Xandex Introduces SunMizer Shade Mitigation Tool for Solar Modules

Xandex Inc. and European subsidiary Xandex B.V. are introducing the new SunMizer™ shade mitigation tool for photovoltaic modules to the European solar energy market.

SunMizer is a shade mitigation tool that increases solar energy harvest by recovering power that is lost when shade falls on a solar module. By isolating the shaded solar module(s) from the rest of the modules in a series connected string, SunMizer prevents the shaded panel from drawing down the power output of the non-shaded modules. At the same time, SunMizer harvests power from the shaded module and contributes that power to the string. The result is recovered power that would normally be lost due to shade.

"SunMizer is a true plug-and-play tool offering installers a simple and reliable approach to increasing power for systems with shade exposure," said Tim Kubes, Solar Products Sales and Marketing Director for Xandex Inc. "With selective installation only on shaded modules, SunMizer costs less to install and requires less than 10% of the components of competing systems resulting in the best value for our customers."

SunMizer is UL 1741 and GS/ CE safety certified. SunMizer is available in 48 and 80Vdc models that make it well suited for use with nearly all mono and multi-crystalline solar modules.