Mexican photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer Solartec Energia Renovable has partnered with US micro-inverter specialist SolarBridge Technologies to distribute alternating current (AC) modules in Mexico.
Under terms of the agreement, SolarBridge inverters will be combined with the Solartec panels to create a 'roof ready' solution.
The companies claim the units can reduce installation time by 20 per cent and deliver up to 25 per cent more energy harvest over central inverter-based alternatives. The first modules are expected to be shipped later this quarter.
Ron Van Dell, president and CEO of SolarBridge, said, 'We are very pleased to be working with Solartec to introduce AC solar solutions to Mexico. Plug-and-play AC modules are a very compelling product in such a rapidly growing market that has high solar irradiance.'
Miguel Medina, general manager of Solartec, added, 'SolarBridge has been an excellent partner in bringing the S60MC to market. Their innovative product design and high reliability made us confident that we could build the microinverter directly onto the module to offer what the Mexican solar market needs - easy, affordable solar solutions.'