Electricity + Control September 2015

ENERGY + ENVIROFICIENCY

ROUND UP

Setting our sights on the sun Prewired string boards The string boards have been designed for installation in photovoltaic systems with a capacity up to 1 000 Vdc. Modular dc devices Compact rotary switch disconnectors (only 3.5 modules) allow for dc side disconnec- tion. Ac side protection GEWISS products for ac side protection can meet all system requirements in the resi- dential, commercial and industrial sectors. Modular sc devices LST surge protection limiters are suitable for ac side protection from overvoltage generated by atmospheric discharges, for maximum inverter service continuity. Type B residual current circuit breakers, for protection from ac side indirect con- tacts, in situations where inverters without transformers are installed or the inverter is constructed to prevent direct current disper- sion to earth owing to faults.

Empty, compact string or parallel enclosures The range comprises 40CD_IP55 type 4 to 36module enclosures, for numerous ac and dc side board configurations.and medium- scale photovoltaic systems are common. Enquiries: Charlton Opperman. Tel. 010 202 3300 or email charltonO@acdc.co.za

GEWISS has a comprehensive range of products for photovoltaic systems and has become a major player in the surprising growth trend of renewable energies over the last few years. Today, photovoltaics is still an investment choice, not only for ecological reasons, but also for cutting energy consumption costs. With government benefits being applied soon in South Africa, everyone can pro- duce electricity and this is why photovolta- ics, unlike other renewable energies, has evolved not only the industrial sphere but above all the commercial and residential sectors, calling for specific products for the development of plants and systems. GEWISS has designed solutions to trans- port the energy produced by photovoltaic panels until it is put onto the low voltage grid. The solutions cover both dc and ac side requirements, meeting the most wide- ranging needs for system protection, isola- tion, distribution and trunking. ACDC Dynamics is the sole distributor of the Italian designed Gewiss product ranges in Southern Africa.