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Hoymiles’ Three-Phase Solar Microinverter Enters North American Market

Solar Industry

Hoymiles has announced the North American launch of its three-phase microinverter, the HMT-2000-4T-208-NA series. This new microinverter is purpose-built to meet the demands of high-powered PV modules and deliver strong performance, cost-effectiveness and safety for commercial and industrial PV applications across North America.

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LEM launches automotive-grade sensor for bidirectional EV chargers

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Electrical measurement technology firm LEM has designed an automotive-grade residual current monitoring (RCM) type B sensor for bidirectional onboard EV chargers (OBCs). It works in combination with the RCM type B for bidirectional OBCs, where residual currents are detected and monitored, including AC and DC leakage currents.

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

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Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house. Once an EV can double as a stationary storage device, it will take its place as part of an energy ecosystem that includes rooftop solar and energy management—and could even become a source of revenue for owners and a valuable grid-balancing resource for utilities.

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Eaton invests more than $500 million in North American manufacturing

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Power-management multinational Eaton has announced investments in its North American manufacturing and operations to meet growing demand for electrical solutions from customers in utility, commercial, health care, industrial and residential markets. The majority of these investments are expected to be completed in 2024 and 2025.

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Renault’s bidirectional charger to drive 30% uptick in energy efficiency

Smart Energy International

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and Renault Group have jointly developed an on-board bidirectional EV charger, which reduces energy loss by 30%. With bidirectional charging, the vehicle serves the electrical network and enables the end consumer to reduce energy costs.”

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Eaton’s Charging Network Manager makes it easier to add EV charging using existing electrical service

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Adding EV charging stations often requires complex and expensive upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure. Intelligent power management company Eaton aims to meet this challenge with a new solution that safely maximizes the charging capabilities of existing electrical systems.

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Battery-integrated chargers offer a cure for America’s weak electric infrastructure

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Adding batteries to the system offers several benefits: coupled with on-site generation, it allows charging to be offered at off-grid locations; it enables peak shaving to avoid utility demand charges; and in some cases it allows a site to avoid expensive grid connection upgrades. A battery-buffered system is just taking energy from the grid.