APsystems Value Proposition
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- 2. Founded in Sillicon Valley in 2009 More than 20 000 installations monitored worldwide, reaching over 250 MWp in 2015 World’s second-largest Microinverters supplier by shipment in 2014* * : according to Green Tech Media and IHS Analysts firms. ISO 9001:2008 QA Certified Technology protected by 44 patents Leading the industry in Solar Microinverter Technology
- 3. Procurement and Manufacturing • ISO 9001:2008 ; ISO 14001: 2004 certified • Partnership with TDG Technology- world-class contract manufacturer Designed for 25+ Years • R&D center based in Sillicon Valley, US • World’s largest Module Level Power Electronics systems offering • Warranty up to 20 years • 20 000 hours accelerated life testing • Outdoor testing • IP67 enclosure rating Innovation and Performance System Monitoring/ Management • Module-level monitoring – can identify performance issues at module level. • Maintenance scheduling Financials and Bankability • APsystems reached profitability in 2012 • Supported by world-class listed industrial investors: TDG-Tech, Haining Oriental Tianli innovation industry fund, Haining Huili trade LLC C o m p a n y H i s t o r y 2009 2010 • APsystems is founded in Sillicon Valley , USA 2011 2012 • Manufacturing facility opens in JIaxing • Sydney office opens • Flagship product YC500 dual-module micro launched • Seattle office opens • World’s largest microinverters based installation (6MW) • World’s 1st true 3- Phase microinverter launch (YC1000-3) 2013 • APsystems opens industrial unit including manufacturing in Washington state, US 2014 • APsystems NL warehouse & office open 2015 • APsystems surpasses 250MWp installed in 2015 2016 • Strong investment planned in EMEA to accelerate footprint
- 6. EMS Partnership Manufacturing house for supercomputers, communications equipment manufacturing Located in the same building with APsystems Qualified 500,000 units capacity (SMT+DIP lines) ISO14001 APsystems NPI team 10 years-plus industrial experience Certified ISO9001:2008 Implemented OA and ERP in daily operations
- 7. Residential Commercial SCALABLE AC Solutions H I G H E S T C O S T - E F F I C I E N C Y BEST BANKABILITY Solar powered Homes, New Build, Community Solar, Social Housing… Industrial park Agricultural Public buildings Carports EV station..
- 8. ● 3 phase microinverter (WW innovation) ● 4 modules up to 310W ● 12 units per AC branch (48 modules) YC1000/3 ● Single phase microinverter ● 2 modules up to 310W ● 7 units per AC branch (14 modules) YC500
- 9. Dual YC500 Microinverters series • 1 YC500 for 2 panels, 2 MPPT • Warranty up to 20 years, IP67 ECU | Energy Control Unit • APsystems’ information gateway transferring module-level data in real time, offers remote troubleshooting.. • PLC and ZigBee Comms • Warranty 2 years, IP30 EMA| Energy Management • Free advanced monitoring available on PC, Tablets and smartphone. • Receive status reports to ensure proper system performance • Module-level data available for Homeowner accounts. • Installer account offers more robust feature set for system configuration, mapping and control
- 10. EMA | Energy Management • Free advanced monitoring available on PC, Tablets and smartphone. • Receive status reports to ensure proper system performance • Module-level data available for Homeowner accounts. • Installer account offers more robust feature set for system configuration, mapping and control Quad YC1000-3, True 3-phase Microinverter or Dual YC500 series • Industry 1st 3-phase microinverter • 1 YC1000-3 for 4 panels with Module- Level Monitoring • Warranty up to 20 years, IP67 ECU | Energy Control Unit • APsystems’ information gateway transferring module-level data in real time, offers remote troubleshooting. • ZigBee Comms • Warranty 2 years, IP30
- 11. 100%70% 75% 90% 50% 100% 100% 100% 85,6% 70% 100% 75% 90% 50% 100% 100% 100% 50% APsystems’ Microinverters maximize production from each panel while string system performance is set by the weakest panel.
- 12. ● Advanced web-based per module monitoring ● PLC + wireless communication ● Friendly user interface
- 13. Performance Energy harvest gains up to 20% ! Per module MPPT maximizes production (module mismatch) Low light performance +1% energy harvest Safety Low Voltage DC (at module level – 55V max) No arc-fault risk (High voltage DC arc-fault may cause fire) Better human protection, no risk of against electrical shocks Easy to meet safety requirements (ex. public buildings, sensible environments) Reliability Highest enclosure rating in industry: NEMA 6 / IP67 Filled with an encapsulating compound (potting) - improved heat dissipation and component protection Low thermal footprint - reduces thermal cycling & component stress, a primary cause of wear-out in inverters Quality focus through all levels at APsystems ‘(10% staff dedicated to Quality) Reliable semiconductor integration reduces component count Simplicity Plug & Play cabling & accessories to simplify installation Anyone can address a module or micro inverter issue onsite No DC string design Few SKU for all projects (easy and cost effective stock management)
- 14. System Availability No single point of failure Intelligence Smart and user friendly per module monitoring through any web-enabled device Troubleshooting (easy tracking) Financial Performance Better LCOE – OPEX Savings – Cost effective Lower O&M cost Better ROI & IRR SystemOutput Time Traditional InverterAPsystems microinverter solution SystemOutput Time
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- 16. Life time 25 year+ ISO9001 certified WARRANTY Enclosure & potting bolster strenght Designed for hard environment Low thermal footprint Quality focus 10 Years Standard Up to 20 Years
- 17. Single phase APsystems Microinverter YC 500 Single type competing Microinverter Delivery/Installation/ Design cost & labor 50% 100% Monitoring device Optional (preloaded SKUs) Mandatory (rare preloaded SKUs) Microinverter cost 30% cost/W advantage Monitoring interface Free Free or Extra charge per module (for users) Mobile APPs EMA/PowerWatch/Array APP / Android & IOS Variable Plug & Play AC cabling YES Variable
