August 23, 2006—Xantrex Technology, Inc. recently announced the expansion of its North American solar product line to include the new GT 3.8 Grid Tie Solar Inverter.
According to the company, the new 3.8-kilowatt (kW) inverter boasts the highest efficiency for its power range as determined by the California Energy Commission inverter test protocol.
Xantrex said it designed the GT 3.8, which converts direct current from solar panels into alternating current power for the electricity grid, to allow installers to use a 20-ampere output current breaker. The company noted that two of the new inverters will fit on a standard 200-amp service panel without exceeding the National Electrical Code limit of 25 percent of service panel rating from current sources.
Xantrex is a world leader in advanced power electronics, enabling delivery of electricity anytime anywhere. For more on the company, see its Web site.
