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PV
Powered
Inverters!
"At
SolarTaos.com we have
been living and running our woodshop with clean,
reliable electric made by the
sun
and
Wind
for over Two decades and we love it and we know you will too!"
Every
day the
sun
delivers
thousands
of times
more
energy
to Earth
than we
can
possibly
consume.
PV
Powered
is
committed
to
harnessing
that
energy
and
delivering
it to
you in
the form
of
clean,
renewable
power.
At PV Powered, we are focused on driving solar technology to its limit. Our vision is to make PV commonplace throughout the world. We owe it to current and future generations to preserve our planet's natural resources and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
PV Powered's StarInverter family can assist in reaching those goals with its state-of-the-art inverters, all made in the USA. No inverter is more efficient, more reliable or easier to use.
What Does an Inverter Do?
The
simple
answer
is, an
inverter
is a
device
that
changes
direct
current
(DC)
into
alternating
current
(AC). Of
course,
the
story
behind a
PV array
and its
inverter
is a
little
more
complicated.
DC power, like that produced from a set of solar panels or modules (PV array), is not easily distributed or usable with standard, energy consuming devices found in residences and businesses today. This is where the inverter simplifies the process and makes itself indispensable to a PV system.
An inverter is connected to a PV array as well as an electrical source provided by the local utility company (i.e. on-grid or grid-connected). The solar panels or modules generate clean DC power from the sun's energy and transmit it along high voltage wiring until it arrives at the inverter. Then the inverter goes to work by converting the DC energy into utility-grade AC power, like that found in an electrical socket. In addition to making the DC-to-AC conversion, very strict safety and performance standards are required to deliver this high quality power to your home or building. PV Powered inverters exceed those requirements and are certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1741 Standard.
If your home's electrical needs exceed the power generated by the solar arrays, the house automatically taps into its local utility for that additional electricity. Likewise, if a house does not utilize all the power generated by the PV system, the grid is then supplied with the surplus power (i.e. electricity is fed back into the grid), spinning your electrical meter backwards. Most utilities must purchase any excess electricity that the PV system generates at the same price it's delivered.
The Benefits of PV Powered Inverters
The
most
important
function
of a PV
inverter
is to
capture
and
convert
as much
of the
PV
array's
power
output
as
possible
and
transform
it into
usable
AC
energy.
This
will
result
in the
highest
energy
yield on
any
given
day
(cloudy,
sunny,
foggy,
etc.).
This
yield is
dependent
on a
variety
of
dynamic
conditions.
A PV array normally wakes up (produces energy) before an inverter can. In fact, a PV array can actually produce limited DC energy under moonlight conditions. Unfortunately, it's usually not enough to convert to usable AC power. But, what if your inverter did turn on earlier in the morning and shut off later in the afternoon (under lower irradiance conditions) compared to another inverter? Over the course of an inverter's lifespan, an extra 30 minutes of operation every day would add up to thousands of extra kilowatt-hours produced. What if your inverter used fewer parts and operated at cooler relative temperatures where power electronics perform better? What if your inverter used the latest microprocessor technology to convert the dynamic DC power produced by your array into more AC power? All of these variables contribute to an inverter's ability to "maximize energy capture" from a PV array and PV Powered's StarInverters are masterfully designed to maximize these variables.
PV Powered's inverters make the process simple, efficient and reliable so maintenance is not required. They are backed by an unprecedented 10-YEAR WARRANTY. This is five years longer than the nearest competitor.
PV Powered's inverters are considered revolutionary in the renewable energy marketplace. The StarInverter utility-interactive inverters differ from other inverters in the following ways:
Lowest
parts
count of
any UL
listed
inverter
on the
market.
No
thermal
fold
back and
therefore
requires
no fan.
Longest
projected
user
life
among
inverters
(MIL 217
Standard).
Utilizes
aggressive
MPPT
algorithms
that
maximize
energy
capture.
Manufactured
in the
United
States.
Unprecedented
efficiency
ratings.
and a CEC weighted efficiency of 94.5%.
Introducing
the
PVP2500,
an
exciting
new
addition
to the
family
of PVP
inverters.
Based on
PV
Powered’s
second
generation
inverter
technology
demonstrated
in the
PVP5200,
these
inverters
offer
field-proven
reliability
and are
now
compatible
with
lower
voltage
modules.
Among the many exciting innovations in this new series, the availability of the PVM1010 web-based performance monitoring system will allow the installer and the homeowner to remotely track the output of their inverter to ensure maximum performance. Coupled with PV Powered’s comprehensive 10-year warranty, these advancements allow the Starinverter series to deliver on reliability, efficiency, and lowest cost of ownership.
PURCHASE
| Features • Expanded DC voltage operating range • Now compatible with lower voltage modules • Proprietary magnetics for increased efficiency • No power de-rating – requires no fan • Highest CEC weighted efficiency in power class • Field-proven reliability – 10-year warranty • Easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display • UL 50, aluminum enclosure (NEMA 3R) • Aesthetically pleasing design blends well with any exterior |
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and a CEC weighted efficiency of 95.5%.
