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Lauren Ban
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Cooper Industries to Demonstrate Range of
Solar Solutions at Intersolar North America 2010
Solar offerings include power management, circuit management and protection, and wiring and
mounting products, including the new ARISTATM solar commercial rooftop mounting system.
DUBLIN, July 13, 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 Intersolar North America 2010, July 13-15, at the
Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Building on its history of expertise and innovation, Cooper develops solutions that help 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 breadth of solar products at Intersolar Booth #7558.
As Cooper’s latest solar offering, Cooper B-Line will introduce the ARISTATM commercial rooftop
mounting system at the event. This cost-effective and easy to install solar PV mounting system features
standard electrical components and no loose hardware. The ARISTATM system’s pre-assembled frames
effectively angle solar PV panels in the optimal position for maximum performance. With a high degree
of flexibility, the ARISTATM system can be used for landscape or portrait mounting of PV panels for both
ballasted and positively tied solutions. In addition to ARISTATM, Cooper B-Line offers a comprehensive
set of custom engineered solutions for mounting solar PV panels in ground, commercial roof and openstructure applications. Also, a designated Cooper B-Line Solar Team is available to help customers to
meet their cost per watt requirements for various solar energy applications.
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Adding to Cooper’s range of solar options, Cooper Bussmann and Cooper Crouse-Hinds offer combiner
box solutions that provide the housing to combine and connect the conductors from several arrays or
solar panels into one main bus or feed.
Cooper Bussmann is the single source for the solar power system circuit protection and switching
package, from the array to the utility, enhanced with application expertise and fast shipment. The
Cooper Bussmann DC safety switch provides application flexibility while adhering to the unique
requirements of solar power production. Fast-acting solar fuses, designed to meet new UL Listed
photovoltaic (PV) fuse standards, handle extreme cycling conditions as well as low magnitude
overloads.
For larger commercial and utility-scale projects, count on Cooper Power Systems to reliably and
efficiently deliver 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.
Finally, 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.
"Our combined experience and innovation continue to set us apart from other companies, especially
when it comes to fulfilling complete balance of system needs," said Cooper Industries CEO Kirk
Hachigian. "From power management, circuit management and protection, and wiring and mounting
products, we're eager to share our breadth of solar industry solutions at Intersolar."
Representatives from Cooper Industries and its divisions will be on hand throughout Intersolar.
Attendees and interested media are encouraged to visit Cooper at Booth #7558 or
www.cooperindustries.com to learn more.
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.
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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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