APsystems is a world leader in microinverter technology and the company views Australia as a crucial growing market for users seeking to maximise the potential of their solar arrays.
Global microinverter company APsystems was established in 2010 in Silicon Valley, California. The company has created a significant presence in the global microinverter market, forging a reputation for innovative units for residential and commercial applications.
Its proprietary chip-based architecture ensures maximum efficiency and allows easy programming for every grid profile. APsystems’ microinverter solutions combine efficient power inversion with a user-friendly monitoring interface to deliver reliable, intelligent energy. Its proprietary system architecture increases solar harvest and ensures maximum solar-array output.
The company is headquartered in China, with research and development facilities there and in Silicon Valley. It also has bases in Europe and Latin America, and a strong presence in Australia.
APsystems has a team of 300 people across its global business units and ranks second in worldwide market share among independent microinverter suppliers. In 2022, APsystems went public as a company, becoming listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Around the world, more than 10 million solar panels across 300,000 installations are powered by APsystems, with the company having 155 patents on its innovative microinverter technology.
Its products also have up to a 20-year warranty in Australia so users can depend on long-term performance.
Integrated microinverter system
APsystems’ microinverter solutions are integrated systems that optimise solar energy harvest while increasing system reliability. The company’s microinverters include an Energy Communication Unit that collects and relays system performance data in real time, giving users comprehensive control of each module in their PV system.
APsystems’ Energy Monitoring and Analysis system provides around-the-clock performance data through any web-enabled device. Its advanced software detects and alerts users to any performance issues, ensuring the highest system output.
Why microinverters?
Shifting environmental factors can challenge the efficiency of solar arrays. Dust, debris and shade can drastically lower power output. However, with APsystems microinverters, if one module is shaded, all other modules in the array still operate at full power.
Built into each APsystems microinverter is the Maximum Power Point Tracking function, which continually finds the greatest possible module power, increasing overall system performance.
APsystems’ third-generation of dual-module microinverters – the DS3 dual-module single-phase – represents the years of innovation in high-efficiency, high-density power conversion.
The expanded DS3D single-phase microinverter delivers unprecedented power outputs of 2000W and boasts 97 per cent efficiency. It is ideally suited for multi-residential and commercial solar systems.
Unveiled in late 2022, the QT2 series is a four-module, three-phase microinverter for commercial and industrial solar applications. The 2000W unit was recently certified by the Clean Energy Council for operation in Australia.
It is ideal for use with four high-capacity commercial PV modules from 450W to 650W, and features the latest power-inversion circuitry, semiconductor device technology and high-speed communication.
Servicing Australia
“Our strategy in Australia is for microinverter technology to establish a greater presence,” says Alvin Xianyu, APsystems’ director, Australia. “Our aim is for when installers think of microinverters, they think of us. It is important to get a deep understanding of how local installers work.
“The Australian market is quite challenging with lots of brands and technology. We are working hard to establish greater brand recognition here. There is a lot of space to grow.”
Maxime Boiron, APsystems’ global director of marketing, says Australia is a growing market for solar, inverter and storage packages.
“We believe we have the right product platform to address the Australian market,” he says.
“We feel Australia still needs a lot of education on microinverters, but like the US, Latin America and Europe, there is no reason why microinverters wouldn’t pervade more prominently in the residential space.
“We are driving our roadmap in Australia with storage solutions and additional products such as electric vehicle chargers.”
For more information, visit apsystem.com.au.