Weidmüller solutions for PV systems
July 2012
Electrical Power & Protection
Photovoltaic energy is a vital component of energy production from renewable energy sources. Its share of total electricity production has the potential to increase significantly in the future. Weidmüller offers a comprehensive product range for the safe and reliable operation of photovoltaic facilities with accurate and effective components and solutions specially designed to meet the requirements of the photo-voltaic market. The unique offering for the photovoltaic market includes the following:
* Photovoltaic junction boxes for direct mounting on PV panels including the plug connectors.
* WM4 PV plug connectors rated for 30 A for safe and easy long-term connections.
* A wide range of pre-wired combiner boxes that have been designed specifically for the requirements of 1000 VDC systems, containing fused inputs, isolators and the relevant surge protection.
Monitoring of PV plants or panels can be done with the Weidmüller Solar Clinics products to ensure that the panels or system of panels are operating to maximum potential.
For more information contact Derrick Mulligan, Phambili Interface, +27 (0)11 452 1930, [email protected], www.phambili-interface.co.za
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