, rub strips, and fastening applications.
www.clarkrandp.com
EMA Electromechanics, LLC
In Texas, EMA Electromechanics produces the VDH/GSMI, which combines a circuit breaker and a high-speed grounding switch. Concerning PRC-024-1/2, the VDH/GSMI supports differentiation between internal and external faults, signaling the inverter in a fraction of the 150ms required by the standard, and providing valuable informa- tion to take the decision to shut down. www.emaelectromechanics.com
Gigavac
Designed and manufactured in the USA, GIGAVAC offers the smallest UL508 recognized contactors for high current switching at 1000Vdc. The patented series includes HX EPIC contactors rated to 350A+ and the cost effective GIGAVAC MiniTACTOR series rated up to 50A. GIGAVAC’s patented sealing technologies provide complete protec- tion beyond what is offered by traditional hermetic seals. Sealed switching technology means these contactors can safely be used in nearly any harsh environment, and at temperatures up to 85°C. They are not position sensitive and can be mounted in any axis. The HX series includes models with optional auxiliary contacts. www.gigavac.com
Littelfuse
The Littelfuse SPXI 1500 Vdc solar fuse is designed to integrate into an in-line assembly within a wire harness. The fuse provides string protection that meets UL2579 for photovoltaic applications. The SPXI can be electrically insulated by either over-molding or using approved heat-shrink. Also available in 1000Vdc (SPFI), the products protect solar strings from 2 to 30 amps. Littelfuse offers numerous DC circuit- protection products uniquely suited to protect the equipment and systems subject to the harsh environments of PV installations. www.littelfuse.com/solar
Mersen
Mersen’s HP10M, HP15M, and HP15G photovoltaic (PV) fuse series were engineered and designed speci cally for the protection of photovoltaic systems. In addition to the standard ferrule terminal, a unique wire crimp terminal (CC option) permits solderless wire- to-fuse connection for overmold encapsulation of fuse and wiring, speci cally designed for in-line fuse applications. UL Listed. ep.mersen.com
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