Solar Bridge Technologies Roadshow pulled into the Triangle last Tuesday to tout their latest ACPV modules and provide a product presentation, installation training, catered reception, and NABCEP credits. The event took place at the RTP Marriott in Durham and was sponsored by Ontility Training, Solar Bridge Technologies, and BenQ Solar. There were approximately 12 people in attendance ranging from solar installers, distributors, and those looking to expand their knowledge in the field.
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| SolarBridge Roadshow Hit The Triangle Last Week at Marriott RTP |
The goal of the presentation was to provide an overview of the solar market and present their Alternating Current Photovoltaic (ACPV) modules that help reduce solar installation times. You can check out their website through the following link, http://solarbridgetech.com/ . The beauty of the ACPV module is that the microinverter comes pre-installed on every solar panel out of the box, so installation is simple and easy. Easy quick-connects allow for fast connection of panels in parallel rather than series, keeping total voltages lower and safer to use.
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| The pre-installed SolarBridge microinverter on the underside of a solar module. |
The presentation emphasized four key points to their advantage of using SolarBridge ACPV modules:
- Simple Design, pre-installed microinverter technology that reduce installation times by 50%. See for yourself in the SolarBridge video presentation below.
- Reduced Costs of installation crew time, cables, and materials required.
- 25-year warranty for every microinverter. This warranty matches most panel manufacturer warranties, which is very important in reducing O&M costs after installations.
- 25% higher production output compared to traditional DC systems.
Solar Bridge Installation Comparison
Another key advantage to the SolarBridge ACPV technology is its scalability. Because each module is pre-equipped with its own microinveter that will control and optimize AC output, more panels can be added to an array over time as needed without going through a complete system rewiring. This is not the case with traditional DC systems that utilize a single inverter and are limited by string sizing requirements. You are also not hindered by shading faults that in traditional DC systems can reduce output by over 50% even if a single panel is partially shaded. So common soiling issues do not become a major burden on your system.
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| SolarBridge ACPV Solutions Presentation |
With all the advantages that I believe give SolarBridge technologies a distinct edge in the microinverter market, I believe their most valuable asset is the 25 year warranty that comes with each microinverter. To provide customers with this long term warranty that pairs quite well with solar module manufacturer warranties is an assurance that the company truly believes in their product. Additionally, this provides reduced O&M costs to the buyer compared to traditional DC systems in which most string inverters need to be replaced once or twice during the lifetime of the system. This will reflect well with installers and distributors as Solar Bridge continues to partner with more panel manufacturers to provide tandem product lines down the road (Currently they are partnered with BenQ Solar, SunPower Solar, Nexus Energy Solutions, ET Solar, Talesun, Mage, and EOPLLY). Continued partnerships with more solar manufacturers will increase availability and should lower overall costs to make them more price competitive with traditional DC systems.
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| Installation Training of ACPV Modules post-presentation |
After the presentation, attendees participated in an on-site panel installation training to show the ease of setting down ACPV modules. A catered reception was held with refreshments and snacks provided by BenQ Solar. The sponsors also held a raffle to give away free prizes and gift certificates. Thanks again to Greg and the Solar Bridge Crew, the Ontility Training partners, and the BenQ Solar sponsors. Good Luck with the rest of your tour!
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| Sponsor BenQ Solar Provided Refreshments after the Presentation |
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