Taiwanese Manufacture and Service
PrimeVOLT Launches Multiple PV Inverters

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News coverage: Energy Trend

In order to achieve an accumulated capacity goal of 20GW by 2025, Taiwan’s government is actively promoting photovoltaic installation to further development. PrimeVOLT, a subsidiary company of Asian Power Devices Incorporated, has been an avid supporter of such cause. PrimeVOLT took advantage of its local service network as well as qualified products that are entirely made and designed in Taiwan. At the 2019 Energy Taiwan trade show, multiple portfolios of brand new PV inverters were launched, providing all new solutions to solve existing challenges. The show booth was seen having an unprecedented turnout of visitors.

Debut of Lightweight and High Efficiency PV Inverters

Active in the development of the solar energy industry for years, in Energy Taiwan 2019, PrimeVOLT introduced numerous PV inverters to the market, including the four single-phase 3kW, 3.6kW, 5kW, and HV-5kW. Aside from a significant improvement in efficiency, they now pack 20% less bulk and weight compared with previous products.

Meanwhile, PrimeVOLT also launched three-phase PV inverter with larger capacity. Since the launch of 40kW PV inverter in 2018, 60kW and 75kW three-phase flagship products have been introduced to the market. These PV inverters come with four MPPTs and are capable of maximizing power generation in each one of the PV array, resulting in an overall increase of efficiency in power generation.

PrimeVOLT’s new 60kW and 75kW Three-Phase Flagship PV Inverters

Whether single-phase or three-phase PV inverters, PrimeVOLT’s products were all designed with uni-body aluminum die-casting housing which, in contrast with conventional PV inverters with welded modular steel housing that is susceptible to erosion and waterproof damage, is of one-piece seamless design. PrimeVOLT PV inverters not only have sturdy housing but alsoIP65 certification. The fact that all PrimeVOLT’s products were certified by IEC salt-spraying tests which means that they are able to maintain the optimal operating efficiency even in adverse conditions like hot, humid environments, beaches, or areas adjacent to a water body.

In compliance with Taiwan governmental policies, all PrimeVOLT PV inverters have certified by VPC (Voluntary Product Certification) from the Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection for the voluntary certification of the products. Additionally, PrimeVOLT has further enlarged PV inverter output capacity to make up for power losses when static VAR compensators are at work.

Normally, in trying to maintain stability of grid, all power generators must simultaneously supply both static and dynamic reactive power. The purpose of supplying static reactive power is to stabilize and maintain voltage during reactive power compensation so that the power system remains operational. However, reactive power compensation reduces power generation and incomes. PrimeVOLT General Manager, Chuang, Ching-Ming states: “To this end, PrimeVOLT has improved the designs of all products so that aside from meeting the requirement for reactive power control, sufficient power generation is achieved. In the case of the 40kW PV inverter, a total power output of 44.5 kVA can be achieved, even during the time of reactive power compensation. Such is guarantee that the actual power output can still be kept as maximum 40kW.”

The advantage of being a local company means the speediest and most complete service that’s available to customers.

For the future, PrimeVOLT will continue to bring new products to the market in alignment with future trends. There is a high likelihood of developing PV inverter with even larger capacity and a strategic positioning of the company in the large-scale, land-based solar power plant market. PrimeVOLT also plans to diversify sales by targeting the demand of PV inverter for various renewable energy sources and developing pertinent solutions.

With its cost-effective and reliable Taiwanese-made products, PrimeVOLT will offer locally oriented service to fulfil the needs of its customers. In the words of Chuang, Ching-Ming, “the PrimeVOLT team is able to advise customers on the optimal capacity and complementary hardware requirements in their initial stages of power plant planning; the team offers the needed expertise and will work with customers to find the optimal solution. The professional approach and customized service have garnered widespread praise in the industry.”

The Taiwan’s government is actively promoting solar energy development. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Green Energy Plan, the accumulated solar power capacity would be scheduled to reach 20GW by 2025. Idle watersides like beaches will be prime grounds for large-scale solar power plant development. Industrial power gobblers will be required to harvest a certain percentage of their power use from renewable energy sources. Power stations employing rooftop panels will also be in demand. In face of enormous market potential, PrimeVOLT’s entire PV inverter series offer excellent protection against humidity and salt-spraying. Being a 100% locally oriented company also allows PrimeVOLT to better serve the needs of local customers and provide immediate technical support to ensure great power output and reliability.

