CAMPBELL, Calif. - Thursday, 28. March 2024
Tigo Energy
installation partner Laibach Solar optimizes the solar system at Tigo US
headquarters to overcome shading challenges and maximize energy gain
with Reclaimed Energy.
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tigo Energy, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy
software solutions, today announced the installation and commissioning
of a rooftop solar system at its headquarters in California. The system
was designed and deployed by Tigo installer partner, Laibach Solar, and
has averaged 5% Reclaimed Energy since it was commissioned. Laibach
Solar is an employee-owned solar installer in Northern California
dedicated to combining high-quality components with unbeatable pricing.
It has been a valued installation partner for Tigo since 2018. The
installation now contributes to the growth of U.S. corporate solar
adoption, which was 14% of the U.S. Solar Market as of 2022, according
to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
The installation is
equipped with 180 Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices, the Tigo Access Point
(TAP), and the Tigo Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) data logging device.
The 90kW system design, which includes 180 500W solar modules and a
Solectria inverter, had to overcome significant shading challenges from
existing roof features. By deploying its own technology, the performance
of the system on the Tigo headquarters will only be minimally impacted
by shading throughout the day and be further boosted by Tigo Reclaimed
Energy technology. Tigo will also benefit from module-level monitoring
and advanced rapid shutdown safety measures to protect solar
professionals, building maintenance personnel, and first responders.
“We
have used Tigo products on many projects over the years because of the
quality and design flexibility they deliver, and it was great to design a
system for the Tigo headquarters where we were able to overcome shading
constraints from the barrier wall structures with their own
technology,” said Dejan Obradovic, owner at Laibach Solar. “While this
system is clearly something of a crown jewel for us as a solar
installation company, there is no doubt that the pressure is also on,
which is why we are using the Energy Intelligence monitoring platform
and Tigo EI Professional to keep an eye on things. Tigo is a great
partner on our solar mission, and we look forward to many more years of
empowering solar with great software and a shared commitment to
quality.”
With the Tigo Energy Intelligence monitoring platform,
Laibach Solar and Tigo Energy have full control and visibility over the
installation. This platform not only allows Tigo to monitor Reclaimed
Energy and shading occurrences but also provides optimization insights,
ensuring the system operates at its peak efficiency. The Tigo Energy
Intelligence Portal gives insight into Reclaimed Energy, or the amount
of energy that would have been lost due to shading and any module
mismatch. On typical sunny days, the rooftop system at the Tigo
headquarters is projected to reclaim an average of approximately 14kWh,
daily.
“I want to thank the team at Laibach Solar for the great
system design and a very high-quality installation, particularly as it
relates to overcoming a tricky combination of shading and permitting
constraints,” said Jing Tian, chief growth officer at Tigo Energy. “With
the setup we have today, our solar output is being optimized to give us
the best possible gain in the form of Reclaimed Energy, which helps us
constantly shave off of the power demand we would have for the grid.
This system is exactly the kind of result that a commitment to Total
Quality Solar can produce.”
In the spirit of the timeless
manufacturing principles of Total Quality Management, Total Quality
Solar (TQS) is a principle that guides a continual process of detecting
and reducing errors in the design, installation, and equipment
throughout the solar ecosystem.
To learn more about the Tigo
Energy Intelligence platform, sign up for a custom demo here. To inquire
about products, contact the sales team here.
About Tigo Energy
Founded
in 2007, Tigo is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture
of smart hardware and software solutions that enhance safety, increase
energy yield, and lower operating costs of residential, commercial, and
utility-scale solar systems. Tigo combines its Flex MLPE (Module Level
Power Electronics) and solar optimizer technology with intelligent,
cloud-based software capabilities for advanced energy monitoring and
control. Tigo MLPE products maximize performance, enable real-time
energy monitoring, and provide code-required rapid shutdown at the
module level. The company also develops and manufactures products such
as inverters and battery storage systems for the residential
solar-plus-storage market. For more information, please visit
www.tigoenergy.com.
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Contacts
Cait Caviness
Technica Communications, for Tigo Energy
Email: tigoenergy@technica.inc