Industry leader in renewable energy expands its portfolio to give installers true “system edge” with their customers

ARLINGTON, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, will showcase SystemEdge and other innovations during the Intersolar North America conference, July 12 to 14 in San Francisco. A pre-tested, wired and configured package complete with energy storage, SystemEdge gives solar equipment installers the best of both worlds: custom quality and craftsmanship, in a product that can be ordered as one part number and installed in less than half the time it would normally take.

"SystemEdge is the latest in a line of examples of OutBack innovation aimed at making our installers lives easier and their businesses more successful," noted Ray Barbee, director of sales. "With their customers needs becoming more complex and their expectations getting higher, we wanted solar contractors to have a simpler and more cost-effective installation path. SystemEdge is the result, and its shipping now in time for the peak installation season."

The SystemEdge concept is built around OutBacks acclaimed Radian Grid/Hybrid inverter/charger, a power-conversion engine that makes it possible for a system owner to "zero out" the grid if enough solar is present, and enjoy both grid-tied economic advantages and also off-grid independence if desired. The SystemEdge approach also includes an Integrated Battery Rack (IBR) with OutBacks innovative NanoCarbon batteries, a maintenance-free design which deliver up to 30 percent longer service life in typical installations compared to conventional types. The system is fully tested and ready-to-go; requiring only wall-mounting and a few basic connections.

OutBack is also showing its new ICS+ Integrated Combiner Solution, which provides the safety and shut-down operation required by the National Electrical Code for rooftop-mounted solar arrays. Along with SystemEdge, ICS+ makes OutBack the only single brand offering a fully-compliant, UL-1741 listed system from rooftop to battery. "This level of assurance is exactly what solar contractors can take to the bank, in closing system sales with their customers" said Barbee.

Adding to the value proposition for solar designers and installers, enhancements were also made to OutBacks trusted OPTICS control and monitoring technology, which provides sophisticated energy flow metrics at-a-glance. The enhancements include the addition of solar "fleet" management for users with multiple systems, in campus or microgrid applications.

Visit OutBack Power at Intersolar North America
All of OutBacks innovations are designed with residential energy independence in mind, providing homeowners and installers with reliable, "future-proof" technology to ensure a high return on investment regardless of changing regulatory policies and energy scenarios. To learn more from OutBack Power about energy monitoring, management and storage, join the team at Intersolar NA at booth 8219 or email sales@outbackpower.com.

About OutBack Power Technologies
OutBack Power Technologies, a member of The Alpha Group, is the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, back-up power and mobile applications. Founded in 2001 with an emphasis on product performance and innovation, OutBack is now a brand leader in the renewables industry, backed by the resources of the 40 year-old Alpha Group. OutBack is established as the first choice of professionals designing systems for harsh environmental conditions and applications where reliability is paramount. Whether the application is village micro-grids in Africa, rural electrification projects in Latin America, remote off-grid cabins in Alaska, or a suburban home in Southern California, OutBack Power Technologies has set the bar for delivering advanced power conversion electronics. OutBack products and systems are sold through a network of distributors serving advanced solar installers around the globe. Famous for its legendary power electronics, OutBack is also a leader in the rapidly-growing field of energy storage for PV systems. For more information, please visit www.outbackpower.com.