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Cracked and defective solar panel detection
BrightSpot Automation has added an EL Video Camera to its line of electroluminescence systems for detecting cracked cells and other defects in solar panels. The video imaging enables fast testing of panels in the field or factory with the ability to move in real time to areas of interest. Still images can also be acquired. When combined with their LoadSpot mechanical load tester, videos show crack formation as a function of applied load.
BrightSpot Automation
Solar equipment and systems protection
Littelfuse solar-rated fuses, relays, TVS diodes, varistors, power distribution blocks, surge protection devices, and other products protect equipment and systems subjected to faults common within PV installations. Littelfuse SPXV series fuses are designed to protect
solar strings in 1500 V dc applications
for 1 – 30A, 32A, and 35-50A. Littelfuse new Type 2 Surge Protection Devices
are designed to protect solar string box and inverter applications in 1100 and 1500 V dc, 3+0 configuration. For arc- flash protection that anyone can afford, Littelfuse AF0100 arc-flash relays are a cost-effective, plug-and-play, easy to retrofit solution to mitigate the damaging effect of an arc-flash.
Littelfuse
www.littlefuse.com/solar
Booth 5228
Sleek and powerful low- profile roofing system CertainTeed reintroduces Apollo II and Apollo Tile II with upgraded output (from 63W to 70W per shingle/tile) as well as simplified flashing for its shingle systems, making installation quick and easy. New CertainTeed CT Series’ 120 half-cell (formerly 60-cell) modules and updated 72-cell solar modules, available as part of CertainTeed’s affordable and efficient Solstice Solar System, have been redesigned for more power output than
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ProteaBracketTM & PVKITTM 2.0
ProteaBracket can be used for rail mounting or “direct-attach” with S-5! PVKIT 2.0
PVKITTM 2.0
ProteaBracketTM
FEATURES & BENEFITS
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Pre-assembled components save time and money
• Versatile: same kit for most module thicknesses
• Only one tool needed for installation
• Installs with module, reducing lay out time
• 34% lighter – saves on shipping
• Stronger L-FootTM
• Load-tested for engineered application
• Corrosion-resistant materials
• Adjustable – Fits rib up to 3′′
• Peel-and-Stick prevents accidental shifting during installation
• Fully pre-assembled
• 25-year warranty*
• Now made in aluminum
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• All non-corrosive aluminum and stainless steel
• Single-piece EdgeGrab installs with ease
• Added slots for wire
• Low hardware provides
• Available in black by special order
• 1′′ gap between modules, allowing load reduction per ASCE-7
• UL 2703 Listed
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ever before. Advanced 120 half-cell and 72- cell modules now produce up to 315W and 375W, respectively (up from 305W/360W).
CertainTeed
www.certainteed.com/solar
Booth 736
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