Aplab has announced the release of an integrated high
voltage PV module (high voltage mono and polycrystalline
PV modules) with an integrated
maximum peak power tracking facility. Aplab in association
with Mitramax and PV Power Tech offers high voltage PV
modules up to 400V DC and a built-in MPPT facility that allow
for an all parallel solar array. Aplab's HVPV modules reduce
string losses between up to 30 per cent.
These HVPV Modules reduce the installed cost and
improve the efficiency of solar power arrays helping to
increase the energy yield from such array by as much as 10
to 30 per cent, a statement by Aplab said. Parallel arrays
built with HVPV modules would effectively cost lower that
the conventional "seriesparallel"
arrays in terms of its
total energy yield. It is also
easy and cheaper to build
these arrays since one does
not have to match modules or
have no need for multiple
junctions as in conventional
'series-parallel' arrays.
Parallel Architecture
reduces the amount of hardware needed for a solar array,
simplifies array wiring, and removes many design and
installation constraints. While modules and inverters are
the most visible and expensive components of a solar power
installation, the string inverters in every string, the
complex wiring, junction boxes, racks and other balance-ofsystem
gear drive significant cost as well.
The HVPV with Mitramax super-harvester will remove
the need for most of this equipment and can thus cut total
system costs by 5-10 per cent, even for large commercial
installations. Further savings can be realized through
simplified design and installation.