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More Energy

The Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution implements Maximum Power Point Control at the module level, eliminating the impact of underperforming modules on the stronger modules. Even “perfectly” architected, unshaded systems are subject to mismatch from soiling, clouds, thermal mismatch, and long-term material degradation, and therefore can benefit from modulelevel power control. Many arrays are also subject to partial shading. Tigo Energy can deliver up to 20% more energy from these arrays. Tigo Energy uses a patented impedance-matching technology, rather than a buck-boost circuit. This gives the Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution an industry-best 99.5% efficiency, which allows system owners to harvest the maximum potential energy out of their arrays.

Active Management

The Tigo Energy Module Maximizers send performance data each second to the Tigo Energy® Maximizer™ Management Unit. Tigo Energy’s software enables web-based advanced analytics which look for anomalies, degradation patterns, and regularly occurring issues at the module or system level. With the Tigo Energy MaxiManager software suite, solar projects can be kept at peak operation throughout their life cycle. By understanding the performance of each system component, maintenance can be quickly and effectively performed. On-demand maintenance reports help crews directly target problem areas, streamlining trips and reducing O&M costs. Crews arrive at the site with exactly the right replacement components and tools to get the job done quickly.

Enhanced Safety

The Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution improves the safety of arrays through its patent-pending PV-Safe™ technology. When activated, the PVSafe function deactivates the system at the module level, eliminating high voltage for emergency or maintenance teams. This can be initiated from the management software, or on-site by pressing the PV-Safe button on the Maximizer Management Unit. This mechanism is also triggered automatically if an emergency crew shuts off the AC circuit breaker. The Maximizer solution also has an optional theft prevention solution which alerts the system owner if modules are unexpectedly disconnected from the system at night.