Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Azuray, Suntech to develop advanced, 'smart panel' technology

DURHAM, USA: Azuray Technologies, an emerging leader in solar power optimization electronics, announced that it is collaborating with Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd, the world's largest producer of crystalline silicon solar panels, to explore ‘smart panel’ solutions aimed at bringing greater solar energy generation to new solar installations.

The new ‘smart panel’ technology will draw on Azuray’s exceptional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) DC to DC technology, which yields up to 25 percent greater solar energy harvest from panels affected by shading, mismatch or other real world conditions.

“This cooperation with Azuray Technologies bolsters our commitment to innovate solar energy beyond today’s standards of excellence,” said Shijun Cai, senior VP of Suntech. “Through collaboration with Azuray we hope to support solar installers and owners in their quest for greater power generation and faster returns on investment, in any environmental conditions.”

Azuray Technologies’ power optimization solutions increase energy harvest from solar panels and use power-line communications in combination with its communications gateway to track and enhance solar panel performance.

The Azuray communications gateway offers monitoring and safety features for installation and grid power disruption. All Azuray power optimization solutions are designed for high reliability, durability in extreme temperature conditions and a long, 25-year life.

“We are proud to be working with one of the world’s leaders in solar PV modules,” said Les Crudele, CEO of Azuray Technologies. “Suntech shares our drive to develop and innovate smart panel solutions to improve energy harvest and bring greater value to our customers.”

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