Increased yields of up to 25%: SOLON’s SOLraise solar power system, optimized by SolarEdge, maximizes output for individual modules while increasing the overall safety of the PV system
SOLON will be introducing a system solution with a power optimizing unit developed to substantially increase yields, in particular on partially shaded roofs, at the 26th Symposium on Photovoltaic Solar Energy in Bad Staffelstein, Germany, on March 2-4. SOLON will thus be the first manufacturer to offer this type of system from one source: The SOLON SOLraise is a complete system consisting of a SOLON module with an integrated DC-to-DC power optimizer, a properly adjusted inverter, and a web-based monitoring system. Furthermore in the event of a fire, the system can be disconnected completely, which ensures a high level of safety for system owners, installers, and fire-fighting units. SOLON cooperates with SolarEdge, a leading company for power optimization and monitoring technology.
The rule used to be that the energy yield of a photovoltaic system depended on the output of the weakest solar module. For this reason solar installers would recommend steering clear of partially shaded areas of the roof. The SOLON SOLraise, a DC-to-DC system optimized for use with SOLON modules, opens new possibilities. The performance-enhancing unit integrated into each module increases the energy yield through a continuous MPP tracking system in the module. In this manner it is possible to prevent mismatching losses, which are caused by varying output levels in series-connected modules, and to increase system yields by up to 25%.
There is a standard communication unit in the inverter that transfers the output data to a server specifically for each module. The system performance can be monitored by computer or even on a smartphone at any time via a web-based monitoring portal. Faults can be detected much earlier, even if occurring on individual modules.
