Intersolar 2021: high power panels and hybrid inverters

Aldo Solar presented, during the Intersolar 2021 – which took place from October 18th to 20th, at Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo (SP) – some news for the solar energy market. 

Among the highlights are the new panels from Jinko Solar, on-grid inverters from Growatt, Aldo's entry into the microinverter distribution market, as well as the new solar calculator with lead generation.

Jinko Solar Solutions

The manufacturer's photovoltaic modules were on display at the Jinko Solar stand. Among them, the N-type panel with 620 W Ho 2.0 technology with an efficiency of 22.18%.

Furthermore, at Aldo's stand there were exhibits the models from the Jinko Solar Tiger Pro family, with emphasis on the 530 W and 540 W panels, considered among the most technological, efficient and competitive in the category:

• Jinko Solar Panel Tiger Pro Bifacial 530 W 144 Cells Monocrystalline Half Cell with 20.6% efficiency.
• Jinko Solar Panel Tiger Pro Mono Facial 540 W 144 Cells Monocrystalline Half Cell with 20.94% efficiency  

Regarding the main features of these two models, the company highlighted the high efficiency of the 540 W Tiger Pro panel and the bifaciality of the 530 W panel with backsheet transparent, promoting weight reduction and greater energy generation (up to 25%) captured by the rear part of the module. 

In larger, ground-floor installations and large power plants, these panels optimize ROI and deliver excellent value for money.  

Growatt Solutions

Regarding Growatt, the highlight was the new X Series on-grid inverters with a 10-year warranty:

MIN Line

•  Single-phase 220 V models of 8 kW with 2 MPPTs and 10 kW with 3 MPPTs.

MID Line

• Single-phase 220 V models of 15kW and 20 kW both with 4 MPPTs
• Three-phase 380 V models of 15 kW, 20 kW and 25 kW with 2 MPPTs and 36 kW with 4 MPPTs.

MAC Line

•  Single-phase 220 V models of 25 kW, 30 kW and 36 kW both with 3 MPPTs and 12 inputs
• Three-phase model 380 V of 60 kW with 3 MPPTs and 12 inputs.

MAX Line

•   Three-phase model 380 V of 75 kW with 7 MPPTs and 14 inputs.

MAX-X line

• Three-phase 380 V models of 100 kW and 125 kW with 10 MPPTs and 20 inputs
• Three-phase model 800 V of 250 kW with 12 MPPTs and 24 inputs.

Growatt EV charger

At Intersolar 2021, it was also possible to discover Growatt's new bet for the automotive market, with the Thor Smart EV charger for 220 V EVs (electric vehicles) with a power of 7.4 kW equipped with a Type 2 cable and connector. Plug and Play and works with all brands of plug-in electrified cars.

Furthermore, the solution offers communication via RFID, Wi-Fi and app monitoring with various control parameters such as: usage demand, timer, load capacity, charging rate, among other smart management functions.

Growatt lithium batteries

For the off-grid segment, Growatt announced its new Hope Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4 batteries, capable of storing 4.8 kWh of electrical energy, DoD of 93% and 3.5 thousand cycles. The same have 5 year warranty and useful life 5 times longer than a lead acid battery.

Tigo Energy Optimizers

The new Tigo optimizer models were also available at Intersolar. Among its main functions is the fact that it enhances the solar generator, bringing greater energy yield with MPPT at the module level. 

Furthermore, it offers greater generation with reduced losses due to shading, greater visibility of the system with individual monitoring of each solar panel and greater safety through the rapid shutdown function of the modules in risky situations. They can also be used selectively and are compatible with all brands of solar panels and inverters on the market.

Entry into the microinverter market

One of the big news that was announced by Aldo at Intersolar 2021 was the company's entry into the microinverter distribution market based on the agreement with the Chinese company Ningbo Deye. 

Thus, Aldo becomes a Deye hub in Brazil with local stock and ready delivery for the distributed generation market. Among the products, the company highlighted the new Deye SUN2000 microinverter, which brings versatility, efficiency, safety and modularity to photovoltaic projects. 

With a power of 2 kW and 4 MPPTs, it provides greater efficiency to the system with the individual optimization of each solar panel, in addition to having integrated Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for external hardware for communication and monitoring, consequently reducing costs and simplifying installation. The product also offers a 15-year warranty and local technical assistance in Brazil.

Grundfos submersible solar pump

During the fair, Aldo announced a partnership with Grundfos. The company's SQFlex pumps were available at the stand, for solar pumping of submersible water, highly effective, resistant and with zero energy costs.

Aldo solar calculator 

Another Aldo launch at Intersolar, exclusive to resellers Aldo Crazy Card, was the Aldo Solar Calculator, that generates leads, schedules technical visits, simulates credit and financing.

According to the distributor, it is a “business generation” tool. In addition to carrying out a simulation of the solar generator, it also makes it possible to analyze credit with a “pre-approval” of financing by Santander. Thus, the interested and qualified consumer will be able to advance the final budget by requesting a technical visit.