Midwest distributor AFP Power to carry APS solar microinverter line

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apsystems-AFPAFP Power solar distributors will carry the APS microinverter line exclusively, in a new partnership between the companies.

St. Louis, Mo.-based AFP (American Family Place) Power was founded in 2013 with a mission of supplying quality solar products sourced from Tier 1 (greater than 300MW) supply chains from the USA, China, Germany, Japan and Taiwan.

The company offers a variety of high-quality solar product and integrated solutions, for applications ranging from rooftop to off-grid and marine use.

Complete installation kits featuring APS microinverter products will be offered through the company’s distribution website, www.afp-power.com.

“Our customers will be impressed by the value APS microinverters offer versus other brands,” said Willis He, AFP Power president. “The price per watt is significantly lower, as are balance of system costs. And with their remarkable ease of installation, APS offers a truly ‘plug and power’ solution.”

AFP Power founder He is well known throughout the U.S. and international solar industry. He previously served as CEO of China Sunenergy’s North American operations, and is a former Solar Energy Industries Association board member. He has also held an executive post with MEMC/SunEdison.

Thomas Nelson, APS USA Vice President of Sales, welcomed AFP Power to the APS microinverter distribution network.

“AFP Power is in the vanguard among outstanding low-cost solar distributors,” Nelson said. “Like APS, they’re driven by a commitment to a greener world and making solar technology available to consumers across the spectrum.”

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.

APS was founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, and is now a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of microinverters based on their own proven, leading-edge solar technology. APS USA, representing APS in the U.S. market, is based in Seattle.

APS ranked No. 2 in global market share among top microinverter suppliers by shipment in 2013 (source: GTM Research).

For information on AFP Power solar distribution and services, see www.afp-power.com.

For information on APS microinverter products, see www.usa.apsystems.com.

A+ Rewards rebates EXTENDED through June

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Our A+ Rewards installer rebate program has proved so popular, we’re extending the rebate period through the end of June. That gives participating installers an extra month to earn cash back for purchasing APS microinverters.

That’s right – every APS YC500 microinverter you purchase from a qualifying distributor through June 30, 2015, will earn you $10 back from APS. Show proof of purchase through the rebate website, and APS will send you a Visa® Gift Card with $10 value added for every microinverter purchased during the period. Full terms and conditions of the rebate program are available at www.aplus-rewards.com

If you’re not currently part of A+ Rewards, find out about our next rebate promotion by emailing aplus@apsamerica.com.

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Gigawatt joins APS microinverter distribution network

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apsystems-gigawattLeading solar provider Gigawatt will distribute the APS line of advanced microinverter products, in a first-time partnership between the two companies.

Placentia, Calif.-based Gigawatt is a full-service solar provider offering PV system design, financing and installation for residential and commercial customers.

The company distributes solar products through its www.GoGreenSolar.com website.

Deep Patel, Gigawatt CEO, hailed the agreement that brings the APS microinverter line to Gigawatt’s portfolio of top-quality solar offerings.

“APS has emerged from the solar pack with forward-thinking and popular microinverter products,” Patel said. “Their line is an excellent addition to our distribution channel. Our customers will find them reliable and easy to work with.”

Since its inception in 2006, Gigawatt has served customers worldwide including the U.S. Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, the United States Marine Corps., and the City of Los Angeles.

The company has also introduced its own line of innovative solar products, including the SunJack portable solar charger; the SunPole distributed solar power plant; and the SunShelter grid-tied solar bus kiosk, among others.

Thomas Nelson, APS USA Vice President of Sales, said the two companies are driven by the same goals and values in the solar marketplace.

“Gigawatt shares our commitment to technology innovation,” Nelson said. “Like APS, they’re bringing new and groundbreaking solar products to market in an array of applications and competitive price points. We’re glad to partner with them on distribution and service.”

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.

Both units will be offered by Gigawatt through its distribution network.

APS was founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, and is now a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of microinverters based on their own proven, leading-edge solar technology. APS USA, representing APS in the U.S. market, is based in Seattle.

APS ranked No. 2 in global market share among top microinverter suppliers by shipment in 2013 (source: GTM Research).

For information on Gigawatt solar distribution and services, see www.GoGreenSolar.com and www.gigawattinc.com.

For information on APS microinverter products, see www.usa.apsystems.com.

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.

Your chance to win $500

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Are you an installer, contractor or distributor? Do you use, specify, purchase, market or install solar inverter products? Take five minutes to complete this survey, and you will be eligible to win a $500 Visa® gift card.

It’s this easy: By answering all questions in the short survey below, you’ll help us better understand customer needs and improve our products and services. The survey is completely anonymous, and any personal information is only gathered for prize notification purposes.  Survey closes 5/22.

To thank you for participating, we’ll enter you in a drawing for our prize – a Visa® gift card valued at $500.

 

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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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