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REFU Solar Previews 24kW Inverter for U.S. Market

July 11, 2010 by Jeff Shepard

REFU Elektronik GmbH announced that its North American subsidiary, REFU Solar Electronics, Inc., is previewing its 24kW, REFUSOL 024K-UL inverter line for the U.S. market.

The design of the REFUSOL 024K-UL will feature 2 x 500V maximum dc input voltage with 3-phase grid connection. This cutting-edge construction will enable the units to achieve a maximum efficiency of 98.2% and a European efficiency of 97.8%, a wide dc input voltage range and an MPPT-range of 2 x 260 to 450V.

The REFUSOL 024K-UL inverter is qualified for outdoor installation due to NEMA 3R protection class and can be used in combination with crystalline and thin-film modules.

In addition, the company says the transformerless design with passive natural convection cooling makes for a remarkably compact and lightweight form factor allowing for swift and hassle-free installations in a host of commercial applications.