APsystems Offers Comprehensive Training Webinars

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Attention Professional Solar Installers! APsystems is offering an exclusive series of complimentary training webinars in August.

Tailored exclusively for professionals like yourself, these webinars serve as your gateway to mastering our state-of-the-art product lines. Discover installation techniques, setup procedures, and unparalleled benefits and features.

Each webinar has valuable insights and practical recommendations, presented in two distinct segments. In the first part, delve into the world of Microinverter Installation, unveiling the secrets to flawless integration. The second part will guide you through the intricacies of ECU Gateway Setup & Commissioning, accompanied by a comprehensive EMA demonstration. It is vital to attend both parts to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the systems.

AUGUST DATES:

AUG 8: DS3
AUG 9: ECU-R + EMA
AUG 15: QT2
AUG16: ECU-R/ECU-C + EMA

 

SEPTEMBER DATES:

SEPT 19: DS3
SEPT 20: ECU-R + EMA
SEPT 26: QT2
SEPT 27: ECU-R/ECU-C + EMA

REGISTER HERE

Training is free for professional installers. Attendees will also receive 1 NABCEP CE credit for each APsystems webinar they attend. Be sure to sign up for both events of this 2-part series!

Three-Phase Made Simple

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This exclusive article from APsystems was featured in the recent Special Report by Solar Builder magazine, “The Case for Microinverters in C&I Solar.” It explores the growing adoption of microinverters in commercial applications, particularly the native 3-phase microinverters that have revolutionized the industry. The article highlights the simplified wiring diagrams and streamlined installation process made possible by the 3-phase system wiring, along with key considerations for PV module selection, layout design, next-gen microinverters, racking choices, and gateway placement.

To access the full article and gain valuable insights into the considerations and best practices for 3-phase microinverter design and installation:

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

Special Report: The Case for Microinverters in C&I Solar

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Technology is revolutionizing the design of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar systems, and one innovation leading the way is microinverters. With panels reaching unprecedented capacities of 600 W and beyond, and the emergence of UL 3741 compliant systems that provide more options for meeting NEC 690.12, microinverters are set to simplify C&I solar, just as they have transformed the residential solar sector. In this special report, Solar Builder magazine explores the advancements and benefits of microinverters tailored for C&I applications with APsystems.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Cost comparisons vs. string systems
  • Benefits beyond shade mitigation
  • Making three-phase “plug and play”
  • Safety advantages
  • How to reduce failure points
  • Adding battery storage

READ THE CASE HERE

Meet us in Philadelphia

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Looking to connect with APsystems? Our team will be at the RE+ Mid Atlantic solar show in Philadelphia on July 26! Stop by Booth #315, where we will be showcasing our latest solar microinverter innovations, the DS3 and QT2. Join us and explore firsthand how our microinverters can revolutionize your systems, delivering enhanced efficiency and performance. Our dedicated team will be on-site, ready to address any inquiries you may have, provide live demonstrations of our products, and offer valuable insights on implementing and integrating our microinverters into your setups. This event serves as a dynamic platform, bringing together key players in the solar and energy storage industry. See you there!

Dynamic Free Training Webinars!

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Calling all Professional Solar Installers! Harness the power of knowledge with APsystems’ exclusive series of FREE training webinars in July.

Designed specifically for professional installers like you, these webinars are your gateway to mastering our cutting-edge product lines. From installation techniques and setup procedures to unrivaled benefits and features.

Each webinar is packed with valuable insights and practical tips, divided into two parts. Part 1 delves into Microinverter Installation, unraveling the secrets to seamless integration. In Part 2, we’ll guide you through ECU Gateway Setup & Commissioning, along with an in-depth EMA walkthrough. Attending both parts is crucial to gaining a comprehensive understanding of the systems.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your expertise. Reserve your spot now by clicking the link below:

REGISTER HERE

JULY DATES: 5/6 and 11/12
*If July doesn’t work for you, these training webinars will take place again in August as well. Dates TBD.

Solar Spotlight: It’s no myth — microinverters work on commercial solar projects

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We are excited to have participated in the recent episode of Solar Power World’s Solar Spotlight podcast, which explores the trend of microinverters in commercial and industrial solar installations. As microinverters continue to increase in capacity and can handle higher capacity PV modules, they are no longer limited to smaller residential solar projects. APsystems is at the forefront of this trend, with our new QT2 microinverter designed for use with four solar panels simultaneously, compared to conventional models designed for only one panel. During the podcast, Jason Higginson, head of marketing for APsystems USA, discusses this new breakthrough in microinverter technology and the potential benefits that they bring to the commercial and industrial solar market.

Read an excerpt of APsystems’ Solar Spotlight podcast with Solar Power World here, but be sure to listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast app.

