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News Release
Contact:
Lauren Ban
412-394-6611
lauren.ban@bm.com
Cooper Crouse-Hinds Introduces Solar Combiner Solutions
for Photovoltaic Applications
New Solar Combiner Boxes offer superior durability and resistance from harsh weather conditions
for commercial, residential, and light industrial and utility applications.
SYRACUSE, NY, Intersolar, 2010 – Cooper Crouse-Hinds, a leader in electrical products that enhance
safety, productivity, innovation and labor savings in harsh, industrial and commercial environments, now
offers Solar Combiner Boxes—advanced wire-management systems designed for use in grid-tied solar
(photovoltaic) applications.
The durable, flexible product offering groups input wires and circuits from several arrays or solar panels
into one main buss or feed going to the inverter, ultimately minimizing labor and material costs. Safe
and dependable Solar Combiner Boxes meet National Electrical Code (NEC) wire bend requirements,
offer ample wiring room and flexibility, and provide over-current and short-circuit protection.
The new offering is built to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1741 standards—for long, dependable
service in even the most demanding environments. An extensive range of options including surge
protection, integral disconnects and wireless string monitoring offers solutions to meet the most
demanding customer applications.
―With the solar market continuing its rapid expansion, customers seek convenient and reliable solutions
to meet their wire-management needs,‖ said John Kerkhove, General Manager, Cooper Crouse-Hinds.
―As a reliable product designed to withstand even the harshest environments, Solar Combiner Boxes
serve as a practical solution. Our extensive range of options combined with our manufacturing and
customization capabilities allow us to offer the most complete solar combiner products in the industry.‖
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Solar Combiner Boxes come standard in a strong, durable and resistant fiberglass enclosure with a
seamless door gasket and additional built-in UV protection. This ensures maximum resistance to
degradation from environmental and UV exposure, even in the harshest environmental conditions,
leading to a longer product life and significant savings.
With all necessary parts pre-installed, the need to purchase parts and pieces separately is eliminated.
Optional integral disconnects offer even more material and labor savings by joining the combiner box
and disconnect in one enclosure. All models feature touch-safe fuse holders and power distribution
blocks.
To learn more about Cooper Crouse-Hinds’ range of solutions for the solar industry including solar
combiners, smart combiners, recombiners, pass through boxes or solar cord grips, visit www.crousehinds.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 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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