- 18. Three phase APsystems Microinverter YC 1000 Single type competing Microinverter 3-phase AC output YES NO lnternal phase balance YES NO grid connection No transformer Need transformer Delivery/Installation/ Design cost & labor 25% 100% Monitoring device Optional (preloaded SKUs) Mandatory (rare preloaded SKUs) Microinverter cost 50% cost/W advantage Monitoring interface Free Free or Extra charge per module (for users) Mobile APPs EMA/PowerWatch/Array APP / Android & IOS Variable Plug & Play AC cabling YES Variable
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- 20. A popular shopping center near Honolulu, Hawaii, has become an ambitious — and highly successful — proving ground for commercial solar power and APsystems microinverter technology. The APsystems chip-based architecture allowed each microinverter to be specially programmed to accommodate Hawaii’s high (277V AC) 3-phase grid standard. APsystems YC500 units were ideally matched to the installation’s large, 305-watt PV modules. Nearly every available square foot of the shopping center’s rooftop is now outfitted with a productive solar array, creating a powerful 929 kW commercial system. Location: Near Honolulu, Hawaii Installation Date: October 2013 Capacity: 929 kW No. of PV Modules: 3,046 Microinverter: APsystems YC500 No. of Microinverters: 1,523
- 21. Grow Community on Bainbridge Island is the largest planned, solar-ready neighborhood in Washington state, USA. This new urban development is the model of sustainable living, with beautiful solar-powered, net-zero energy homes, healthy transportation options, and shared community gardens. Solar output of individual residential systems ranges from 2.9 kW to 8.9 kW, with more than 112 kW capacity completed. With a goal of completing 132 residential units by 2016, all with solar systems featuring APsystems Microinverters, Grow Community will eventually save between 2.5 and 3 tons of coal per year. Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Installer: A&R Solar Installation Date: June 2012 – Ongoing Capacity: 112 kW completed Module Type: Itek 260 watt Microinverter: APsystems YC250 and YC500 No. of Microinverters: 24 to 34 per home
- 22. The acclaimed new art museum in downtown Bainbridge Island showcases the work of fine artists and craftspeople from around the Pacific Northwest. The distinctive LEED Gold building, located in the island’s prominent Gateway district near the ferry terminal, embodies forward thinking in aesthetics, sustainable construction and energy independence. Designers chose APsystems Microinverters and Itek PV modules for the building’s large solar array, which will produce a peak 14.4 kW to power the museum. Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Installation Date: April 2013 Capacity: 14.4 kW Module Type: Itek 240 watt Microinverter: APsystems YC500 No. of Microinverters: 30
- 23. Recently completed near Shanghai, China, this 6 MW commercial project is currently the largest completed microinverter installation in the world with more than 12,000 APsystems YC500 units installed. The project includes a variety of roof types, with the largest capacity of any single roof producing 358 kW of energy. Roofs of colored steel tile cause high temperatures and a small radiation space, requiring more rigorous controls on microinverter performance. The success of this installation shows APsystems’ breakthroughs in microinverter technologies and their application. Location: Haining, Zhejiang Province, China Installation Date: September 2013 Capacity: 6 MW Microinverter: APsystems YC500 No. of Microinverters: 12,000
- 24. More than 400 APsystems YC1000 true 3-phase microinverters power an ambitious 1,700-module solar carport array at Fort Washington Golf and Country Club in Fresno, Calif. Six carports totaling 36,000 square feet of solar roof space produce 529kW of energy to support club maintenance and operations. Location: Fresno, Calif. Designer/installer: Valley Unique Electric/Solar Universe Modules: SunEdison 320W No. of modules: 1,760 Microinverters: YC1000 true 3-phase No. of microinverters: 429 System capacity: 529 kW
- 25. Innovative solar design and engineering come together at North Seattle College, where a rooftop array on a rotating steel armature tracks the sun across the sky each day. APsystems YC1000 microinverters were used for the 3-phase, 480V system. Designer/installer: Artisan Electric, Seattle Tracking system and racking: SolarTrackr by Wovn Energy, Seattle Microinverters: 8 APsystems YC1000 true 3-phase Modules: 30 Talesun 240W
- 26. The Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall is the largest concert space in Washington, D.C., and one of the most revered buildings in the nation’s capital. Bringing solar to this National Historic Landmark Building posed an exceptional challenge: any renovation or addition would have to preserve the architectural integrity of the structure – including the roof. TenKsolar and installer Standard Solar met the challenge with the proprietary REFLECT PV system, which includes APsystems YC500 microinverters. The Constitution Hall ended up with a larger, and lighter system, maximizing the DAR organization’s solar investment, and preserving the national landmark building for years to come. Company name: tenKsolar, Minneapolis, MN Project: DAR Constitution Hall Location: Washington D.C. Completion: June 2014 Capacity: 69.29 kW Installer: Standard Solar, Rockville, MD Modules: tenKsolar REFLECT Titan 410 watt Modules total: 169 Inverters: APsystems YC500 (integrated w/ REFLECT PV modules)
- 27. Innovative by definition World’s largest microinverters solutions offering born in Sillicon valley, CA High Tech semiconductor design protected by 44 patents Reliable at every step Manufacturing facilities both in China & United States are ISO 9001 certified Up to 20 years warranty, IP67 Proven across the globe + 20 000 installations monitored worldwide 250 MWp installation capacity reached in 2015 Bankable to last Supported by world-class listed investors including TDG-Tech APsystems is profitable since 2012