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Engineers face many challenges when designing solar powered systems. Naturally, choosing and sizing solar panels is an important element -- however this is just the beginning of the design. Maximizing energy transfer from the panels, energy storage and energy conversion are also crucial elements in creating an efficient system. Avnet brings together industry leading solar technologies from the world’s foremost semiconductor, electromechanical and solar panel manufacturers, along with best-in-class technical expertise and supply chain management services. From design to delivery, Avnet offers whatever assistance is necessary to bring products to market.

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Heather Robertson,   
Avnet Technology Director,  Renewable Energy


Featured Article: 
Design challenges for solar-powered HB-LED lighting

 
Efficient power conversion is an important factor in typical HB-LED (high-brightness-light-emitting-diode) lighting applications—and especially in solar-powered applications. Designers of systems for these applications must not only maximize power from the solar panel but also condition it for maximum energy storage in the battery array and convert it for use in powering the HB LEDs... Read entire article >>
 
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EETmag.com (Nov-Dec 2009)
 
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Design Solutions for Solar Applications Web Seminar

In this series from Avnet and STMicro Electronics , design engineers will gain insight into the challenges of designing electronics for solar powered systems, as well as training on design solutions, reference designs and specialized products for solar applications.

The 3 part series includes a session on PV module and junction box electronics, a session on grid-tied solar inverters/microinverters and optimizers, as well as a session on off-grid solutions for industrial applications and solar powered portable devices.

View Part 1:
Junction Box Technologies


View Part 2:
PV Inverters and Microinverters


View Part 3:
Offgrid Solar