Utility-scale power plant solutions that deliver more

Utilities demand predictable, low-cost PV solutions

Investors in utility-scale PV power plants demand the most reliable, efficient, and cost effective components and operations. To meet this need, PV module and balance-of-system (BOS) component manufacturers offer products tailored to the utility sector.  These components are expected to produce predictable power over the system lifespan while surviving the harshest environments.

Utility-grade modules are often combined into megawatt-sized and larger blocks of PV -- including racking, wiring, and power electronics -- to minimize integration time and costs. However, economies of scale alone will not achieve the cost targets of investors and suppliers in the utility market.  Further advances in products, system design, and support are required. 

Ampt removes risk and increases the value of utility-scale PV systems

Ampt technology meets the demanding requirements of utilities with industry-leading reliability and scalable module-level communications. Our unique features lower risk from utility-scale projects while delivering more value.

Ampt offers active electronics that are integrated into the junction-box of PV modules.  These electronics not only recapture mismatch losses between PV modules and strings, but enable other components in the system to operate more efficiently.  Central inverters, trackers, and DC wiring all benefit from a system with Ampt-powered PV modules.

Our technology also allows designers and integrators to greatly reduce BOS costs in their systems.

More reliable. More predictable. Less cost. That’s Ampt.

Features

  • Reliable – demonstrated 90 million hour MTBF, backed by a 25 year warranty
  • Multi-mode MPPT – patented technology for maximum lifetime harvest
  • Programmable output – patented technology to lower BOS costs and maximize land use
  • Inverter compatible – deploy with the central inverter of your choice
  • Scalable communication – multi-path wireless that scales for large installations

Benefits

  • Improved bankability – remove risk of module obsolescence
  • Recovered mismatch losses – maximize the production of each module and string
  • Higher uptime – isolate failures to prevent dropped strings and inverters
  • Greater predictability – decrease effect of system degradation on lifetime output
  • More efficient O & M – rapidly locate and repair module and wiring problems

Results

  • Lower cost of PV energy
  • Reduced project risk