The PowerStore adds APS solar microinverter line

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APS microinverters will be distributed by The PowerStore, a top-tier solar wholesaler.

The PowerStore offers a full line of renewable energy products including solar microinverters, modules, storage solutions and related equipment.

The company is based in Alvarado, Texas, with an overseas office in Glasgow, UK, under the CCL Components Ltd. banner.

apsystems-tps“We are very excited about the opportunity of adding the APS microinverters to our current portfolio,” said Jim White, The PowerStore president. “They give our customers a very good option for individual module power optimization, along with inherently complying with the upcoming NEC 2014 Rapid Shutdown requirements.”

White founded The PowerStore in 2010 after more than 30 years in the power electronics industry, with experience ranging from initial design and manufacture to supplying some of the world’s largest OEM companies.

The PowerStore is now a Tier 1 direct Authorized Distributor for most of the leading solar manufacturers. The company maintains U.S. offices in Texas and North Carolina, and supplies customers throughout North and Central America.

The customer-focused distributor gives priority service to every account regardless of size, White said, and advises customers throughout the process from initial solar product specification to successful installation.

Paul Barlock, APS America Senior Vice President, welcomed The PowerStore to the APS distribution fold.

“The PowerStore has established a high profile among solar distributors in a short time,” Barlock said. “They’re a professional outfit, and aligned with our own commitment to offering the best solar solutions at competitive pricing.”

APS flagship products include the YC500, a powerful dual-module microinverter, and the YC1000 true 3-phase unit, purpose-designed for commercial applications and offering an unprecedented 1:4 microinverter-to-module ratio to significantly lower BOS costs.

For information on The PowerStore solar distributors, see www.thepowerstore.com.

The PowerStore brings APS microinverter installation training to Texas

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apsystems-tpsAPS and The PowerStore will offer training in microinverter installation and setup for Texas installers in June.

It’s the first event of its kind in Texas, and marks the recent distribution agreement between APS, the world’s No. 2 microinverter supplier by shipments, and top-tier solar distributor The PowerStore.

The training event runs 8:30 to 1 p.m. June 30 at the The PowerStore’s, Alvarado, Texas, sales center, East FM917, Suite A.

The presentation will include APS microinverter system design, tools of the trade, monitoring setup, and hands-on training with the advanced YC500 and YC1000 microinverters.

Participants will learn how the powerful APS microinverter solution is quicker and easier to install, and can save thousands of dollars in installation costs.

Earn three NABCEP recurring education credit hours for participating, with prizes and promotions sponsored by APsystems.

A continental breakfast and luncheon are included in the event.

To sign up, contact The PowerStore at (888) 244-2979. Email support@apsamerica.com for more information.

APS, Western Nevada Supply team up for microinverter installation training

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apsystems-WNSAPS and Western Nevada Supply are teaming up to offer training in microinverter installation and setup for area installers.

Let the world’s No. 2 microinverter supplier show you how APS microinverter products are quicker to install and can save you thousands of dollars.

The training event runs 8:30 to 1 p.m. June 3 at the WNS Blue Team’s Sparks, Nev., sales center, 950 S. Rock Boulevard.

The presentation will include APS microinverter system design, tools of the trade, monitoring setup, and hands-on training with the YC500 and YC1000 microinverters.

Earn three NABCEP credit for participating, with prizes and promotions sponsored by APS.

A continental breakfast and luncheon are included in the event.

To sign up, contact Western Nevada Supply at (800) 648-1230.

Email support@apsamerica.com for more information.

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Community solar project hits 50kW with APS microinverters

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Demand for shares in an eastern Washington community solar installation was so strong, sponsoring utility Inland Power & Light boosted capacity with a second array.

The project’s second phase, completed in late March, added a 20 kW ground-mount array to the existing 30 kW array that went into service last fall

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The arrays are powered by APS YC500 microinverters, distributed by Blue Frog Solar of Poulsbo, Wash. Installation was by Brimma Solar of Seattle.A member-owned utility, Inland Power made units in the solar installation available to its ratepayers through a lottery.

“The project sold out immediately,” said John Francisco, chief of energy resources for Inland Power.

Unit holders will get credit for their portion of the array’s power production, along with a pro rata rebate from the state under Washington’s Renewable Energy Cost Recovery program.

Inland Power & Light serves about 39,000 residential and commercial customers in 13 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Founded in 1937, it is the largest electric cooperative in Washington.

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APS joins SunSpec Alliance

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APS has joined the SunSpec Alliance to promote consistent information standards and enable “plug and play” interoperability between distributed energy systems.

