Energetica India 89 - May 2020

design. The system can produce more stable power output under irradiation, these characteristics bring nearly 3.5% power generation increase during the whole life cycle of the project. Superior Reliability with Top-of-Range Lifespan Results Mean Better Bankability: Solis string inverter technologies have achieved top-of-range lifespan that have been validated by independent labs. This means higher returns you can bank on. Designed for Flexibility & Higher Energy Yield: The Solis 110kW has a flexible design that allows for shorter strings where needed and multi-orientation designs. Our multiple MPPTs are 100% fully inde- pendent, offering a wide DC operating voltage range. This means we have a higher production yield for greater roof utility and energy density. Furthermore, the operating mode of Solis 110kW allows the inverter to ride through grid disturbances to increase the overall system yield. Its operation-through-volt- age fluctuations provide grid stability and reliability. Higher System Returns: At 13 amps per string, the Solis 110kW offers one of the highest input current ratings on the market. This design allows the use of higher current bi-facial mod- ules and can be combined with a whole column of tracking motors, which deliv- ers more yield than current inverter de- signs based on lower input current. Solis 110kW gives contractors more for less: less manpower; less hassle; less cost. Our swap-out replacement process is fast and efficient for simple better O&M E nergetica I ndia : What kind of new tech- nology/upgrades can we expect from Solis in the inverterniche? I drish K han : Solis is making full use of its fifth-generation technology platform in its new 110kW string inverter designed for commercial rooftop applications. The fifth-generation platform incorporates industry-leading electronic components resulting in the highest efficiency on the market. At 98.7%, this maximum efficien - cy rating is at the top of its class. As part of its fifth generation, Solis also provides onboard diagnostic tools that can be used on-site or remotely, great- ly reducing O&M time and cost. Further setting Solis apart from its competition, our conservative engineering design margin ensures reliable operation in the most challenging grid conditions. The Solis cost and energy yield advan- tages are unique in the industry. In com- bining our high cost-performance ratio, low installation and O&M costs with mar- ket-leading conversion efficiency and energy harvest advantages, the Solis 110kW technology boosts energy yield and ROI for PV power plants. E nergetica I ndia : What kind of new op- erative processes could be looked at in the solar industry to mitigate the risks of similar COVID-19 outbreaks? I drish K han : The preventive guidelines for COVID-19 has already been shared by government of India which includes social distancing and travel only when necessary. We, at Solis, are committed to follow the government guidelinesWe need to ensure that the team travels only if required and with basic PPE, (like facemask, hand-glows). We believe the current situation will encourage people to interact digitally (video conference), via using mobile apps like (WhatsApp, WeChat, or any other meeting tool) thereby ensuring that the day to day ac- tivities are not stopped.For service sup- port activities Solis string inverters could be accessed via LCD without need of any other gadget, thereby communicat- ing directly with the inverter. Meanwhile, the Person on the site can always get in contact with our service-line engineer for troubleshooting over a phone call. We, also, use Solis monitoring to know the working situation for any power plant. In case, of device replacement, our lo- gistics service partner can ship the material to customer site from our 3 dif- ferent service warehouse [Gurugram (north-region), Bhiwandi (west-region) and Bangalore (south-region)]. Solis In- dia is already structured in such a way to support our customer remotely and we leverage this structure in the current COVID-19 situation & post lockdown till any further public information released by Government of India. Do not worry! For those of you doing their part and staying home, remem- ber that you can remotely monitor your photovoltaic equipment using the Solis mobile APP. We will together beat this #COVID19. energetica INDIA- May_2020 17 INTERVIEW