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Eaton Corporation
Eaton Corporation
06/14/2012 | Press release
Eaton PV Inverters Make the Grid Connection
distributed by noodls on 06/14/2012 18:23
Developed specifically for use in photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy systems, inverters in the new ISG range from Eaton's Electrical Sector are now tested and certified as fully compliant with ENA Engineering Recommendation G83/1, and therefore suitable for connection to the UK national grid. The new inverters combine high reliability and maintenance-free operation with compact construction and sleek modern appearance, making them an ideal choice for use in domestic and small commercial applications.
ISG single-phase inverters are suitable for use with monocrystalline and polycrystalline PV arrays up to 40 m2. Versions for indoor use, which offer IP43 ingress protection, are available with ratings from 1.5 kW to 4.0 kW, and the range also includes a 4.0 kW model with IP65 ingress protection for outdoor use. All models feature a no-fan design that ensures quiet operation, increases reliability and helps to guard against the build up of dirt that inevitably occurs when cooling fans are used.
To ensure best use is made of the energy supplied by the PV
panels under all conditions, ISG inverters incorporate
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology, which
allows all models to maximise the energy yield from the
array. Operation of the units is easy to monitor, thanks to
a built-in liquid crystal display that provides detailed
real-time status information, and an RS-232 serial data
port that facilitates communication with external
devices.
Eaton's new PV inverters have been designed from the outset
to deliver long reliable service lives without the need for
maintenance and are supplied, as standard, with a five-year
warranty.
To complement its new inverters, Eaton's Electrical Sector offers a comprehensive family of PV balance-of-system products. These include compact dc switch disconnectors for isolating PV panels during maintenance, dc fireman's switches for emergency isolation of the panels, dc string fuses and circuit breakers to provide dependable protection for the PV installation, and both dc and ac overvoltage protection devices to safeguard the installation against the effects of voltage transients.
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Editor's Notes
Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in power
distribution, power quality, control and automation, power
monitoring, and energy management products and services.
Eaton is positioned, through its Cutler-Hammer®, Moeller®,
Powerware®, Holec®, MEM®, and Santak® global electrical
product series, to answer today's most critical electrical
power management challenges.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 72,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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