The German manufacturer unveiled a new line of hybrid inverters for applications ranging from residential rooftop arrays to small commercial building projects. They have a power between 6 kW and 12 kW, a maximum efficiency of 98.19% and a maximum European efficiency of 96.55%.
German inverter manufacturer Kaco New Energy has launched new hybrid inverters for residential and small commercial rooftop PV systems.
The new Blueplanet hybrid 6.0 NH3 – 12.0 NH3 product range includes four different versions with powers of 6 kW, 8 kW, 10 kW and 12 kW.
“The inverters are compatible with batteries from well-known manufacturers,” the company said in a statement. “The inverters are capable of emergency power supply and form a self-sufficient stand-alone electricity grid in the event of a power outage, ensuring that consumers are reliably supplied from the battery and the photovoltaic generator. Their ability to deliver high loads from the battery at full rated power sets them apart from conventional devices.”
Have the new products PV DC input of 9 W, 12 W, 15 W and 18 W respectively. On the DC side, each model has one MPP string (Maximum Power Point), with two or three MPP inputs. The MPP range is set to 150 V to 950 V, while the maximum short circuit current is between 24 A and 30 A.
The smallest device has an efficiency of 97.81% and a European efficiency rate of 95.47%, while the largest device has an efficiency of 98.19% and a European efficiency rate of 96.55%.
All devices measure 545mm x 530mm x 230mm, while their weight ranges from 26.5kg to 28.5kg.
All inverters are equipped with IP66 protection and natural convection cooling. They can be used in projects at altitudes up to 3,000 meters and with ambient temperatures ranging from -25 C to 60 C.
The inverter uses a home energy management system that is said to maximize self-consumption.
“The system creates grid-parallel islands. The load on the electricity grid is thus reduced, especially when the system is used in combination with Consolinno’s HEMS in our tailor-made Blueplanet edition. This is the best way to use self-generated energy smartly and efficiently, directly on site. That is the energy transition in action,” says Hamza al-Bazaz, Product Lifecycle Manager at KACO New Energy.
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