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About PrimeVOLT

PrimeVOLT, a subsidiary energy company of Asian Power Devices Inc., is a leading photovoltaic inverter manufacturer in Taiwan. The PrimeVOLT team is a pioneer in the field of renewable energy in Taiwan. The motto – “cultivate locally, think globally”- best captures the spirit of the team which markets the name, PrimeVOLT, as a global brand. PrimeVOLT products have earned the ‘Golden Pin Design Award’ from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and are a first choice in the solar energy industry.

Seizing Opportunities in Green Energy Development PrimeVOLT Inverters Meet Market Expectations

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News coverage: DIGITIMES, …

The global development in green energy has come under the international spotlight. Setting the goal of a capacity of 20GW for solar energy by the year 2025 shows the emphasis the Taiwanese government puts on green energy development in its non-nuclear power policy. Due to Taiwan’s high population density and limited land space finding a suitable site for a 20GW capacity solar installation becomes a top priority. To this end, an increase in the number of land-diverse applications in reservoirs, ponds, salt flats, fish farms, and detention ponds as a solar power station is noticeable. The potentially harsh conditions such as high salt spray and high humidity and their effects on the feasibility of such solar power stations have also drawn attention and aroused discussions.

PrimeVOLT General Manager, Chuang, Ching-Ming

The journal has interviewed Mr. Chuang, Ching-Ming, the General Manager of PrimeVOLT, which has been actively working in the solar energy industry for many years and has established a prestigious reputation with the exceptional performance of their self-developed PV Inverters. The products’ outstanding ability to withstand harsh operating conditions such as high salt spray and high humidity, has earned PrimeVOLT trust of investors and EPC in the solar energy industry. In addition to the largest market share in Penghu and the applications of their products for over five years, major projects with collaborating parties on reservoirs, ponds, and canals in Taiwan prove PrimeVOLT’s leading position in the industry as a manufacturer of reliable solar inverter withstanding harsh environments. In Mr. Chuang’s opinion, the future of green energy development in Taiwan is positive with market opportunity and potential. He also shares deeper insights about the product in the followings.

Aluminum die-casting and uni-body design help to prolong lifetime and improve aesthetics.

PrimeVOLT’s new 75kW Flagship Model

Mr. Chuang points out that PrimeVOLT’s PV String Inverter is designed for medium to small output kW capacity and meets the requirements of withstanding high humidity and high salt spray for the applications near water. PrimeVOLT inverters have thus gained a solid reputation as products of choice for power plant construction in such environments.

Utilizing aluminum die casting to create uni-body products is one of PrimeVOLT’s core concepts. The absence of welding provides a tightly sealed design and waterproof function, allowing PrimeVOLT products to remain operational over long periods of time in adverse environmental conditions. Successful market strategies have helped PrimeVOLT break sales records year after year. The total combined wattage of installations for 2019 is expected to exceed 200MW. Growth rate over the past few years had always stayed above 50%, with certain years even achieving growth rates over 75%. In terms of domestic PV Inverter market share, PrimeVOLT has now climbed to the second place and is on its way to taking the crown.

With the launch of 75kW flagship models, high capacity product production lines are rapidly expanding.

Even though String type inverters have advantages in better MPPT tracking performance, easiness of maintenance, and the ability to disperse risks of power losses when an inverter malfunctions. Photovoltaic power plants in Taiwan are inclined towards the use of Central PV Inverters for the quick installations and management convenience. In this respect, Mr. Chuang revealed PrimeVOLT’s plans of developing high capacity and central PV inverters in alignment with market demands. For the time being, aside from continuously enhancing the competitive edge of PrimeVOLT’s existing 3kW to 40kW String Type models, PrimeVOLT plans to develop higher powered models this year.

At the Energy Taiwan 2019, PrimeVOLT will showcase its new String-type models. In addition to models with restyled exterior appearances, more compact dimensions, lighter weight, higher efficiency, and better cost-effectiveness, 60kW and 75kW flagship models are also going to be debuted. In the future, products with even larger capacities will be brought onto the market to meet the needs of clients after taking market trends into consideration.

