Azuray Technologies, which has been in stealth mode, announced that it is collaborating with Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. to explore “smart panel” solutions aimed at bringing greater solar energy generation to new solar installations. The new smart panel technology will draw on Azuray’s maximum power point tracking (MPPT) dc-dc technology, which yields up to 25% greater solar energy harvest from panels affected by shading, mismatch or other real world conditions.
“This cooperation with Azuray Technologies bolsters our commitment to innovate solar energy beyond today’s standards of excellence,” said Mr. Shijun Cai, Senior Vice President of Suntech. “Through collaboration with Azuray we hope to support solar installers and owners in their quest for greater power generation and faster returns on investment, in any environmental conditions.”