SOLAR, STORAGE & SMART ENERGY SHOW
Lunch Mixers THE LUNCH MIXERS in the Energy Revolution Area were another drawcard that enabled several innovative companies and ‘creative geniuses’ to showcase their products and services to the assembly during the lunch breaks. The sessions came with the comfiest seats in the house, along with tables to work at or enjoy lunch at. No wonder people made themselves right at home. Let’s take a look at the companies who took advantage of the assembly to explain their good and services to a target audience in the hundreds.
Breath of fresh air Zen Ecosystems sent along Product Vice-President Grant Hatamosa to explain how to “Take control of one of the most overlooked energy users in buildings - split system air-conditioning” Here’s what he said: Up until now, the only way to control split system air-conditioning has been individually, with manual remote controls. Zen Ecosystems devices and software empower businesses, facilities managers, schools and homeowners to gain visibility over their heating and cooling usage and take control of one of the most overlooked energy users in buildings - split system air-conditioning. Zen Air devices and the Zen HQ cloud software allows multi-site and multi-zone facilities to remotely manage and control their HVAC as a single portfolio. By being able to set schedules which prevent unnecessary use and control the temperature, ZenHQ users can make energy savings without sacrificing comfort. The system enables HVAC usage patterns to be adjusted to maximise the value of solar power and time of use rates and minimise demand charges.
Fronius Primo Gen24 Plus – the upcoming single-phase hybrid inverter from Fronius Sebastien Ng, Application Engineer, Fronius covered the key technical features of the much-anticipated single-phase hybrid inverter from Fronius, the Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus, which is due for release in Australia this year.
Expanding on their very popular SnapInverter range, Fronius’ latest inverter offers a host of new features and is sure to impress. Integrated with both LG Chem and BYD, the Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus takes the innovation leader significantly closer to realising its vision of 24 hours of sun – a world powered 100 per cent by renewable energy sources.
Power to the people... … was the title of sonnen Asia Pacific chief executive Nathan Dunn’s address. He explained how people can share the energy generated in their own community, reduce reliance on grid electricity and save on energy bills at the same time. “Let’s bring power back to the people,” Nathan said.
From Product Innovation to Recycling Jinko Solar was ably represented by Dr Jin Hao, VP of R&D. He told the group that with the development of technology, Jinko Solar’s main module products have changed from multi-crystalline to mono-crystalline, from single side power generation to dual sides, and from fixed axis to intelligent tracking. The module application has also changed from industrial application (power plant) to house usage. Meanwhile, standardisation of PV devices, application, and safety is critical. He warned too that considering the lifetime cycle of modules, PV recycling will take a high priority to manage within next five years.
Energy Storage Solutions The presentation by Ben Li who is Managing Director of INVT Australia focused on the energy storage solutions from INVT, from 3 KW residential energy storage systems, 30-100 KW commercial energy storage, to MW energy storage containers for large scale solar and wind project. INVT is also introducing a new application titled ‘Solar-Storage-Charge’ for the electrical vehicle market. Completing the wrap was Daniel Kogoy, Head of Project Sales for Sungrow Australia who addressed ‘Innovative Commercial Solutions’.
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