AEG Power Solutions intros thyro-step controller

Intersolar North America 2009, SAN FRANCISCO, USA: AEG Power Solutions, a global leader in end-to-end power supply systems and solutions, announced the arrival of its Thyro-step controller to the glass and fiberglass market at Intersolar North America, taking place now through Thursday.

AEG Power Solutions’ Thyro-step controller, an advanced control device for its power controllers systems, has been a welcome addition to the energy industry and continues to gain popularity within industries such as glass manufacturing that reduce operating costs by increasing energy efficiency.

In its first appearance at Intersolar North America, AEG Power Solutions will be displaying several of its energy-efficient products and providing additional information at Booth No. 9446 at the Moscone Center West.

The Thyro-step controller is a voltage sequence control most effective when used in energy-intensive environments, including the manufacturing of solar panel components like polysilicon and glass. This new accessory device combines the features of a load-sequencing control (10+1 circuits) with the traditional tasks of a monitoring system for mains load peaks and a data logging and control system.

The Thyro-step controller enables the installation of large, digitally controlled heating systems by balancing or reducing the usage of the connected switching and heating elements.

By lowering the installation costs to the user, increasing the life expectancy of the elements and enhancing the energy efficiency of the system as a whole, the Thyro-step controller helps cut operating costs as well. In addition, it serves as an I/O module and offers a wide range of communication capabilities.

“The Thyro-step controller has shown tremendous success through improved energy efficiency when implemented with an existing infrastructure, and we are pleased to expand those cost-saving possibilities into new markets,” said Scott Everett, vice president, North American Sales at AEG Power Solutions.

“When applied to the manufacturing of polysilicon used in creating solar cells, AEG Power Solutions prove to be more than 99 percent energy efficient; our nearest competitor provides about 95 percent efficiency.

"For manufacturers and municipalities with high monthly energy bills, AEG Power Solutions provides customers with the products and services needed to reduce power loss along with the associated energy costs so that you’re operating at or near peak efficiency. With energy conservation and other green practices emerging as a critical part of day-to-day operations, AEG Power Solutions helps lead companies toward a greener tomorrow.”