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solar energy
Programmable industrial controller
Opto 22’s new groov EPIC system combines I/O, control, data processing, and visualization into one secure, maintainable, edge-of-network industrial system. groov EPIC lets engineers and developers focus on delivering value,
not on triaging loosely connected components. Combining reimagined intelligent I/O with an embedded Linux real-time controller, gateway functions, and an integrated display, groov EPIC o ers industrial hardware design with a modern software ensemble, to produce the results engineers want. Connecting legacy systems, controlling processes and automating machines, subscribing to web services and creating mashups, acquiring and publishing data, visualizing that data wherever it is needed, and mobilizing operators are available. In addition,
groov EPIC simpli es commissioning and wiring and helps engineers develop rapidly and deploy quickly.
Opto 22 /// www.opto22.com
Options for commercial installations
SolarEdge is introducing the new, more cost-e ective P850 2:1 commercial power optimizer for higher power modules. e P850 replaces the P800s power optimizer and can be used interchangeable with the P800s. P850 supports up to 850W
and has a new bracket to simplify clearance requirements. It is backwards compatible with the P800s and can be used as a replacement for the P800s in all projects. e P850 connects 2 modules
in series and is designed to support 2x 60-cell, 72-cell, bi-facial, or high current modules. e P850 power optimizer joins the P800p power optimizer enabling installers to connect two high power modules to a single power optimizer.
e existing P800p power optimizer,
is mainly for connection of 2 x 96-cell
5” high current modules in parallel. Together they address the growing use
of higher power and higher current modules for PV installations.
SolarEdge
/// www.solaredge.com
Cyber risk cover for renewables
GCube has launched a new Cyber Risk policy, uniquely designed to tackle
the speci c threats posed to clean
energy asset owners by a recent rise in cyberattacks on global power generation and transmission infrastructure. is new o ering is designed to cover the speci c cyber exposures of renewable energy asset owners, faced with this growing threat. is new product covers owners and operators in any circumstance
where the ability to generate power, and the associated revenue, is impacted by
a cyberattack on proprietary or third- party IT or OT (Operational Technology) systems. In practice, this means it provides cover for loss of revenue,
and incidental expenses, incurred in a range of circumstances, including non- damage events, digital asset destruction, including loss of use or theft of import SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) data, reputational harm, and cyber extortion. Cover can also
be extended to include a cyberattack
on assets not actually owned by the insured, such as damage to a third-party substation or transmission infrastructure that prevents the export of power.
GCube
/// www.gcube-insurance.com
Molded case circuit breakers for higher-voltage solar power plants
ABB is adding an advanced, new molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) for higher- voltage solar power plants to its Tmax PV range. e breaker, designed to protect combiners, switchgear and inverters up to 1500VDC, is the latest addition to ABB’s complete range of protection solutions
for utility-scale solar plants. For 1500VDC installations with rated current up to 1200A UL and 1600A IEC, ABB’s product range now includes MCCBs and switch- disconnectors. e SACE Tmax PV range makes installation faster and reduces wiring costs for more advanced solar plants, helping utilities and engineers save time. e SACE Tmax PV o ers design engineers, panel builders, and inverter manufacturers a single–brand solution for photovoltaic systems installed anywhere in the world. All integrate readily with the electrical and mechanical accessories developed for the SACE Tmax T MCCB range. For systems using string inverters, the SACE Tmax PV range now o ers circuit breakers for up to 800VAC, which
is type approved to UL 489 speci cations and compliant with IEC 60947-2 Standard. ABB’s compact circuit breakers can break short circuit currents up to 32kA.
ABB /// www.abb.com
Testing PV module health
RenewSys launches a PV Module Wellness program allows customers to test their
PV modules at the RenewSys’ Reliability Lab at no cost. e ‘PV Module Wellness’ team will test and share a report with vital information. is report will prove crucial for module manufacturers to evaluate their manufacturing technical parameters, revisit raw material selection, and correct any process recipes, if required. is report is especially important in building trust in the module output and life for solar power project developers, EPC players, etc. us it will help module manufacturers build con dence in their modules, among all stakeholders. ese tests are in accordance with IEC, ISO, BIS, or other relevant international standards.
RenewSys
/// www.renewsysindia.com
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