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Enecsys to unveil new solar panel technology
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Monday, 18 January 2010, 19:33 IST |
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London: As solar photovoltaic micro-inverters manufacturer Enecsys prepares to launch its latest solar panel technology that promises to increase power output from solar arrays, the company has secured 2.5 million pounds in new funding, reports BusinessGreen.
The company has developed a patented micro-inverter for use on solar panels, which Enecsys expects will increase the output from solar arrays by providing a more effective means of converting the direct current (DC) electricity generated by photovoltaic solar cells into grid-ready alternating current (AC) power. The company received its latest funding from clean tech investment firm Good Energies, taking the total funds raised since its 2003 launch to 8.5 million pounds.
Currently, most solar arrays use a single inverter to convert DC power from all the panels in the arrays. However, if one panel is shaded or underperforming the output from the entire array is diminished. In contrast, micro-inverters ensure that the power from each panel is converted for grid use independently, increasing the total output.
"Enecsys has overcome the problem of reliability by developing a patented design that removes the short-life components from micro-inverters," Sulaiman Ahmad, Vice President for Business Development at Enecsys said, adding that the technology would not only increase output from solar arrays, but also make installation easier and allow users to detect underperforming panels.