Aichang New Energy develops third-generation micro-string inverter technology that enables component-level control and monitoring in photovoltaic systems, enhancing energy output and safety. This technology addresses the risks of high DC voltage and inefficiencies in traditional string inverters, resulting in reduced operational costs and improved system performance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional string inverters in photovoltaic (PV) systems present safety risks due to high DC voltage and can suffer from inefficiencies caused by shading, installation variations, or component mismatch. These issues lead to reduced energy output, increased operational costs, and underutilization of available space.
Solution
Aichang New Energy (AdvanSol) offers a third-generation micro-string inverter technology that enables component-level control and monitoring in PV systems, optimizing energy production and enhancing safety. Their solutions address the limitations of traditional string inverters by allowing each PV module to operate independently, maximizing power output and mitigating the impact of shading or module mismatch. The system also facilitates rapid shutdown capabilities to eliminate high DC voltage, reducing the risk of electrical hazards and enabling safer maintenance. AdvanSol provides both full micro-inverter solutions and upgrade packages for existing string inverter systems.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes PV system owners and operators in residential, commercial, and utility-scale installations, as well as EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) companies and solar installers seeking to improve system performance, safety, and monitoring capabilities.
Features
- Component-level Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to optimize the energy harvest from each PV module
- Remote monitoring and diagnostics for identifying and resolving performance issues at the module level
- Rapid shutdown functionality to reduce DC voltage to safe levels during maintenance or emergencies
- Compatibility with various PV module types, orientations, and string lengths for flexible system design
- Acloud smart platform for module-level data monitoring and management
- Solutions for upgrading existing string inverter systems to enable module-level control
- String controllers in 100-120K series for module-level regulation