Balance of Systems

Aerocompact, an Austrian manufacturer, has unveiled a ‘universal’ mounting system for pitched roofs that reduces assembly times by up to 40%. It features colored cover plates in red, brown, or anthracite.

Pegasus Solar has developed the InstaFlash pre-installed sealant for composite shingle roofs.

SolarEdge has released new optimizers for residential PV applications with a DC power rating of 500 W, a maximum efficiency of 99.5%, and a weighted efficiency of 98.6%. The optimizer for commercial and industrial applications offers 1.4 kW of rated DC power.

Sunfolding’s new TopoTrack rows are reportedly 10 times shorter than traditional trackers, and they can provide 20 degrees of variation between trackers, thus improving slope tolerance between rows.

Mauritian researchers have developed a solar tracker prototype that increases current by around 37%. The device uses a simplified and mechanical tracking system.

SJVN Green Energy has awarded the balance-of-system (BOS) package for its 100 MW solar project in Punjab.

Sarcos has designed a robotic PV construction solution that delivers, detects, lifts, and places PV modules in large-scale solar plants. It has recently field tested and validated the prototype solution in a pilot project funded by the US Department of Energy.

Enteligent, a residential PV solutions specialist, has introduced an optimizer model that can be paired with two solar panels. It claims that it features rapid shutdown and monitoring capabilities.

Gensol Engineering Ltd has acquired Pune-based Scorpius Trackers for INR 135 crore ($16.42 million). The acquisition allows Gensol Engineering to offer a comprehensive solar EPC package that includes Scorpius Trackers’ innovative solar tracking technology.

SnapNrack’s TopSpeed solar mount begins installation on the ground, which limits time spent on rooftops.