8906cb0b-958e-4db2-8eb3-2b5884fb4c9cSunSpec standards address the operational aspects of solar PV power and energy storage plants on the smart grid – including residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems – to promote technology innovation and accelerate industry growth.

The goal is an ecosystem of PV products, services, and information systems that cost less to build and operate, and work well together wherever they are deployed.

APS joins more than 70 member organizations in the trade alliance, including global leaders from Asia, Europe, and North America.

For information see www.sunspec.org.

APS brings advanced microinverter tech to four May events

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APS will bring its advanced microinverter technology to four dynamic solar industry events in May.

— Western Nevada Supply hosts a vendor event May 1 in Sparks, Nev. The APS team will present our latest microinverter products, including the YC1000 true 3-phase unit, specially designed for commercial applications.

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— APS will be on hand for the inaugural SEIA Solar Power Southeast conference, May 7-8 in Atlanta. The event promises a forward-looking summit on the fast-growing southeastern solar market.  Email sales@apsamerica.com to set up a meeting with the APS team during the event, and come by the APS booth on the conference floor to see our product line.

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— APS is a Kilowatt Sponsor for the Midwest Solar Expo, May 13-14 in Minneapolis. We’ll offer NABCEP certified installation training with APS microinverters on the first day of the conference; contact sales@apsamerica.com to participate while spaces are available.

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— The Oregon Solar Energy conference May 13-14 brings the APS microinverter line to this premier Northwest solar event.

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APS, Krannich team up for microinverter installation training in NJ

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APS and Krannich Solar are teaming up to offer training in microinverter installation and setup for East Coast installers.

The Solar Innovations Day runs 8:30 to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Krannich location in Pennsauken, N.J. Training with solar products by other vendors will also be included.

The presentation will include APS microinverter system design, tools of the trade, monitoring setup, and hands-on training with the YC500 and YC1000 microinverters.

Earn NABCEP credits for attending the event, and enjoy a continental breakfast and luncheon on us.

To sign up for the unique and informational Solar Innovations Day training event, follow this link to the registration site. Contact your Krannich sales representative or call (856) 802-0991 for more information.

Email sales@apsamerica.com to learn more about APS microinverter products.

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APS, National Solar bring microinverter installation training to Edmonton, AB

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APS and National Solar Distributors are teaming up to offer training in microinverter installation and setup for western Canada installers.

The APS microinverter training event runs 8:30 to 1 p.m. April 23 at National Solar’s distribution center in Edmonton, AB.

Earn three NABCEP credits for completing the course, which will cover proper design and installation of APS microinverter systems.

Join in hands-on demonstrations with the APS YC500 dual-module and YC1000 true 3-phase, 4-module commercial microinverters and monitoring systems, including best practices and tools of the trade.

Continental breakfast and luncheon will be provided.

Space is limited. Sign up today (please register before April 20) by emailing info@nationalsolar.ca.

apsystems-national-solarContact sales@apsamerica.com for more information on APS microinverter products.

APS is prime sponsor of GTM Solar Summit in Phoenix, April 14-16

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Global microinverter technology leader APS is among the prime sponsors of this year’s GTM Solar Summit, April 14-16 in Phoenix.

APS will serve as exclusive Registration Sponsor throughout the event, which brings together key leaders from throughout the solar industry for market analysis and exchange.

APS USA Senior Vice President of American Operations Paul Barlock will be a featured panelist during summit’s first full day of events, April 15.

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Barlock will appear in a panel discussion on “Dynamics in the Distributed PV Inverter Market,” beginning at 2:15 p.m. The panel will be moderated by MJ Shiao, director of solar research for GTM Research.

APS is exclusive sponsor of the day’s second track of presentations, including this panel discussion, under the broad theme of PV Inverter Advancement.

APS will also present its advanced microinverter line in the summit exhibition space throughout the event.

To set up a meeting with the APS team during the GTM Solar Summit event, come by the exhibit or email sales@apsamerica.com.

Showcased at the event will be the groundbreaking YC1000 microinverter line, offering true 3-phase output and handling four PV modules per unit. The 1:4 microinverter-to-module ratio significantly lowers BOS costs.

Unlike other microinverter products entering the commercial segment, the YC1000 line requires no expensive step-up or step-down transformer to operate.

The YC1000 is available in both 208V and 277/480V configurations, and is now shipping in all APS markets.

“The YC1000 is the solution commercial-scale solar has been waiting for,” Barlock, said. “APS innovation is making microinverters viable in the 3-phase commercial segment for the first time.”

For information on the GTM Solar Summit, see www.greentechmedia.com.