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News Release
Contact:
Lauren Ban
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Cooper Industries to Showcase Breadth of Solar Solutions
at Solar Power International 2010
New products include Cooper Bussmann’s Surge Protective Device and Cooper B-Line’s
ARISTATM solar commercial rooftop mounting system.
HOUSTON, October 11, 2010 – Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), a global provider of electrical
products and solutions, today announced it will exhibit its solar mounting and wiring, power
management, and circuit management and protection solutions at Solar Power International 2010,
October 12-14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Building on its history of expertise and innovation, Cooper Industries develops solutions that fulfill
complete balance of system needs, helping to decrease overall installation and ongoing maintenance
costs of solar systems. Multiple Cooper divisions, including Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper
Crouse-Hinds and Cooper Power Systems, will showcase Cooper’s range of solar products at Solar
Power International, Booth #1120.
As Cooper’s latest solar offering, Cooper Bussmann will introduce its new Surge Protective Device
(SPD) at the event. The first UL1449 3rd edition recognized Surge Protective Device for solar
applications, Cooper Bussmann’s new SPD is simple to identify, install and maintain. Built-in, fast-acting
short-circuit interruption technology for 600Vdc, 1000Vdc and 1200Vdc systems safely shunts damaging
surges and overvoltages to ground. This high performance capability also eliminates the need for
additional fuses or overcurrent protection, wiring and panel space, providing PV users complete
protection at substantial cost savings.
Cooper B-Line will additionally showcase its new ARISTATM commercial rooftop mounting system. This
cost-effective and easy to install solar PV mounting system features standard electrical components and
no loose hardware. The ARISTA system’s pre-assembled frames effectively angle solar PV panels in
the optimal position for maximum performance. With a high degree of flexibility, the ARISTA system
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can be used for landscape or portrait mounting of PV panels for both ballasted and positively tied
solutions. In addition to ARISTA, Cooper B-Line offers a comprehensive set of custom engineered
solutions for mounting solar PV panels in ground, commercial roof and open-structure applications.
"Cooper Industries’ commitment to innovation and expertise remains particularly evident in the growing
solar energy sector,” explained Cooper Industries CEO Kirk Hachigian. “New products like our surge
protection devices and solar commercial rooftop mounting system come not only as a result of extensive
research and development, but of our continued anticipation of customers’ evolving needs.”
In addition to Cooper Industries’ latest products, a variety of solutions comprise Cooper’s balance of
system offerings, including combiner boxes. Available from both Cooper Bussmann and Cooper
Crouse-Hinds, combiner boxes provide the housing to combine and connect the conductors from
several arrays or solar panels into one main buss or feed.
For larger commercial and utility-scale projects, Cooper Power Systems reliably and efficiently delivers
power to the utility grid. Cooper Power Systems offers high efficiency solar GSU transformers, cooled
with Envirotemp FR3 soy oil-based dielectric fluid; specially designed with inverter technology and
energy harvest in mind. In addition to medium-voltage transformers, a full line of molded rubber parts
and substation products such as capacitors, arresters, relays, switchgear, and automation
communication systems ensure that the quality of the electricity generated meets the grid
interconnection requirements.
For remote applications, solar kits from Cooper Crouse-Hinds eliminate the need for expensive utility
power investments. Solar kits are installed in weatherproof enclosures to withstand harsh weather
conditions and high wind loads.
Solar Power International, previously called Solar Power Conference and Expo, was created in 2004
when the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
joined together to form a North American business-to-business solar conference and expo.
Representatives from Cooper Industries and its divisions will be on hand throughout Solar Power
International 2010. Attendees and interested media are encouraged to visit Cooper at Booth #1120 or
www.cooperindustries.com to learn more.
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About Cooper B-Line
Cooper B-Line, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), is a global provider of innovative,
labor-saving support systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications.
Cooper B-Line's products are used in a variety of settings for the commercial, industrial, utility and OEM
markets. For more information, visit www.cooperbline.com.
About Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann, the industry leader in critical circuit protection, power management and electrical
safety, is a division of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri,
USA. The company is committed to the development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative circuit
and power electronics protection and power management products; and provides engineering, training
and testing services globally for the electrical, electronics and transportation industries. The company
provides superior brands, including Cooper Bussmann® circuit protection products and services,
Coiltronics® magnetics, and OMNEX Trusted Wireless® systems. Additional information about Cooper
Bussmann is available online at www.cooperbussmann.com.
About Cooper Crouse-Hinds
Headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y., Cooper Crouse-Hinds integrates a comprehensive line of electrical
and instrumentation products with expert support, industry insights and local availability to improve
safety and productivity in the most demanding industrial and commercial environments worldwide.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds manufactures over 100,000 electrical construction materials, including conduit
and cable fittings; enclosures; plugs and receptacles; industrial lighting fixtures; controls and electrical
apparatus and commercial outlet boxes and hubs. Cooper Crouse-Hinds electrical construction products
are used in general construction or in harsh and hazardous environments across the globe, performing
to the highest standard of safety and reliability. For more information, visit www.crouse-hinds.com.
About Cooper Power Systems
Cooper Power Systems, Inc., with 2009 revenues of approximately $1.1 billion, is a division of Cooper
Industries plc (NYSE: CBE). Cooper Power Systems is a global manufacturer of world-class power
delivery and reliability solutions for the electrical and industrial markets. Through its Energy Automation
Solutions group, it is also a leading provider of software, communications and integration solutions that
enable customers to increase productivity, improve system reliability, and reduce costs. For more
information, please visit www.cooperpower.com or www.cooperpowereas.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2009 revenues of $5.1 billion.
Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting
customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market share positions
and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; CrouseHinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle
and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely
positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to
improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient
products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2009, sixty-one percent of total sales were to
customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-nine percent of total sales were to
customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2009.
For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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