Regarding long-term product planning, the R&D team, which has accumulated extensive technical know-how in the development of electronic energy products (Uninterruptible Power Supplies/Battery Storage Capacity Applications), will dedicate their efforts to the development of renewable energy products (small scale wind/hydro power) in addition to PV Inverters that are even more competitive. The goal is to help clients realize improve efficiency and monetary gains with the use of innovative solutions that are designed and made in Taiwan. Aside from creating business opportunities through partnerships in the industry, we also hope to do our part in contributing to environmental cleanliness and Taiwan’s future green energy developments.

Energy Taiwan 2019 
We welcome your visit and any inquiries you may have.

Date：16-18 Oct, 2019
Place：Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1
Booth：J0909a

Intersolar Europe 2019 – Taiwan Innovative Product Launch Conference PrimeVOLT Receives Unmatched Attention

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PrimeVOLT’s General Manager Chin-ming Chuang shared the success story of the application in the water-based environments

News coverage: EnergyTrend, DIGITIMES, …

Intersolar Europe 2019 was held at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich on May 15th. It is a representative exhibition for global solar photovoltaic technologies. According to the latest data provided by Intersolar, the total solar power generation in the world will reach 621.7 GW in 2022. In Europe, more than 100 GW was generated at the end of 2018, accounting for one-sixth of the total solar power generation in the world. This exhibition is the most important platform through which the manufactures can enter Europe and gain more insight into the global solar market.

Taiwan’s solar energy systems and products have been highly competitive internationally in recent years, forming a force to be reckoned with. This year, Intersolar Europe arranged Taiwan X PV Talk – Taiwan Innovative Product Launch Conference. The participating top-notch Taiwanese manufacturers are all capable of independent research and development, creating innovative and unique products.

PrimeVOLT, based in Taiwan, has been devoted to the development and manufacture of on-grid PV inverters for many years, and attaches great importance to the European market. In the Launch Conference, it had in-depth discussions with European solar energy companies and shared the success stories of PrimeVOLT’s inverters used in water-based environment. Among them, the new diversified applications in multiple water-based areas and Penghu coastal area in Taiwan further appealed to European solar energy companies and sparked heated discussions during the exhibition.

Chin-ming Chuang, General Manager of PrimeVOLT, said, “Taking into consideration the high-humidity, high-salt and unfavorable conditions for construction, we should evaluate the overall benefits over the course of 20 years. In addition to the reduction of product life, the loss of power generation efficiency and the increased maintenance costs, solar-energy products’ corrosion does serious damage to the environment and water resources protection. Thus, the product’s corrosion resistance is critical, and the products of small size and light weight benefit the installation and maintenance in harsh environments.”

PrimeVOLT PV inverters applied in large water-based environments

Many of Taiwan’s ground-mounted solar power stations are using PrimeVOLT’s three-phase on grid PV inverter- with excellent anti-corrosion against salt and humidity, high efficiency, and the greatest price competitiveness. Currently, all the models from PrimeVOLT are equipped with aluminum die-casting chassis design without welding process. Aside from effective reduction on the volume and weight, they further provide perfect reliable and long-term IP65 International Protection ratings with perfect reliability and sustainability.

Moreover, through the IEC salt mist test (IEC 60068-2-52 Severity 5), they can withstand the test of harsh environment in various regions of the world. Their built-in MPPT controllers can track the maximum power of the system. The excellent and stable performance can even help customers get the best return on investment.

PrimeVOLT’s PV inverters sell worldwide. With their excellent characteristics of efficiency and stability, they have been reported by the most authoritative magazine in global solar photovoltaic industry, Photon International. Furthermore, their highly aesthetic product design has also been awarded “Golden Pin Design Award” by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA.

This time, PrimeVOLT’s success story sharing in Taiwan X PV talk, Taiwan Innovative Product Launch Conference in Intersolar Europe, is deeply recognized by the European solar energy companies. Looking to the future, PrimeVOLT will continue to develop more competitive products in the market, with innovative products and solutions 100% made and developed in Taiwan, further representing Taiwan in helping customers around the world to create better effectiveness and benefits.