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Fronius increases inverter efficiencies
(09.19.2005)
Santa Barbara, CA.
Fronius USA Solar Electronics Division, a world leader in power
electronics, announced that it has increased the efficiency of its
inverters. Fronius has incorporated recent advancements in power
electronics that limit internal losses, thereby yielding a higher
conversion efficiency and improved system performance.
Additionally, Fronius has completed testing
of the FRONIUS IG inverters with these enhancements resulting in new
California Energy Commission (CEC) efficiency and power ratings for the
FRONIUS IG series:
| Inverter
Model Number |
Power
Rating
(Watts) |
CEC
Weighted Efficiency (%) |
| FRONIUS
IG 2000 |
2000 |
93.5 |
| FRONIUS
IG 2500-LV (208V) |
2350 |
93.0 |
| FRONIUS
IG 3000 |
2700 |
94.0 |
| FRONIUS
IG 4000 |
4000 |
94.0 |
| FRONIUS
IG 4500-LV (208V) |
4500 |
93.5 |
| FRONIUS
IG 5100 |
5100 |
94.5 |
“Fronius is constantly
looking to the latest innovations in the field of power electronics to
apply to our solar inverters, ” says Christoph Panhuber, Director of
the Solar Electronics Division at Fronius.
The new components that Fronius is using improve reliability and
decrease heat generated due to internal loses, thereby increasing the
amount of electricity harvested from the solar array. The
principal design concept for the FRONIUS IG inverters has always been
focused on optimizing the total system’s energy output.
“Increased efficiency, accurate maximum power point tracking, reduced
thermal fold back by using active cooling, increased reliability and
extended system operation time – these are all part of what the
FRONIUS IG inverters do to increase solar energy harvest.”
These changes benefit those using the whole FRONIUS IG Series, but
particularly those using the 5000 Class units. As the only
inverters in their size range with an extensive track record in the
field, their increased efficiency reinforces their value to installers
and end-users alike. The FRONIUS IG Series includes units ranging
between 2.0 and 5.1 kW. At 26 and 42 lbs., the FRONIUS IG inverters are
between one-third and half the weight of competing inverters.
Built-in DC and AC disconnects eliminate the need for external breakers
in many cases, reducing total system costs. FRONIUS IG inverters come
standard with an integrated LCD where the installer can view and record
over 20 parameters pertaining to inverter and system operation. Optional
remote data communications and data logging features can easily be added
via Plug-n-Play cards to transform FRONIUS IG inverters into a
sophisticated data acquisition system and weather station.
About Fronius
Fronius International GmbH is a world market leader in high frequency
welding technology and one of the leading photovoltaic inverter
manufacturers. Headquarters in Wels, Austria, the US subsidiary, Fronius
USA LLC, with offices located in Brighton, Michigan and Santa Barbara,
California. Fronius has 60 years of experience in developing innovative
power conversion technologies and employees over 1500 globally. Fronius
was founded in 1945 and has developed a revolutionary inverter concept
that is used for both grid-tied as well as European stand-alone solar
systems. Over 150,000 Fronius solar inverters have been installed
worldwide. Fronius Solar Electronics Division is supported through an
international network of sales partners.
For more information,
please visit http://www.fronius-usa.com/
or contact us via email at pv-us@fronius.com.
Contact:
Fronius USA LLC
Solar Electronics Division
10421 Citation Drive
Suite 1100
Brighton, MI 48116
E-mail: pv-us@fronius.com
Tel: 810-220-4414
Fax:810-220-4424 |
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