APsystems Unveils World’s Most Advanced Solar Microinverter

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#APsystems—APsystems
introduces the YC600, a dual-module, utility-interactive microinverter
with Reactive Power Control (RPC) technology and Rule 21 grid support
functionality at Solar Power International in Las Vegas, NV.

The first of its kind, the YC600 was designed to accommodate today’s
high output PV panels, offer enhanced capability and meet the latest
grid compliance standards, including UL 1741 SA requirements for
California Rule 21 as well as voltage and frequency ride through and RPC
for European and Australian DER requirements.

Offering an unprecedented 300VA peak output power per channel, the YC600
works with 60 and 72-cell PV modules and offers dual, independent MPPT
per panel. The unit operates within a wider MPPT voltage range than
competing brands for a greater energy harvest and boasts a durable, NEMA
6/IP67, powder-coated aluminum enclosure, bucking today’s trend of
plastic casings.

“Integrating smart grid-interactive capability, reactive power control
and Rule 21 support functionality into a dual-module microinverter while
still maintaining independent MPPT per channel is a groundbreaking
achievement in microinverter technology,” said Olivier Jacques,
executive vice president, USA and EMEA. “We’ve significantly raised the
bar with this product.”

The YC600 builds on the successful APsystems line of multi-module
microinverters, simplifying installation and reducing logistics costs.
The unit features both integrated ground and DC connectors for fast,
hassle-free installation and maintains inherent compliance to NEC 690.12
Rapid Shutdown code requirements. An integrated ZigBee antenna offers
broadband communication over a mesh network for fast, accurate data
monitoring.

“The demands on today’s power conversion systems require that
manufacturers not only bring cutting-edge concepts into existence, but
also include the complex capabilities of successful previous
generations, all while accommodating both current and new compliance
standards,” said Dr. Yuhao Luo, APsystems’ chief technology officer.
“The YC600 includes dozens of new and advanced features and functions
that outclass competing products. And then we added free monitoring.”

The groundbreaking new microinverter will debut at Solar Power
International, being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 11-13, booth
#1745. The product is now available in Australia and Asia-Pacific
markets and will soon launch in the U.S. market mid-Q4 and EMEA market
late Q4 of this year.

About APsystems

Founded in Silicon Valley USA in 2009, APsystems has grown to encompass
three global business units with offices around the world, serving
customers in more than 80 countries with its ground-breaking
multi-module microinverters, including the YC1000, the world’s
best-selling 3-phase microinverter.

Today, with hundreds of thousands of units installed producing more than
142 GWh of clean, renewable energy, APsystems continues to be a leader
in the ever-growing solar MLPE segment and a solid corporate performer,
profitable each of the past five years. APsystems USA is based in
Seattle, Washington; APsystems EMEA is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands
and Lyon, France; APsystems APAC is based in Jiaxing, China.

Information on APsystems solar microinverter products can be found at www.APsystems.com.

Contacts

APsystems
Jason
Higginson, 206-774-8524
Director of Marketing
[email protected]