China-based inverter manufacturer APsystems has released a new microinverter for balcony PV systems and do-it-yourself (DIY) solar installations.
“This series of products can be directly connected to the electrical socket through the AC cable plug to transmit the power to the grid and load, greatly simplifying the PV system design, installation and operation and maintenance,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine. “With integrated WiFi and Bluetooth, users can commission, monitor and make an online diagnosis via cell phone App.”
The EZ1 microinverters boast a 97.3% efficiency rating and a 99.5% nominal maximum power point tracker (MPPT) efficiency. They operate within a voltage range of 16 V to 60 V and offer a nominal output voltage of 600 VA to 799 VA.
Popular content
The inverters measure 263 mm x 218 mm x 36.5 mm and weigh 2.8 kg. They are equipped with an IP67 enclosure rating and use a natural convection cooling system.
The microinverters also come with a 12-year product warranty and can be connected to two solar modules. It has a maximum input current of 20A and is designed to complement high-power modules.
This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: editors@pv-magazine.com.
By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment.
Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website. Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so.
You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future, in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately. Otherwise, your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled.
Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy.