US-based Tigo Energy Inc. a key supplier of the solar industry’s Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) announced the launch of its Pure Signal technology for Tigo RSS Transmitters. The device is specifically designed to further enhance powerline communication (PLC) signal quality, which includes tackling the problem of Pure Signal technology’s reduction in the impact of electromagnetic interference in large-scale solar power systems.
The technology is built on the patented advanced rapid shutdown system which will work in conjunction with Tigo RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology, and third-party solar inverters to deliver design and installation flexibility for solar power installers and EPCs and enable a significant reduction in the balance of system (BOS) and labour costs. It is specially designed to tackle the issue of disturbances in PLC signals, often referred to as ‘crosstalk,’ which can result in a reduction of the effectiveness of system communications functions in large-scale systems.
“The Pure Signal technology helped us avert a significant amount of rework after a design review showed that some of our cable runs could be at risk of crosstalk issues,” said Mike Ulanski, director of construction at Catalyze. “Without the ability to put the new Tigo RSS Transmitter into play quickly, the timeline and profitability of the project would have taken a hit. The installation guidelines and design review from Tigo have been extraordinarily helpful, but this Pure Signal technology gives us much more flexibility at both design and install phases.”
“Our mission is to provide high-quality, reliable, and flexible MLPE solutions to meet customers’ needs for different system configurations. Pure Signal technology delivers on that mission,” said Jing Tian, chief growth officer at Tigo Energy. “With Pure Signal technology we open a new universe of solar installation design possibilities and provide cost savings in BOS and labour. I am delighted to see companies like Catalyze engaging to take full advantage of the solution.”
