OutBack Power
31 Jan 2011
Tim Shirley
Manager Technology Development & Engineering
Copyright © 2010 The Alpha Group. All Rights Reserved.
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About OutBack
New Products
OutBack & SunSpec
The magic of 7ths (time permitting)
Summary
Questions and comments
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About OutBack
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Going strong
Known for rugged & reliable products
Member of the Alpha Group
We’re hiring!
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OutBack Company Overview
Overview
OutBack Power Systems is the premier designer, developer and seller of
off-grid and grid interactive power electronics and balance of system
components
Customers,
Distributors
and Partners
Worldwide customer footprint in addition to market leading position in the
US with over 35,000 sites deployed with OutBack’s systems
Since its inception, OutBack has produced and sold more than 60,000
inverters and 70,000 charge controllers
Distributors and partners include Alternative Energy Engineering, Sunwize,
DC Power, Conergy, Chloride Exide, BAE Systems, General Dynamics,
MPower Systems, African Energy, and Force Protection
Founding
History
OutBack Power celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2011; become a member
of The Alpha Group in July, 2010
Other key
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67 full-time employees based in Arlington, WA
International brand and product quality recognition
Company-wide emphasis on customer service
Company Confidential
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OutBack has an internationally recognized brand;
deployed in over 75 countries
in a wide range of applications
Company Confidential
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OutBack Power Technologies
Member of The Alpha Group
The Alpha Group represents an alliance of independent companies
sharing a common goal - create world-class power solutions.
Collectively, Alpha Group members develop and manufacture AC and DC
power conversion, protection and standby products. Applications for these
products include broadband cable, telecommunications, AC/UPS,
industrial and renewable energy, for a worldwide customer base.
Alpha Benefits
• Manufacturing
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Prototyping, Pilot, Volume
MRP System (SAP)
Cost
Quality
• Worldwide Sales
– Alpha GmbH (EMEA)
– Asia/CALA
• Marketing Communications (trade shows, graphics, PR, etc.)
• Engineering Facilities & Expertise
• Solutions Capability
– Alpha Energy
– Projects/Systems/Enclosures Expertise
• Funding
Allows OutBack Power to Focus on our Core Competencies
New Products
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MATE3 System Controller
Radian Inverter
EnergyCell & Integrated Battery Rack
Expanded FX line of Inverters
Flex Power
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MATE3 System Controller
Single device programs, monitors
and controls entire system
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Powerful, Smart and Flexible
Field upgradeable
Intuitive menu structure
Large graphical display
System configuration wizard
Ethernet
Extended data-logging capability
Multi-level user access
Radian
• Grid-Interactive and
stand-alone operation
in the same box
• That box is
stainless/galvanized
steel for long-term
durability
• A “total power
solution” for standard
wiring practices
Radian
• 8000 Watts continuous power
• Parallel-connectable up to 10
units for an 80kW system!
– Using the Mate3 and HUB
Communications Manager
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120/240V split-phase output
Dual AC inputs
90% CEC –weighted efficiency
Field-upgradeable firmware
Designed to integrate with a
GS Load Center
• Engineered to simplify gridinteractive system design
incorporating energy storage
Radian: first reviews
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“It’s a beast…the new Radian Series goes way beyond
anything else on the market.”
Jeff Oldham, Regenerative SOLutions
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"It was clear in the first few minutes of seeing the
Radian Series in action that we were going to see a
marked increase in performance in our
shop…OutBack's reputation for quality and service was
evident.”
Eric Johnson, owner of Johnson Brothers Construction
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“I’ve been able to trust OutBack Power for years, and
the Radian Series Inverter/Charger takes their product
line, performance and reliability to a new level…we’re
already seeing significant demand for it.”
David Katz, AEE Solar
EnergyCell & Integrated Battery Rack
• Designed to simplify design and
installation of battery based
systems
• “28.8kWh in a box”
• EnergyCell front terminal VRLA
battery for high energy density
and good longevity
• Flat rate shipping
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Battery-based PV System
Expanding the FX
• Improved ability to work with low quality
generators
• 230V/50Hz with Neutral Ground switching
• 100V/50Hz units
• 48V Mobile Inverters
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FLEXpower One
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Fully pre-wired system
Fast installation
Field configurable settings
Optimized system footprint
Ample AC and DC Breaker provisions
Factory tested
OutBack Power – Making It Easy
• Radian Series Inverter/Charger
• Integrated Battery Rack and EnergyCell RE
OutBack & SunSpec
• We are working to deploy products that
implement SunSpec in 2012
• We are proposing a charge controller model
Math Wizard
(decimal for 7ths - oooh)
• 7 = 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 2 + 2 + 2 + a little more (3 * 2 + a little
more)
• 2 * 7 = 14
• 2 * 14 = 28
• 2 * 28 + a little more = 57
• 1/7 = 0.142857142857…
• 2/7 = 0.285714285714…
• 3/7 = 0.428571428571…
• 4/7 = 0.571428571428…
• 5/7 = 0.714285714285…
• 6/7 = 0.857142857142…
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Summary
OutBack Power – Making It Easy
• Radian Series Inverter/Charger
• Integrated Battery Rack and EnergyCell RE
Questions & Comments
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