Solar power is essential for renewable power generation. Decreasing system costs mean that photovoltaic power generation systems are attractive not only from an ecological perspective. They are also extremely competitive from an economic point of view when compared with conventional power generation systems.
Phoenix Contact is your expert partner for the optimum and reliable operation of photovoltaic systems. From ground-mounted systems and rooftop systems to hybrid energy systems, we always provide the right solution.
“Power generation with solar systems is now competitive without subsidization in many countries. For a significant proportion of total power generation, safe operation and controlled solar power feed-in to the power supply network are key. Phoenix Contact provides solutions based on industrial standards for environmentally friendly, economically efficient energy supply.”
Solutions for solar power
Phoenix Contact offers you inspirational industrial solutions for all aspects of photovoltaics.
Park management
Technology from a competent source
Photovoltaics make a major contribution to meeting our continually rising energy requirements. Interest in building increasingly larger and more powerful ground-mounted photovoltaic systems is on the increase worldwide. Networking, monitoring, and communication are indispensable in this regard, particularly in relation to constant network quality and maintenance in line with requirements.
Operating large PV systems requires continuous monitoring and control on the segment level. Reliable monitoring products keep you informed of the state of your photovoltaic system at all times, enabling you to respond immediately to ensure maximum yield.
Our Integrated PV Park Management system enables the extremely reliable and economical operation of PV systems. Thanks to the open monitoring system, solar parks can be quickly and easily integrated and commissioned.
Large, slightly slanted roof surface areas provide ideal conditions for the profitable deployment of photovoltaic systems. As a result of declining module prices and increasing energy costs, photovoltaic systems on private, commercial, and public buildings are becoming increasingly attractive, even without state subsidies.
To monitor the installations and provide lasting protection against lightning currents and overvoltages of all kinds, Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of products for roof-mounted photovoltaic systems. For the maximum degree of safety in the event of danger or maintenance, individual panels can be de-energized. Micro inverters are a great alternative for less-than-optimal roof surfaces. The new connection system for micro inverters is suitable for universal use and is particularly user-friendly.
Hybrid energy systems
For challenging conditions
A total of 1.2 billion people worldwide have no access to electricity. As a result, diesel generators are used in many locations to produce the necessary, independent source of energy. However, the price of the fuel for diesel generators is continuously rising. The use of hybrid photovoltaic systems not only reduces this financial burden, it also lowers CO2-emissions in a sustainable manner. In rural regions without a local power grid and in developing and emerging countries, hybrid photovoltaic systems are a cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative for generating electricity far from corresponding grids.
Hybrid photovoltaic systems are frequently installed under extreme climatic conditions. Therefore, along with the power generation units, the accumulator, and the inverter, the devices required for controlling and regulating these units must also be able to withstand the harsh ambient conditions. The solutions and components from Phoenix Contact meet these requirements ideally.
Products
Phoenix Contact offers innovative products and solutions for all aspects of photovoltaic power generation. These solutions are based on a wide range of industrially-tested connection and automation technology. When intelligently combined, these products become systems for a variety of functions such as control, remote monitoring, or measured value acquisition.
Implement your photovoltaic projects even more quickly and efficiently. Regardless of whether you, plan, build, or maintain systems – our services provide reliable support and are tailored to your requirements.
Engineering and control cabinet solutions
We will accompany you through all project phases
We set high standards for your solution. Everything from the pre-wired and pre-programmed control cabinet solution to the engineering service is tested and certified. Our industry experts advise you during every phase of your project cycle, and they will support you during the engineering of your system as needed.
All Phoenix Contact components undergo intensive testing in the independent and accredited Phoenix Testlab. Control cabinet solutions are designed and developed based on the required standards and directives. You can therefore be sure that our ready-to-use solutions meet the most stringent requirements.
Regardless of the challenges you face when implementing your photovoltaic project, we will be glad to support you.
IT security for photovoltaic networks
Benefit from the expertise of our experts
Protect your systems against unauthorized access by people or malware. Industrial Ethernet from Phoenix Contact can be easily integrated into your automation infrastructure. After all, we use decades of experience in automation and industrial Ethernet networks to make Ethernet easy.
Phoenix Contact offers a comprehensive portfolio of services in the field of ICS security and industrial communication technology. We know and understand the requirements placed on automation and network technology in your photovoltaic system. We will therefore provide you with advice, evaluate, and plan on the basis of your application, and implement the necessary measures.
Training and workshops
Exchange of specialist information, adapted to your level of knowledge
Thanks to intensive contact with our customers and years of on-site experience, we have developed a qualification concept in which we adapt our program to your employee qualification needs:
We offer you the appropriate service based on the project phase, target group, and prior knowledge.
After-sales service
You can still rely on our service network after you have made your purchase
Our service teams excel thanks to their focused expertise, years of practical experience, and high degree of flexibility.
Our service network is available to you during installation, commissioning, and operation even in the most remote regions of the world, for example with a free hotline system with 24-hour product support. In the event of an emergency, we can provide you with replacement parts outside of office hours.