Introducing
the
PVP3500,
an
exciting
new
addition
to the
family
of PVP
inverters.
Based on
PV
Powered’s
second
generation
inverter
technology
demonstrated
in the
PVP5200,
these
inverters
offer
field-proven
reliability
and are
now
compatible
with
lower
voltage
modules.
Among the many exciting innovations in this new series, the availability of the PVM1010 web-based performance monitoring system will allow the installer and the homeowner to remotely track the output of their inverter to ensure maximum performance. Coupled with PV Powered’s comprehensive 10-year warranty, these advancements allow the Starinverter series to deliver on reliability, efficiency, and lowest cost of ownership.
PURCHASE
| Features • Expanded DC voltage operating range • Now compatible with lower voltage modules • Proprietary magnetics for increased efficiency • No power de-rating – requires no fan • Highest CEC weighted efficiency in power class • Field-proven reliability – 10-year warranty • Easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display • UL 50, aluminum enclosure (NEMA 3R) • Aesthetically pleasing design blends well with any exterior |
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offering an operating range of 205V to 450V and a weighted
CEC efficiency rating of 95.5%.
The
PVP4600,
which is
based on
PV
Powered’s
second
generation
inverter
technology
demonstrated
in the
PVP5200
and
PVP4800,
offers
field-proven
reliability.
Among the many exciting innovations in this new series, the availability of the PVM1010 web-based performance monitoring system will allow the installer and the homeowner to remotely track the output of their inverter to ensure maximum performance. Coupled with PV Powered’s comprehensive 10-year warranty, these advancements allow the Starinverter series to deliver on reliability, efficiency, and lowest cost of ownership.
PURCHASE
 Features• Proprietary magnetics for increased efficiency • No power de-rating – requires no fan • Highest CEC weighted efficiency in power class • Field-proven reliability – 10-year warranty • Easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display • UL 50, aluminum enclosure (NEMA 3R) • Aesthetically pleasing design blends well with any exterior |
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PVP5200
offering an operating range of 240V to 450V and a weighted
CEC efficiency rating of 96%.
Introducing
the
PVP5200,
an
exciting
addition
to the
family
of PVP
inverters.
Based on
PV
Powered’s
second
generation
inverter
technology
demonstrated
in the
PVP5200
and
PVP4600,
this
inverter
offers
field-proven
reliability
and is
now
compatible
with
lower
voltage
modules.
Among the many exciting innovations in this new series, the availability of the PVM1010 web-based performance monitoring system will allow the installer and the homeowner to remotely track the output of their inverter to ensure maximum performance. Coupled with PV Powered’s comprehensive 10-year warranty, these advancements allow the Starinverter series to deliver on reliability, efficiency, and lowest cost of ownership.
PURCHASE
| Features • Expanded DC voltage operating range • Now compatible with lower voltage modules • Proprietary magnetics for increased efficiency • No power de-rating – requires no fan • Highest CEC weighted efficiency in power class • Field-proven reliability – 10-year warranty • Easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display • UL 50, aluminum enclosure (NEMA 3R) • Aesthetically pleasing design blends well with any exterior |
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PVP30kW Commercial Inverter
PV
Powered
commercial
inverters
combine
the
benefits
of high
reliability,
low
lifetime
cost and
leading
efficiency
into one
easy to
install
system.
Their
cutting
edge
design
features
the
latest
advances
in power
technology
including
an
intelligent
power
module
that
uses
fifth
generation,
self-protecting
IGBT
silicon,
the most
efficient
and
reliable
silicon
technology
available.
System
reliability
is
ensured
by
superior
quality
components
including
integrated
98%-efficient
Energy
Star-rated
transformer
with
field-configurable
AC
voltage
output;
acid-free,
longlife,
film-type
capacitors;
and a
medical-grade
DC power
supply
that
provides
clean,
reliable
power to
system
control
components.
The PVP30kW and PVP75kW are designed for trouble-free installation with UL approved, load break rated AC and DC disconnects. The modular design enables rapid field service and field upgrades. With corrosion-resistant, aluminum construction and at half the size and weight of comparable products, they can quickly and easily be installed in your preferred location, indoors or out.
PURCHASE
| Features • 94% CEC efficiency • Field proven design with an exceptionally low part count • High-efficiency, reliability-focused architecture with best-in-class components • 10-year warranty standard. Optional extended 15- and 20- year warranty. • Automatic night disconnect minimizes tare losses • Soft start circuit eliminates a leading source of nuisance faults • Innovative active cooling with sealed electronics keeps critical components cool and clean, maximizing life • Field-configurable 208V or 480V AC output • UL certified 3-wire installation does not require a separate neutral from service to inverter, saving time and money • Web-based monitoring of critical system parameters • Four-line LCD status/performance display |
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