Case Study SolarEdge Powers Largest PV System in Rural Alaska Ground mount farm with bifacial panels and power optimizers reduces diesel reliance, creates local solar jobs Background Diesel Fuels Rural Alaska Economy Alaska’s energy demand per capita is the fourth highest in the US, and it has traditionally been one of the biggest producers of crude oil. As a result, the state’s electricity…
Case Study The Challenge Introduced in October 2015, the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 aims to help achieve a sustainable society by reducing emissions to zero for vehicles, production and more by 2050. The plan’s stated Challenge #3 seeks zero CO2 emissions in the vehicle design and manufacturing process. Solar energy is highlighted as one of the key renewable energy sources that can make…
Case Study SolarEdge Helps Toy Wagon Giant Pull $50K from Rooftop Radio Flyer Offsets Annual Electricity Bill by Half, Rolls Savings Back into Operations Background Getting a Handle on Sustainability Like many companies in the toy industry, 104-year-old Radio Flyer, the world’s leading manufacturer of wagons for kids, is on track to making their manufacturing and materials 100% carbon-free. With…
Many new-generation inverters now support higher input voltages of up to 1500VDC in order to increase string length and reduce some of the balance of system (BOS) costs. Although longer strings can reduce the amount of cables, total number of strings, and other BOS components, modules that support 1500VDC systems are costlier and hard to source. Working at 1500VDC also requires special, non-…