The new SunSpec specifications were developed by a workgroup of more than 75 solar professionals. Combining Tigo’s module-level shutdown capabilities and SMA’s renowned Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) function, the unique partnership will deliver maximum system safety and reliability by adhering to those specifications and being fully compliant with NEC 2017. Once adopted, this robust solution will accommodate all PV modules while minimizing multivendor compatibility issues.
“The solar industry is experiencing significant growth with new requirements, so we welcome the vendor coordination efforts and the wide adoption by many vendors working to improve the safety of clean energy production,” says Danny Eizips, VP of Engineering at Tigo. "This is a great opportunity for multivendor support."
“Together, SMA and Tigo are minimizing the adoption difficulties presented with any new specifications,” says Nick Morbach, Executive Vice President of Residential and Commercial Business Unit at SMA.
“As a Tigo partner and integrator of TS4, Trina welcomes the wide adoption of this safety feature,” says Jing Tian, President of North American Region at Trina. “We are now shipping our Rapid Shutdown compliant smart modules.”
Tigo is now shipping its integrated Rapid Shutdown offering worldwide as a module solution. For price and delivery call +1.408.402.0802 ext. 1, email sales@tigoenergy.com, or visit www.tigoenergy.com.
About Tigo
Tigo is a Silicon Valley company founded in 2007 by a team of experienced technologists. Combining a unique systems-level approach with expertise in semi-conductors, power electronics, and solar energy, the Tigo team developed the first-generation Smart Module Optimizer technology for the solar industry. Tigo's vision is to leverage integrated and retrofitted Flex MLPE and communications technology to drive the cost of solar electricity down. By partnering with tier 1 module and inverter manufacturers in the industry, Tigo is able to focus on its key innovation with the smartest TS4 modular platform and leverage the broader ecosystem. Tigo has operations in the USA, across Europe, Latin America, Japan, China, Australia and the Middle East. Visit www.tigoenergy.com.