Advanced Energy Industries recently announced details on a new AE 3TL inverter accessory that enables solar installers, site designers and project developers to conserve space and increase project yield using an innovative technique to install Advanced Energy string inverters in a horizontal (0°) orientation.
The low-profile accessory, used to install AE 3TL string inverters at the edge of a rooftop solar array, increases site design flexibility and improves overall system performance — while enabling compliance with new NEC 2014 rapid shutdown requirements. Already field proven at sites across North America, the compact and cost-effective solution is commercially available for AE 3TL 12 kW, 16 kW, 20 kW and 23 kW models.
Engineered specifically for AE 3TL inverters, the tailor-made, industry-first mounting kit accessory allows the string inverters to be quickly and easily installed at a range of angles from 0° up to a 30° tilt — making it the most versatile, low-profile solution available on the market, says the company. The functional design provides balance-of-system cost savings and reduces shading setbacks for additional surface space for up to two additional 300W PV modules per inverter when compared with competing angled mounting systems. The mounting flanges are compatible with DURA-BLOK and UNISTRUT hardware, enabling site-specific, customized mounting. The solution is particularly ideal for projects that require NEC 2014 code compliance, which specifies string inverters in roof-mounted installations must be installed within 10 ft of the array.
“Designers and installers are counting on continuous innovation from manufacturers to help them address complex solar configurations and code requirements as well as budget challenges,” says Yuval Wasserman, president of Advanced Energy. “This new product demonstrates our commitment to delivering the solutions our customers need to secure more solar projects and achieve long-term production goals.”
Advanced Energy will showcase its AE3TL string inverter technology, including the horizontal mount accessory, at the upcoming Solar Power International conference and exhibition, October 21 to 23, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth 551.
Want more? Try these articles:
Advanced Energy Shows Three-Phase String Inverter For Commercial Projects At Intersolar
Ginlong Solis Solar Inverter 2G Gets CEC Approval
KACO new energy Offers Residential Transformerless Solar Inverters