With an unwavering commitment to revolutionizing large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, Ampt, a leading DC optimizer company, introduces its latest breakthrough – the i50 String Optimizer. Designed to enhance performance and reduce costs for utility-scale PV or PV-plus-storage projects, the i50 String Optimizer is a game-changer for solar energy power plant developers, owners, and operators seeking to maximize clean energy generation, project return on investment (ROI), and grid resilience.

Building upon the proven success of the highly esteemed i32 String Optimizer, the i50 takes power management solutions to the next level. By harnessing the cutting-edge technology of the i32 and combining it with innovative enhancements, Ampt has crafted a powerful tool that offers higher power capacity and unparalleled design flexibility.

Ampt’s String Optimizers are unparalleled DC/DC converters that deliver the full available power from the PV array at a consistently high voltage. The advantages of this higher voltage operation are two-fold: reduced current for the same power output, leading to cost savings, and a decreased need for electrical components such as cables, inverters, transformers, and energy storage systems.

The i50 String Optimizer surpasses its predecessors with the added benefit of enabling fewer solar trackers per MW in the system. Moreover, Ampt’s predictable DC bus voltage streamlines battery and inverter controls, bolstering the power plant’s grid responsiveness. The optimizers also integrate maximum power point tracking (MPPT) on each input, optimizing lifetime production. To further augment operational efficiency, wireless monitoring is included to improve both operation and maintenance.

Achieving remarkable power density and output power of up to 70 kW, the i50 empowers the deployment of a single optimizer on each solar tracker. Its ability to accommodate higher input currents, parallel strings of PV modules, and flexible string lengths empowers system designers to effectively maximize the utilization of each solar tracker, eliminating typical string sizing constraints present in systems without Ampt technology.

Designed to cater to a variety of applications, the i50 is particularly well-suited for utility-scale solar power plants leveraging high-power PV modules and solar trackers. By enabling system owners and developers to optimize the total cost of PV power plants, Ampt’s i50 opens up new opportunities for the proliferation of sustainable energy solutions.

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