Fimer has equipped two rooftop PV systems of a factory, dedicated to manufacturing clothing for acclaimed international fashion brands, with its solar inverter technology. As of August 2021, testing and commissioning have been completed and the factory, located in the Hai Duong province of Vietnam, is now fully powered on solar.
According to the World Bank, the fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of annual global carbon emissions, consuming more energy than aviation and maritime shipping combined. In recent years, there has been a heightened awareness about the detrimental effects of fast fashion on the environment, with consumers turning their backs on brands that generate excessive wastage and pollution. This has driven brands to re-think their production processes and scale up efforts to reduce waste and produce sustainably.
Minimum carbon impact with maximum efficiency
The PV installation for the OEM clothing supplier was completed by Solar Electric Vietnam JSC (SEV), an EPC in Vietnam. The customer wanted a solution that could help it reduce the carbon impact on its surrounding environment while maximizing energy efficiency under varying weather conditions. In total, 20 of Fimer’s PVS-100-TL string inverters have been installed across two sites, with the installation projected to save around 2,190 tons in carbon emissions annually.
The PVS-100/120-TL is Fimer’s cloud connected three-phase string inverter solution for cost-efficient decentralized PV systems for both ground mounted and rooftop applications. The high-power platform comes with a power rating of up to 120 kW to maximize ROI for decentralized commercial and industrial (C&I) solar plants. With up to six MPPT, energy harvesting is optimized even under shading situations.
Wireless access from any mobile device
With fewer units required to power a PV plant, this inverter also generates savings on installation resources. Owing to its modularity, further cost savings are made from a logistics and maintenance point of view. Moreover, its features such as its integrated DC/AC disconnection, 24 string connections, fuses and surge protection, effectively eliminate the need for additional boxes.
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The PVS-100/120-TL’s standard wireless access from any mobile device makes the configuration of the inverter and plant easier and faster. The improved user experience – thanks to a built-in User Interface (UI) – enables access to advanced inverter configuration settings. Furthermore, Fimer’s Installer for Solar Inverters mobile app for Android and iOS devices, simplifies multi-inverter installations. (mfo)
