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Fronius introduces new line of high power grid-tied inverters
(10.18.2004)
Solar Power 2004, San Francisco, CA. Fronius USA Solar Electronics
Division, a world leader in power electronics, announced today that it
would be expanding its product line of solar power inverters to include
three higher power units for the US market, the FRONIUS IG 4000, IG 5100
and the FRONIUS IG 4500-LV (208V). These inverters have a power output
of 4000 W, 5100 W and 4500 W respectively and offer solar contractors
additional choices for residential and commercial grid-tied solar
systems. These higher output inverters meet the growing demand for
inverters that better match the new, higher efficiency solar modules
that are becoming available as well as the growing trend of larger 5-10
KW residential systems.
"We are very excited about adding these three new inverters to our
product line. These inverters use the same proven technology as the
existing FRONIUS IG inverters that have proven to be highly reliable and
efficient at over 50,000 installations worldwide. Not only have we
increased the power output but also we have kept the weight down to
under 45 lbs for a 5100-Watt inverter. That's less than half the weight
of any other inverters in the similar power class and makes Fronius some
of the easiest inverters to ship and install", says Mark Stimson,
Director of Sales and Marketing for Fronius USA - Solar Electronics
Division. "We expect to deliver the first units beginning in 2005."
The Fronius high power inverters utilize a new technology to increase
overall system efficiency. The FRONIUS IG MIX©- Concept optimally loads
individual power stages of the inverter under varying sunlight levels
and temperatures maintaining high efficiency over a wide range of power
levels resulting in increased energy output from the system. By cycling
operating hours between power stages, Fronius is able to extend the
lifetime, reliability and performance of the inverters power electronic
components.
"Our continued investment in research and development has paid off,"
says Christoph Panhuber, head of the Solar Electronics Division at
Fronius. "The introduction of these new inverters into the US market as
well as some of the recent Fronius developments in the field of power
electronics such as our MIX©-Concept and High Frequency (HF)
transformers is a testament to Fronius' technological leadership in
continuing to bring innovative products to market."
The new FRONIUS IG inverters offer same high efficiency, precision MPP-tracking,
and intelligent thermal
management that has made Fronius a leading choice for high reliability
inverters used in grid-tied photovoltaic systems. At 26 and 42 lbs., the
FRONIUS IG inverters are less than 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 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, is located in Brighton, Michigan. Fronius has over 50 years of
experience in developing innovative power conversion technologies and
employees over 1300 globally. Fronius was founded in 1945 and has
developed a revolutionary inverter concept that is used for both
grid-tied as well as stand-alone solar systems. Over 60,000 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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