<div dir="ltr">Matt<div><br></div><div>I believe that Itek Energy will be shipping either June 1 or July 1 with Tigo ready modules. Please contact contact Karl Unterschuetz - <a href="mailto:karlU@itekenergy.com">karlU@itekenergy.com</a> about sales. They are calling for a pre-order since they are transitioning from their old junctionbox to the Tigo. Tell him Bill Hoffer sent ya! Good solid made in USA module, I have worked on the product for them and extended testing to include PID and Bankability testing to confirm warranty. They are currently expanding into a new larger plant around 3rd quarter this year.<br><div><br></div><div>iTek Energy at 3886 Hammer Drive, Bellingham WA 98226</div><div><a href="http://itekenergy.com">itekenergy.com</a> </div></div><div><br></div><div>Hope that helps!</div><div><br></div><div>Bill</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 7:38 AM, Matt Partymiller <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:matt@solar-energy-solutions.com" target="_blank">matt@solar-energy-solutions.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Mark,<br>
<br>
We have been using Tigo for awhile on select sites. The standard Tigo<br>
solution looks pretty identical to the Power+ package. Overall we like<br>
the product and like that it now integrates with Sunny Portal. Tigo tech<br>
support is pretty good to work with though rarely returns calls. Expect<br>
you will need to work with them for firmware updates which are not<br>
automatic.<br>
<br>
I am not sure we have encountered a failed Tigo out of the box (at least<br>
not that we have been able to identify). We have encountered multiple<br>
failed Cloud Connects (internet communication device). At present about 1<br>
in 10 never work but the good news is they have a new generation coming<br>
out with Power+.<br>
<br>
I would suggest reading Tigo compatibility guidelines closely. Tigo is<br>
currently phasing out their 375W model in favor of the 475W model. The<br>
375 is not fully compatible with SMA (false arc faults). The 475 is<br>
allegedly compatible though we have yet to use the new product (it just<br>
hit shores this month). I don't believe 375 is listed anywhere on the<br>
unit so differentiating between it and the 475 could be difficult,<br>
especially since the part number for the 375 is a 4## number. Make sure<br>
you don't get any old units through distribution.<br>
<br>
The system has a Gateway that wirelessly communicates with each module but<br>
needs to be hardwired from the roof back through the Cloud Connect device.<br>
Three small gauge wires required. We have been using an outdoor jacketed<br>
600V 4-wire cable in conduit with DC conductors. They say this can cause<br>
interference for monitoring purposes but I have yet to see it. Kind of<br>
obnoxious finding a wire that meets those criteria (voltage, outdoors,<br>
three wires).<br>
<br>
Tigos can clip to module frames. This eases installation and they seem to<br>
be pretty secure. That said, the ideal solution are module-integrated<br>
Tigos which a number of manufacturers make but which never seem to be<br>
available in the US. Trinasmarts for instance.<br>
<br>
Matt<br>
<div><div class="h5">On Mon, May 15, 2017 9:48 am, Mark Frye wrote:<br>
> I was looking at the SMA web-site and it appears that the solution to<br>
> address 2017 module level shutdown is basically to incorporated Tigo<br>
> optimizers.<br>
><br>
> That seems like a big win for Tigo.<br>
><br>
><br>
> Has anyone used the Power+ Solution yet?<br>
><br>
><br>
> Mark<br>
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