Featured in Technology Highlights 2017 – 04-2017

Next junction: innovation

Junction boxes: The seemingly low-tech functionality of the humble junction box belies a piece of kit performing a vital role in maintaining solar’s exemplary safety records. But how do junction box suppliers stay ahead of the game in an industry where new technologies, higher voltages and tighter margins are always around the corner?

By

Ian Clover

13 Apr 2017

Photo: QC Solar

Ever-tumbling solar prices present split realities for the industry. Cheaper PV is an attractive proposition for homeowners, businesses and project developers, but as the industry knows all-too well, rapid price reductions can smash through the sector like a tsunami, scattering those smaller players unable to anchor themselves on stable ground.Various balance of systems (BOS) providers …

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