SOLARAWARDS2011 WINNERS
Problem Solved: The Solar-Log Easy Installation process performs the main configuration automatically after the logger has been connected to the inverter and to the router. The Solar- Log identifies the connected inverter and uses automatically the correct inverter protocol. By means of DHCP, the Solar- Logestablishes the connection to the router and registers to a portal to be able to find the logger for further remote configuration at the office. Every process step in this auto configuration is indicated by LEDs so that an installer can know the status of the process. The successful configuration is indicated by an LED.
Noteworthy: We are the only company that offers compatibility to such a huge number of inverters. The Solar-Log implements the various protocols of the inverters in order to provide the highest depth of data. Nevertheless, the installation must be simple enough, regardless of the number of supported inverters. Solar-Log has therefore introduced the automatic installation of the device which minimizes the installation effort to keep the whole monitoring setup as simple as possible. Basically, the Solar-Log is the logger with the highest data depth, and the logger with one of the simplest installations.
Innovation: The innovation of easy installation serves to reduce the complexity of a monitoring system able to collect all data from inverters by implementing the inverter protocol and thus provide a high depth of data. All inverter-specific settings are done automatically to simplify the installation process. Only basic knowledge is required to install the monitoring. The time required at the plant site is reduced to the cabling. The whole costs of monitoring are also thereby reduced.
Customer Benefits: Installers can offer and install a monitoring system with minimum effort. An easy and quick installation reduces the costs of installing a monitoring system and make a PV plant even more profitable.
Note from the Judges
Solar and PV is all about energy and ensuring the highest level of conversion of sunlight to useable electrical energy. When an installation is at plant level, effective monitoring control of individual modules as well as the overall plant output allows controllers to optimise the performance of the array increasing energy conversion and usage.
As with any additive to a solar system, installation and instigation adds cost to a process already attempting to reduce costs and any savings here adds to the overall fiscal goals. Often each brand of system can require individual responses requiring more expensive bespoke solutions.
The winner of this award has developed a monitoring system that is not only easy to install but is capable of dealing with most inverter set ups available.
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Module Manufacturing Innovation Award
Excellence at Each Step”Manufacturing
Upsolar ensures premium module output at affordable prices via its “Excellence at Each Step” manufacturing philosophy. Challenge
The majority of module manufacturers can be placed into one of two categories: Low-cost/low-quality, or high-cost/high-quality. This leaves a considerable gap for customers looking to implement quality solar systems at a reasonable cost.
Problem Solved Upsolars vertically-integrated, “asset-light” manufacturing model ensures its customers receive high-quality modules at competitive prices. The key to Upsolar’s exceptional quality-to- cost ratio lies in the allocation of resources to top-tier component selection, end-user oriented product design, and integration of module performance optimizing technologies.
The result is -- at any given time -- the best solar solution on the market today, a low-cost/high-quality module for end-users.
Noteworthy
Upsolar works in conjunction with the industry’s best manufacturers so its team can focus on extensive research and development efforts while producing quality modules. Strong partnerships with manufacturing platforms allows Upsolar to simultaneously implement multiple levels of product innovation through integration of balance of systems solutions directly into the modules.
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