Gal Bauer
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Complying with USA National Electric Code (NEC) 690.12 Rapid Shutdown
The National Electrical Code (section 690.12) sets the Rapid Shutdown (RSD) requirements criteria. This code changes from time to time, and compliance is required for all structure-mounted systems ...
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Tour of the Tigo Energy Intelligence (EI) Monitoring Portal
A new System Owner will find a myriad of powerful tools available in their Energy Intelligence (EI) Monitoring Portal (online) and EI App. Tigo's Energy Intelligence (EI) software shows module-lev...
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PVWatts
PVWatts is built and maintained by the National Renewable Energy Labs. The tool can be found here: http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/calculators/PVWATTS/version1/ PVWatts was created before Smart Module...
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Tigo System Data - Storage and Transfer
This article discusses the Tigo's Data Logger's benefits and limitations of data transfer and storage (in cases of internet outage). Contents: Data Reliability Data Storage Data Transfer Da...
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How are Tigo Optimizers Different from Microinverters?
Tigo Energy optimizers do not convert DC to AC. Our DC-DC solution enables greater energy harvest because it is 99.6% efficient and the installation benefits from highly efficient central inverters...
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Design Considerations for Uneven Parallel Strings
Tigo's optimizers (MLPE: TS4-A-O) can help to compensate for production losses due to uneven strings and PV-Module Mismatch, as long as the variance (between the parallel strings' output) remains b...
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Inverter Compliance
All Tigo MLPE product (Smart Modules, Retrofit optimizers, etc.), are designed to work with any inverter for sale, at the time of Tigo product manufacturing. Tigo's technology is the only available...
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Can we use an Optimizer on Just One String or One Module?
If using TS4-L or TS4-O (either integrated or with TS4-A Advanced Add-On/Retrofit), it may be possible, depending on your site layout. Learn more about selective deployment of optimization here. W...
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How are Tigo Optimizers Different From Other DC-DC Optimizers?
Tigo optimizers (for Smart Modules and retrofit) are compatible with any inverter technology that exists at the market at the time of manufacturing. This enables system designers to keep working wi...
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AFCI Compliance
This article introduces the concept of AFCI Compliance, and confirms Tigo compatibility. Contents: What is AFCI AFCI Triggers Retired (legacy) Products Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Are the T...