Entries by APsystems Team

Solar Power World Top Contractors gala: A look back

Solar Power World magazine has posted a video flashback to its Top Solar Contractors Gala, the premier social event at Solar Power International 2015 in Anaheim. Sponsored by APsystems, the evening honored leading solar professionals from around the industry through an evening of fine dining and camaraderie. “It was an incredible way to showcase a […]

5 Reasons a String Inverter Won’t Cut It.

Microinverters or string? PV system designers fall into two camps, some favoring big inverters and others moving toward the powerful little boxes that meet each module where the real action is: on the roof. Knowing the limitations of string inverters may tell you just why the Module Level Power Electronics segment – microinverters – is […]

APsystems YC1000 supports electric vehicle charging station at Intel HQ

APsystems microinverters support a hybrid solar/grid-tied electric vehicle charging station at Intel corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. Powered by APsystems YC1000 true 3-phase microinverters and Suntec 285-watt modules, the 4.2kW solar array supplements the charging station’s grid-tied power. A 45kW storage system by Powin Energy backs up the array, further reducing demands on the […]

University of Kansas architecture students take solar construction into the future

Powering old homes with solar is only half the renewable-energy equation. Designing and building new homes that make the most of that renewable power – achieving ultra-efficient “Net Zero” construction, and beyond – is the next frontier for sustainable living. Graduate students in the University of Kansas Department of Architecture, Design and Planning are pushing […]

VIDEO: Learn the APsystems EMA and ECU monitoring system basics

From system setup to performance tracking, a robust monitoring package is essential to installers and end users alike. The Energy Communication Unit and EMA software from APsystems offer this powerful but easy-to-use monitoring and analysis at every step. Chris Barrett, APsystems director of technical services, demonstrated our advanced user interface at this year’s Solar Power […]

Earn $700 back with our new A+Rewards Fall Rebate

The APsystems new A+Rewards Fall Rebate is here, offering big year-end savings to you for purchasing the YC500 microinverter through participating distributors. How big? Try $700 back from APsystems on your first three installations using YC500 dual-module microinverters, now through Dec. 31, 2015. That’s right: You’ll get $100 back on your first two installations completed […]

Thank you for joining us at Solar Power International 2015

Thank you for joining us at Solar Power International 2015 in Anaheim. The conference capped an outstanding year for our company, culminating in the celebration of our new corporate mark and a Gala evening with Solar Power World magazine. We were glad to make new friends and see familiar faces throughout our SPI stay. Our […]

Last chance for summer rebate

The APsystems Summer Rebate and First-time Installer program is winding down, but you still have a few days to take advantage of these great savings. Now through Sept. 31, get $15 back for every APsystems YC500 microinverter you purchase – that’s $210 back per typical residential installation using 14 of our dual-modules microinverters.Do you complete […]

APsystems Senior VP Paul Barlock featured speaker at SPI

Paul Barlock, senior vice president of APsystems (formerly APS), will be a featured speaker at Solar Power International 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. Barlock will be among the presenters at “Value-adding Applications of Micro-Inverters & DC/DC Optimizers,” Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 10:30-11:30 in room 207A. The SPI conference, which runs Sept. 14-17, is North America’s premier […]

Global solar technology leader APS rebrands as APsystems

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE – APS, a global leader in solar technology, is now APsystems. The brand refinement highlights the company’s commitment to powerful alternative energy solutions, and its evolution from a product-oriented portfolio to a whole-systems innovator. The phrase “Altenergy Power,” a nod to the company’s original legal name, will appear beneath APsystems in […]