Offering high efficiency, an increase in power output and simpler installation, microinverters are quickly gaining favor in the solar industry. Now Chilicon Power is going one step further by creating the world’s most innovative solar monitoring system using microinverters with cutting-edge technology. It was a natural fit for Christopher Jones and Alexandre Kral to use their technical expertise and backgrounds in communication to develop an advanced power generation system, the GATEWAY. This is the first monitoring system to combine production monitoring, consumption monitoring and
Manufacturing the Future of Solar
• World's most advanced solar monitoring system
• Highest reliability and efficiency in the market
• Cloud monitoring anywhere, anytime
• Flexible configuration and simple installation
• Designed and manufactured in the USA
home automation. By utilizing superior technology and Cloud software they were able to create the most efficient and reliable microinverter on the market.
Now their vision for Chilicon Power is backed by IDEC Corporation. With a common mission to provide environmentally-conscious, sustainable products, IDEC has partnered with Chilicon Power to bring complete energy generation and control systems to all residential and commercial buildings. The future of solar is now!
Manufacturing the Future of Solar
Dr. Christopher Jones
After receiving BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from UCLA, he went to work for Broadcom, creating broadband communication devices and developing solutions for NASA's deep space network. Later, he worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where he co-authored the international CCSDS standard for deep space communications. He has authored 40 peer-reviewed publications and is an inventor on 30 patents, including a number of fundamental cable modem patents.
Alexandre Kral
With an MBA degree from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and two Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and the Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Alexandre went on to work for Broadcom Corporation, and later Axiom Micro-devices. He then founded several companies in the semiconductor and software industries including SiliconFocus and Javaground, and became an inventor on several patents.
Chilicon Power
Founded in 2010 by Christopher Jones and Alexandre Kral, Chilicon Power is the fulfillment of a vision to provide high-efficiency, low-cost inverter solutions, revolutionizing the energy industry and bringing about a better life for everyone.
Alexandre Kral
IDEC Corporation
A leading manufacturer of industrial automation and control products worldwide for 70 years, IDEC has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality components matched with superior customer service and technical support.
The Chilicon Power Generation System
Microinverter
The microinverter connects to solar modules and converts DC power to grid-compliant AC power.
• Output Power: 250W Max
• Recommended max input power: 300W • 96% CEC, 96.6% Peak Efficiency • MPPT Range: 22 - 38.5V
• 25-year standard warranty
GATEWAY
The GATEWAY networks with the microinverters and represents the information on an LCD display.
• Plug & Play setup
• Wi-Fi Enabled for easier installation
• Communicates over existing electrical wires • Connect up to 255 microinverters per GATEWAY • Stand-alone mode and secure encryption for privacy • Power Line Mesh Network for ease of connection
Cloud Monitoring
Cloud software allows monitoring and managing of the power systems 24 hours a day.
• Real-time updates of energy production • Full remote configuration and startup offered • 24/7 remote monitoring of solar power system • Remote troubleshooting
• Remote upgrades to enable new functionality
Using a microinverter integrated with advanced networking technology and Cloud monitoring to enable new levels of intelligence and connectivity in a solar array, the Chilicon Power Microinverter System consists of:
Leading the industry with sustained power production of 250 Watts AC, the Chilicon CP-250 Microinverter has a peak efficiency of 96.6%.
Backed by a 25-year warranty, these microinverters are rated for 200,000 hours of service (approximately 50 years of operation). Reliable components and strong firmware provide high-frequency grid monitoring to ensure safe operation at all times. Surge protection to 6000V AC is integrated into the enclosure and inputs are galvanically-isolated from the grid connection to provide the ultimate safety barrier.
To maximize efficiency, magnetic component optimization and online adaptive switching techniques were employed. Chilicon microinverters were designed from the ground up to provide more energy, greater efficiency, and higher reliability.
CP-250 Microinverter
• Output Power: 250W Max
• Recommended max input power: 300W • 96% CEC, 96.6% Peak Efficiency • MPPT Range: 22 - 37V
String Inverter Configuration
Chilicon Microinverter Configuration
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With a string inverter, a group of 10 solar panels are connected together and attached to a single inverter. If one of the 10 panels fails or goes into shadow, the output of each of the other 9 panels is reduced to the level of the failed or shadowed panel, greatly reducing total power output from the inverter.
With microinverter technology, each solar panel has its own microinverter. If one of the panels fails or goes into shadow, the rest of the panels are unaffected.
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Flexible, Scalable, Simple
Unlike string inverters that require complicated installation and wiring, Microinverters are simple and fast to install. Using a Chilicon microinverter, installers can adjust the angle or location of each solar panel to achieve maximum power generation. Plus,
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GATEWAY
• Power production monitoring • Power consumption monitoring • Home automation via zWave
Using sophisticated multi-rate, error-resistant, and encrypted powerline communications, the GATEWAY connects with each microinverter in your array without the need for additional wiring. The zWave (908MHz) wireless interface makes it simple to setup your solar array's configuration using the 7" 800 x 480 LCD touchscreen.
By enabling Cloud monitoring, the GATEWAY allows you to monitor power consumption for up to 255 microinverters using your computer, smartphone or tablet. For larger commercial installations, multiple GATEWAY devices can be used in combination with Line Communications Filters (LCF) to separate networking domains across a site.
Able to communicate with other Z-wave enabled devices, the GATEWAY can also be used for home automation and monitoring. Possible devices include power sensors and smart energy switches to control and monitor appliances, switches and dimmers for lighting, door locks and motion detectors for security, thermostats for temperature control, and more.
• Plug & Play setup
• Wi-Fi Enabled for easier installation
• Communicates over existing electrical wires • Connect up to 255 microinverters per Gateway • Secure Encryption
Privacy & Security
Able to run in stand-alone mode or while connected to the Cloud, the GATEWAY ensures complete privacy of your data at all times. All data transfers from the microinverters to the GATEWAY, and from the GATEWAY to the Cloud, are securely encrypted. Additionally, by exporting to the Cloud, data can be safely backed up on a regular basis.
• Assists installers and owners in identifying issues • Full remote configuration and startup offered • 24/7 remote monitoring of system operation • Remote troubleshooting
• Remote upgrades to enable new functionality
Cloud Monitoring
Provisioned with Wi-Fi and 100BaseT Ethernet, the GATEWAY enables remote connection to a Cloud monitoring system, allowing you to remotely access your solar information at any time. These Cloud services provide historical production and real-time status information for every registered microinverter, making it easy to monitor or manage your system on the fly.
Monitor the system from anywhere with an Internet connection
Remote support at startup provides the installers with assistance when installing, configuring and starting up the system. Installation therefore requires no special expertise, as this knowledge and assistance is provided by Chilicon Power personnel, letting installers hit the ground running without the need for expensive or time-intensive training. If desired, Chilicon Power personnel can even provide complete remote configuration and startup services. This limits installation requirements to actual installation and wiring of the solar panels and the GATEWAY.
Remote Installation
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As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), IDEC is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact. We strongly believe in the fundamental principles of the charter and seek to promote and develop renewable energy technologies and solutions to make the world a better place.
IDEC’s participation with Chilicon Power is just one of our many efforts in technology to improve the environment. Our investments and developments in eco-friendly Mega Solar power systems, water and soil remediation technologies using our ultra fi ne bubble generating systems (GALF), and next-generation sustainable farming technologies with our core business of automation and control are just few areas of our dedication to conserving the resources of our planet.
With a strong history of 70 years in reliable automation and control technologies, we are working towards the next generation of solutions that we hope will make the world a safer, cleaner, more efficient place for future generations.
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