Come Chat with APsystems at these Upcoming Shows

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Looking to connect with APsystems? We’ll be showcasing our latest solar microinverter products, the DS3 and QT2, at some upcoming events! You can find us at the Midwest Solar Expo in Chicago—where APsystems is a Megawatt Sponsor—May 1-3 at Booth #38/39 and RE+ Southeast in Atlanta May 17-18 at Booth #215. Our team will be available to answer any questions, demonstrate our products, and give you ideas on how you can implement and install our microinverters into your systems for greater efficiency. We hope to see you there!

APsystems Busts Myths about Commercial Microinverters on The Pitch

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Microinverters have long been a go-to in residential solar arrays for how they simplify installation, provide panel-level monitoring and shade mitigation, and meet rapid-shutdown code requirements. But can they have the same impact in the commercial sector? APsystems’ Senior Director of Marketing USA, Jason Higginson, sat down with Solar Builder magazine on The Pitch to answer that question. Discussing APsystems’ quad microinverter, the QT2, he busted common myths about microinverters in commercial arrays, including their cost, power output, and points of failure. (Spoiler alert: the QT2 comes out on top!)

WATCH THE PITCH HERE

2022 APsystems Installation Award Winners

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Another historic year at APsystems is in the books! The strides we made—including surpassing 3 GW of installed capacity—mark significant milestones for our company and the industry as a whole. But, of course, nothing would be possible without our partner distributors, installers, and end-users that continue to propel APsystems forward.

This brings us to one of our favorite parts of each year—showcasing our project award winners. It’s always a pleasure to see the creativity and ingenuity that people are pairing with our microinverter technology. The 2022 competition also comes with some extra excitement as we have added a nonprofit category to recognize a special organization. Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter your project. Each entry was thoroughly considered and appreciated, but we ultimately could only choose three winners.

Learn more about this project here

In the commercial category, Sustainable Living Innovations, Inc. partnered with A. Adkisson Electric to take home the top prize for their solar innovation on a 15-story apartment building. Apollo Solar sits in the top spot of the residential category for its meticulous work on a 45-panel deinstall-reinstall. And lastly, our winner in the non-profit category, South Sound Solar and Quixote Communities, for their ingenious work of installing solar panels in a tiny home community that focuses on providing shelter for the homeless. Congratulations to all of our 2022 APsystems Project Award Winners!

Learn more about this project here

A decade ago, we couldn’t have imagined—although we hoped—seeing such incredible solar work being done on such a large scale. Each year, we are surprised and elated by the way that the industry is utilizing our microinverter technology. If you have an exciting project upcoming or already underway this year, keep it in mind, as our 2023 awards will be here before you know it! 

Learn more about this project here

303 Battery: When the global benchmark for sustainability is a Net Zero

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APsystems Project Award Commercial Winner – Sustainable Living Innovations with Adkisson Electric

The Belltown district in downtown Seattle is the city’s most densely populated neighborhood. Known for its vibrant nightlife, it boasts some of the area’s best restaurants, galleries, and music venues. It now also has the distinct privilege of being home to the world’s first high rise apartment building given the highly coveted Net Zero designation by ILFI (International Living Future Institute). 

Designed and built by Sustainable Living Innovations, the fifteen story building is unironically located on Battery Street and represents the pinnacle of sustainable architecture and design. Sustainable Living Innovations uses its patented building technology, which incorporates all necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure into wall panels that are fabricated off-site to specification. Once the wall panels are completed, they are delivered to the project site and placed, much like legos, on the building’s steel frame. This process has huge benefits including an accelerated time to market, as delays due to PNW weather are no longer a factor, as well as much less material and labor force waste when compared to traditional construction methods. 

The largest contributor to the energy savings is the use of 622 solar panels, expertly installed by Adkisson Electric, which adorn a large section of the building’s facade as well as the rooftop terrace and balconies. Using over 300 YC600 microinverters from APsystems and in conjunction with a combination of PV panels from QCell and Lumos, the on-site solar array generates roughly 210k kilowatt hours annually. The microinverters also come equipped with power factor control capability which allows for power factor adjustment according to utility, transformer, or battery requirements from the building’s energy storage system.

Making up the difference are several other energy saving systems that include a DC low voltage lighting system and a waste heat recovery system from SHARC that pulls heat from hot gray water and converts it back into energy that is then stored for future use.

The 303 Battery building is truly one of a kind but with Sustainable Living Innovations lighting the way, we can be sure it won’t stay that way for long. 

APsystems is very proud to award the APsystems Commercial Project of the Year for 2023 to Sustainable Living Innovations with Adkisson Electric for their revolutionary 303 Battery project!

 

See more pictures and video for this project here.

Learn more about other 2022 project winners here.