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| Magnetek unveils ultra-light Aurora solar inverter Magnetek introduced the first of a new line of Aurora photovoltaic inverters at the SolarPower 2005 conference in Washington, D.C. Suitable for residential as well as commercial applications, the Aurora PVI-3600 indoor inverter redefines weight, size and performance in solar power installations. Designed to meet the latest National Electrical Code and Underwriters Laboratory standards for the U.S. market, the Aurora PVI-3600 inverter features ultra-high power density in terms weight and volume. It also incorporates state-of-the-art silicon power devices such as silicon carbide diodes, CoolMOS and Insulated Gate Bi-polar Transistors that minimize switching losses and total harmonic distortion. Delivering continuous power output of 3, 600 watts at 40°C and peak power conversion efficiency in excess of 96%, the PVI-3600 is expected to achieve a California Energy Commission efficiency rating of at least 94.5%. Magnetek's dual-source circuit inputs, each with its own MPPT afford design flexibility in all installations and deliver unmatched energy-harvesting capability under all ambient light and weather conditions. The company says that the new Aurora product also is expected to deliver exceptional reliability, based on Magnetek's extensive experience in designing and building digital power products for telecommunications and computer applications where reliability is paramount. The Aurora PVI-3600 inverter has been designed with a 25-year MTBF on all critical components, resulting in an extremely robust product built to last while delivering true maximum output power on a continuous basis. Weighing less than 17 lbs, the Aurora PVI-3600 indoor model is uncommonly compact, featuring sleek aesthetics that won an award as one of the year's five best designs at INTEL 2005, the international electronics show, together with technology that earned the 2005 "Solar Power Systems Technology Innovation of the Year" award from Frost & Sullivan. With IP21 enclosure protection and a slim 2.25-inch-deep design, it is particularly well suited for installation in hallways or modern garages of new home developments. The product features a large graphical LCD display on the front panel, allowing end-users to monitor the performance of their solar systems in real time. An onboard data logger comes standard, and additional options for user interface and remote communication are available. Adoption of this cutting-edge inverter requires the use of upgraded PV interconnect cables that are currently being certified. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |