Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Center Goes Alternative
Date: October 17, 2011
PITTSBURGH … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the addition of three solar systems and two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to its Power Systems Experience Center (PSEC), a full-scale demonstration, test facility and laboratory for the safe, controlled training, testing, and demonstration of Eaton's electrical products and solutions. At peak output, the new systems will offset approximately 33 percent of the total power usage of the facility, which is located near Pittsburgh, Pa.
“What started out as a showcase for Eaton’s power quality solutions and products has evolved into much more in the past two years,” said Dan Carnovale, manager of the Power Systems Experience Center. “With the addition of the solar systems and EV charging equipment, the center now fully demonstrates Eaton’s expertise in energy management, sustainability and efficiency.”
The solar demonstrations include a parking lot canopy system that covers 12 parking spaces and generates approximately 23 kilowatts (kW) of power. The parking lot canopy system features the new installations of a direct current (DC) quick charger which will charge an EV in approximately 20-30 minutes and a Level 2 commercial charger capable of charging a vehicle to full capacity in about four to six hours. Eaton has slated future canopy installations of an additional Level 2 commercial version and two Level 2 Residential charging stations.
A rooftop solar demonstration system was also installed, generating approximately 10 kW of power for special testing and research and development, such as DC arc fault detection. A third solar generation system, featuring Eaton’s new S-Max 250 kW inverter, will be integrated into a future parking lot canopy system expansion. All three solar demonstration systems utilize Eaton’s electrical balance of system equipment, including inverters, combiner boxes, meters, and solar DC disconnects.
Eaton’s PSEC also provides educational and training sessions and resources to expand awareness of the design and configuration of solar power systems. Eaton has hosted classes for students from Penn State University, as well as local grade schools, to share first-hand knowledge of how solar panels and electrical systems work.
To schedule a Power Systems Experience Center Tour, visit www.eaton.com/experience. For more information on Eaton’s solar offerings, visit www.eaton.com/solar.
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, power monitoring and energy management products and services. Eaton is positioned, through its Cutler-Hammer®, Moeller®, Powerware®, Holec®, MEM®, and Santak® global electrical product series, to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
“What started out as a showcase for Eaton’s power quality solutions and products has evolved into much more in the past two years,” said Dan Carnovale, manager of the Power Systems Experience Center. “With the addition of the solar systems and EV charging equipment, the center now fully demonstrates Eaton’s expertise in energy management, sustainability and efficiency.”
The solar demonstrations include a parking lot canopy system that covers 12 parking spaces and generates approximately 23 kilowatts (kW) of power. The parking lot canopy system features the new installations of a direct current (DC) quick charger which will charge an EV in approximately 20-30 minutes and a Level 2 commercial charger capable of charging a vehicle to full capacity in about four to six hours. Eaton has slated future canopy installations of an additional Level 2 commercial version and two Level 2 Residential charging stations.
A rooftop solar demonstration system was also installed, generating approximately 10 kW of power for special testing and research and development, such as DC arc fault detection. A third solar generation system, featuring Eaton’s new S-Max 250 kW inverter, will be integrated into a future parking lot canopy system expansion. All three solar demonstration systems utilize Eaton’s electrical balance of system equipment, including inverters, combiner boxes, meters, and solar DC disconnects.
Eaton’s PSEC also provides educational and training sessions and resources to expand awareness of the design and configuration of solar power systems. Eaton has hosted classes for students from Penn State University, as well as local grade schools, to share first-hand knowledge of how solar panels and electrical systems work.
To schedule a Power Systems Experience Center Tour, visit www.eaton.com/experience. For more information on Eaton’s solar offerings, visit www.eaton.com/solar.
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, power monitoring and energy management products and services. Eaton is positioned, through its Cutler-Hammer®, Moeller®, Powerware®, Holec®, MEM®, and Santak® global electrical product series, to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
Mark Horner
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