INVERTERS

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INVERTER FUN FACT #1

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

What do Inverters Do

• Modify the current and voltage provided by the PV panels to maximize power output

• Convert DC power from the panels to AC power usable by most business and household devices

• Match the converted AC power to the voltage and frequency of the utility's electrical network

• Safeguard the utility network system and its personnel from possible harm during repairs

• Prevent damage to the PV array and other components during unusual operating conditions.

Inverter fun fact #2

Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

Xantrex  GT Series Grid Tie Solar

Inverters • Come in many sizes: 2.5kw, 3.0kW, 3.3kW and 3.3kW 208

volt • >94% peak and average efficiency maximizes investment

and energy harvest • Excellent thermal performance • Average price, $2,700

Inverter fun fact #3

Chuck Norris can eat a Rubix Cube and poop it out solved.

AURORA INDOORPVI-3600/PVI-2000

Inverter fun fact #4

Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse... horses are hung like Chuck Norris

•Very compact and light weight design for ease of installation: 3600W of output power in a box just 440mm x 465mm x 57mm weighting less than 7.5kg

•Graphical LCD Display on the front panel with embedded data logger

•Dual input section to process two strings with independent MPPT (3600W models)

•Embedded RS232 and RS485 serial links and remote communication options (PLM, dial-up modem, GSM and Ethernet

•Comes in 2000 watt and 3600 watt size

•Costs $2,200, and $3,700 respectively

PROsine 2.5 3.0 Inverters

• Comes in 2500 and 3000 watt sizes• Both 12 and 24 volt options• Costs between $2,300 (2.5, 12 volt) to

$2,900 (3.0, 24 volt)

Inverter fun fact #5

Chuck Norris lost his virginity before his dad did.