Application Note – Surge Protection for Solar System Lightning and Overvoltages Protection


Lightning and overvoltages: Why solar systems need surge protection

These products are available for design and production to meet specifications/dimensions of project requirements.

Solar Balance of System Components / Electrical Disconnects
-DC Combiner Boxes
-DC Disconnect Cabinets
-DC Breaker Cabinets
-DC Subcombiner Boxes
-AC String Combiner
-AC Combiner Boxes
-AC Disconnect Boxes
-AC Breaker Cabinets
-AC Subpanels
-DC Feeder Assemblies
-DC Connectors
-AC Connectors
-DC Lugs
-AC Lugs
-Wire Lugs
-Grounding Lugs
-Copper Lugs
-Aluminum Lugs
-Compression Lugs
-Mechanical Lugs
-Barrel Connectors/Lugs
-AC Surge Suppression
-DC Surge Suppression
-Fuses
-Fuse holders
-MC4 Connectors

CABLES
-PV Cables 600/1000V
-PV Cables 1000/2000V
-XHHW
-THHN
-THWN
-C0842
-RAVEN
-URD 35KV
-TR-XLPE
-Grounding Single Conductor
-Ground Multi Conductor
-Lightning
-Cable Ties
-Cable Clips
-Cable Lugs
-Aluminum Lugs
-Copper Lugs

Electrical Transformers
-Dry Type Stainless Transformer
-Substation and ONAN Transformers with Fused Disconnects
-Substation and Cast Resin Transformers
-Oil Filled Transformer ONAN
-Oil Filled Transformer ANAN
-Oil Filled Transformer Pad Mount
-Oil Filled Transformer Pole Mount
-Cast Resin Transformers
-HV Dry Type Transformers with Finger Safe Fuse Holders
-Transformers for solar inverters
-Transformers for wind turbines
-Transformers for solar microinverters

Solar Carports, Solar Energy Ports
-Single Cantilever
-Double Cantilever
-Continuous Span
-Top of Pole Mounts

Microgrids
-Self-sustained Grid Solutions
-Supply nearly 100 percent of electricity utilizing wind, solar, and battery systems
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-Hybrid solar systems
-Full genset system replacement with renewable energy systems and storage

Batteries
-Lithium LMNC
-Lithium LFP

Battery Racks
-Battery Racks for use with Aquion Energy: Saltwater Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Battery Racks for use with Aquion Energy Aspen 48M-25.9 48v Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Battery Racks for use with Aquion Energy Aquion Energy Aspen 48S-2.2 48v Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Battery Racks for use with Aquion Energy Aquion Energy S30-0080 48v Battery Stack (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)

-Battery Pallet Racks for use with Aquion Energy: Saltwater (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Battery Pallet Racks for use with Aquion Energy Aspen 48M-25.9 48v Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Battery Pallet Racks for use with Aquion Energy Aquion Energy Aspen 48S-2.2 48v Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Battery Pallet Racks for use with Aquion Energy S30-0080 48v Battery Stack (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)

Containerized Battery Stations
-Containerized Battery Stations for use with Aquion Energy: Saltwater Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Containerized Battery Stations for use with Aquion Energy Aspen 48M-25.9 48v Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Containerized Battery Stations for use with Aquion Energy Aquion Energy Aspen 48S-2.2 48v Battery (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)
-Containerized Battery Stations for use with Aquion Energy Aquion Energy S30-0080 48v Battery Stack (for use with Aquion’s Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery)

Battery Enclosures
-Battery Enclosures and Racks are designed to hold batteries of different sizes
-Outdoor and Indoor Battery Enclosures for Gel Battery (single and multiple batteries)
-Outdoor and Indoor Battery Enclosures for Lead Acid Battery (single and multiple batteries)
-Outdoor and Indoor Battery Enclosures for Lithium Battery (single and multiple batteries)
-Outdoor and Indoor Battery Enclosures for Ni MH Battery (single and multiple batteries)
-Outdoor and Indoor Battery Enclosures for Flow Battery (single and multiple batteries)
-Indoor Battery Racks for Gel Battery (multiple batteries – golf cart type)
-Indoor Battery Racks for Lead Acid Battery (multiple batteries – golf cart type)
-Indoor Battery Racks for Lithium Battery (multiple batteries – golf cart type)
-Indoor Battery Racks for Ni MH Battery (multiple batteries – golf cart type)
-Indoor Battery Racks for Flow Battery(multiple batteries – golf cart type)

Value Added Steel Supply for the PV Industry
-Galvanized Pipes and Tubes for Pole Mounts (carbon, black, or galvanized)
-Galvanized Pipes and Tubes for Ground Mounts (carbon, black, or galvanized)
-Galvanized Pipes and Tubes for Pole Mounts (carbon, black, or galvanized)
-Threaded and Coupled Pipes (T&C)
-Carbon Steel Pipes for Structural Purposes (Pipes)
-Carbon Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes (Square)
-Carbon Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes (Rectangle)
-Carbon Steel Tubes Electrical Conduit Tubing (Various)
-Z-Channels
-C-Channels
-W-Channels
-I-Channels
-Aluminum Channels
-Aluminum Tubulars
-Ground Screws – Tubular
-Ground Screws – Flange
-Engineered Flanges
-Engineered Welded Flanges
-Expansion Bolts
-Cast in Place Forms
-Pre-cast Forms

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World Technology supplies 1.9MW Solar Project Utility Scale Installation in Central America

About World Technology Corp.:
World Technology is an innovative export management company that handles the exports for several leading US solar equipment manufacturers. We are experts on developing and supporting international markets for photovoltaic equipment. Headquartered in New York, our multi-lingual sales executives support customers in over 45 countries. We are not a distributor, we offer high quality solar products and full design and logistics support at pricing lower than buying direct from the manufacturer.