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Alencon to Unveil Latest SPOT for Solar + Storage and PV Retrofits at SPI 2017


Alencon’s latest DC-DC Optimizer, the SPOT X2, will debut at SPI 2017 in Las Vegas. The newest SPOT is more powerful yet lighter and easier to install.

Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will mark the debut of the latest generation of its DC-DC optimizer, the SPOT, at Solar Power International 2017, September 10 – 13, 2017 in Las Vegas. The newest version of Alencon’s industry leading DC-DC optimizer, the SPOT X2, will be on display in Alencon Systems’ booth #1115.

The SPOT X2 includes a number of improved features from previous product generations. The SPOT X2 is lighter and easier to install than previous models, while at the same time offering more power and higher efficiency than ever before. Additionally, the SPOT X2 features significantly improved on-board firmware to insure greater energy yield. Headlining the software improvements in the SPOTX2 is an improved maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm that assures optimal PV power harvesting under fast changing weather conditions. The SPOT X2 takes its name from the improved printed circuit board (PCB) design of this newest version, which features two rugged main boards to drive the product’s four PV string inputs. The SPOTX2 carries by ETL certification by Intertek for UL1741 (U.S.), CSA C22.2#107.1 (Canada) and IEC 62109-1 (European Union).

Alencon’s SPOT X2 has been specifically targeted at two, in demand PV applications: PV retrofits and DC-coupled Solar + Storage.

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