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Solartec Energia Renovable AC modules, coupled with SolarBridge Technologies’ microinverters are to be introduced to the Mexican market, it has been announced.
Solartec’s S60MC is a 240W monocrystalline AC module that converts DC power from each solar module to grid-compliant AC power. The S60MC features a SolarBridge Pantheon microinverter that is factory-installed on the back of the module. The integrated assembly is backed by a single 25-year warranty. Solartec plans to begin shipping S60MC modules later this quarter.
Roof-ready AC modules powered by SolarBridge reduce field installation time by 20% and deliver up to 25% more energy harvest over central inverter-based systems, claims SolarBridge. Integrated AC modules provide the lowest installed cost for rooftop solar, a powerful incentive for the burgeoning solar market in Mexico. Solartec’s S60MC is also certified by Mexico’s FIDE (Fideicomiso Para El Ahorro De Energia Electrica) as an energy-efficient product, qualifying system owners for additional rebates.
IMS Research has identified Mexico as a market with very high potential for future PV deployment and predicts it to become one of the fastest growing markets, with installations increasing at a rate of over 200% over the next four years.
“We are very pleased to be working with Solartec to introduce AC solar solutions to Mexico,” said Ron Van Dell, president and CEO of SolarBridge. “Plug-and-play AC modules are a very compelling product in such a rapidly growing market that has high solar irradiance.”
“SolarBridge has been an excellent partner in bringing the S60MC to market,” said Miguel Medina, general manager of Solartec. “Their innovative product design and high reliability made us confident that we could build the microinverter directly onto the module to offer what the Mexican solar market needs – easy, affordable solar solutions.”
