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Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announced the use of its String Optimizers by Hiringa Energy, a developer of green hydrogen projects, as part of a low-carbon cotton production operation for Sundown Pastoral. Ampt’s technology will be used to power the solar+storage system for Hiringa’s green hydrogen and ammonia production facility that is part of the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announced the use of its String Optimizers in a portfolio of utility-scale PV projects that mix PV modules from different manufacturers to achieve the lowest cost-structure. Blending modules in PV power plants gives developers supply chain flexibility to adapt to changing U.S. market policies such as new tariffs and domestic content requirements.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announced the deployment of its String Optimizers to power a 65MW solar project located within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) region. The PV power plant includes a DC-coupled 25MW / 100MWh (4-hour) battery storage system and uses Ampt String Optimizers to deliver lower-cost power at a stable voltage to support critical facilities, including large AI data center operations.

Global renewable energy company BayWa r.e. and Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announce the successful deployment of a unique combination of wind and solar generation together with battery storage within the microgrid at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) campus in Pfinztal, Germany.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announced it has delivered 195 MW of its String Optimizers to power a utility-scale solar-plus-storage project. Power generated by the project will be delivered to the local grid, supporting the transition from coal- and gas-fired generation to clean, renewable energy. The project uses Ampt’s high, fixed-voltage PV+DC-coupled energy storage technology to lower system capital expenses and improve performance.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced the release of the i50 String Optimizer – the next generation of the company’s widely deployed power management solution. The i50 is designed to lower costs and improve performance of utility scale PV or PV-plus-storage projects. The i50 String Optimizer helps solar power plant developers, owners and operators increase clean energy generation and project ROI while improving grid resilience and reliability.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it is working with Edison Power Co., Ltd. to integrate Ampt String Optimizers into a solar+storage microgrid project being developed by Tocoo, Inc. (HQ: Tokyo) for the utility Okinawa Electric Power Company in Miyakojima, Japan. The project supports Miyako Island’s goal to source 55 percent of the region’s electricity from renewable energy by 2030.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announces the successful repowering of a photovoltaic (PV) system in Japan, enabling compliance with new utility requirements by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). The project demonstrates Ampt’s cost-effective and simplified solution for upgrading existing PV power plants with modern inverters.

In partnership with Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale PV systems, JONSOL, the German manufacturer of high-quality and high-performance photovoltaic (PV) modules, announced today that it is the first module and system supplier worldwide to offer an optimized PV plus DC-coupled energy storage solution. JONSOL has been working with Ampt to develop a much-needed string inverter-based DC-coupled PV+storage solution that delivers cost savings through flexibility, scalability and simplicity.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, and Innovenergy AG, a DC-microgrid systems integrator, today announced their expanded partnership to integrate Ampt’s String Optimizers into 80 new DConnect® solar-plus-storage projects for agricultural and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in Switzerland and Germany. Ampt’s patented optimizer technology enables Innovenergy to cost-effectively design and scale high performance DC-coupled systems to suit a wide variety of applications including DC-coupled battery storage based on cooking salt (NaNiCl2), EV DC-DC charging, DC-connected drives, hydrogen production, and more. Innovenergy’s customers benefit from higher project returns and greater flexibility to upgrade systems as new market opportunities, technologies and use cases emerge.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced it has been named a Top Ten Energy Storage Solutions Provider of 2022 by Energy Tech Review. Ampt was awarded for its superior DC power management technology. This recognition distinguishes Ampt at the forefront of the energy transition as a leading player in large-scale PV plus storage deployments.

Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, has been recognized by global energy consultancy, Wood Mackenzie as the world’s leading supplier of solutions that enable Fixed DC-coupled solar-plus-storage systems in a new report, How to Maximize the Potential of Solar-Plus-Storage. The report highlights Ampt String Optimizers, which are DC/DC converters that lower the cost, improve performance and help accelerate the pace of utility-scale solar-plus-storage system deployments.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it received a 380 MW order for Ampt String Optimizers to power a solar-plus-storage power plant. This latest win is the company’s largest solar-plus-storage project to date outsizing the 210 MW and 180 MW projects also recently announced. The projects use Ampt’s high, fixed-voltage PV+DC-coupled energy storage technology to lower system capital expenses and improve performance.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that its products have been integrated into the Energy Storage modeling software solution from Fractal, a leading energy storage and renewable energy consulting and engineering firm. Users of the Fractal Model software can now model their photovoltaic (PV) solar-plus-storage projects including Ampt String Optimizers to design lower cost and higher performing systems.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that an analysis conducted by DNV, the independent expert in risk management and assurance, found that Ampt’s fixed DC-coupled energy storage configuration lowers PV+storage system capital costs when compared to other DC- and AC-coupled solutions.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it has received an order for Ampt String Optimizers for 210 MW as a follow-on to the company’s successful delivery of 180 MW earlier this year. The combined 390 MW of Ampt optimizers will power Chile’s largest solar plus energy storage power plant initiative. Ampt’s patented optimizer technology plays a key role in the system by lowering overall capital costs, improving lifetime performance, and simplifying control of the hybrid PV+storage plant.

Ampt, the world’s #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it has completed delivery to the largest solar+storage project in Latin America. The 240 MW solar power plant uses Ampt String Optimizers to link the PV system to 560 MWh of DC-coupled energy storage. The optimized system sets a new standard for using longer-duration storage in transmission-level applications.