According to the company, Active Array provides module level control, offering management, control and safety benefits for the manufacturer, the installer and the end user. The wireless technology reduces hardware cost and simplifies installation, while providing sophisticated control and monitoring at module level.
The TwentyNinety Active Array system enables the tracking of performance at PV module level, identifying problems to allow early intervention, optimising architecture and monitoring warranty data. It identifies and isolates a poor performing or shaded module, and improves string performance.
Richard Pitkin, managing director of TwentyNinety, said: “Independent calculations we have commissioned have estimated that, over the lifetime of a PV array, use of the intelligent monitoring and control provided by Active Array will give up to a 20% performance gain compared to an ‘untended’ PV array installation.”
Fire and electrical safety are key concerns with installations of PV modules. Active Array tackles these issues head-on by providing remote data and control over every module, the company said.
