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Outstanding Fronius solutions
Fronius Symo Hybrid receives Plus X Award
(Wels, 26/11/2015) The Fronius Symo Hybrid inverter was recently singled out for praise, receiving the
PLUS X AWARD1 in six out of seven categories. In the areas of innovation, high quality, design, ease of
use, functionality and ecology, the SnapINverter is regarded as an outstanding and innovative, highquality product. What's more, it was crowned the “Best Product of 2015/2016” in the “Energy and
Lighting” category.
“We are extremely pleased that, following the Fronius Galvo and the Fronius Symo, the third SnapINverter, the
Fronius Symo Hybrid, has now been honoured with the Plus X Award too. This shows that we are on the right
path in developing high-quality, innovative solutions for our customers,” commented the head of division, Martin
Hackl.
The Fronius Symo Hybrid inverter is the centrepiece of the Fronius storage solution. It helps to make solar
energy available 24 hours a day. Multi Flow Technology, which enables intelligent, parallel control of the energy
flows and is therefore essential to the optimum use of a storage system, is integrated as standard. The inverter
regulates the energy flows so that the highest possible level of self-supply is attained.
The free Fronius Solar.web online monitoring tool and the corresponding Fronius Solar.web App allow the
system operator to conveniently monitor the photovoltaic yields and all the energy flows within the system.
Fronius is also responsible for further innovative solutions, namely a type 1+2 surge arrester as an additional
option for the Fronius Symo and Fronius Eco inverters, and the Fronius Power Package, which offers greater
flexibility thanks to the new option of combining two inverters.
Integrated overvoltage protection cuts costs
Depending on the different lightning protection provisions in the individual regions, a type 1 DC surge arrestor
may be required. In order to satisfy this requirement and also to help its customers cut system costs, Fronius
now offers a type 1+2 combination surge arrestor² as an option for the Fronius Symo³ and Fronius Eco
SnapINverters.
“Previously, if a type 1 DC surge arrestor was required, the customer would have had to use an additional DC
connector box, as up until now it was not possible for the majority of inverter manufacturers to install this within
the inverter. With the new option, we offer our customers an economical and simple solution,” remarks Jürgen
Hürner, Product Manager at Fronius.
The advantages of two inverters united in a single package
With larger-scale photovoltaics projects, project planners are repeatedly faced with challenges such as complex
shading scenarios4 or short string lengths5. Fronius has taken this issue in its stride and developed a suitable
solution. The cost-effective Fronius Eco can now be combined with the flexible Fronius Symo in the Fronius
Power Package6 system solution.
In addition to the usual advantages of the Fronius Power Package, such as simple installation or flexible data
communication, the new combination option brings even greater flexibility to the system. The entire solution is
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completed with an AC combiner that is perfectly adapted to the inverter. And as if there were not already
enough, the finished complete package is delivered on a pallet.
“The uniform inverter platform, which makes life easier for our customers while simultaneously saving them time
and money, is unique. Furthermore, Fronius is currently the only company to offer an AC combiner that is
perfectly adapted to the inverters in this power category,” explains Jürgen Hürner.
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Besides the RedDot and the IF Design Award, the Plus X Award is one of the best-known international design and innovation prizes for
products from the fields of technology, sport and lifestyle. Innovations that make life easier, look better and more ecologically sound are
rewarded. For purchasers, the mark of quality constitutes a powerful purchase recommendation at the point of sale.
² Relates to Europe and India.
³ Relevant for Fronius Symo in the 10 kW, 15 kW and 20 kW power categories.
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Due to superstructures on roofs
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Due to the topology of the construction site
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Relates to Europe and India.
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The Fronius Symo Hybrid was crowned “Best Product of 2015/2016” in the “Energy and Lighting” category.
The Fronius Symo Hybrid inverter was honoured with the PLUS X AWARD in six out of the seven categories.
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The Fronius Symo Hybrid is now the third SnapINverter manufactured by Fronius to be singled out as an outstanding and innovative, highquality product.
The free Fronius Solar.web online monitoring tool and the corresponding Fronius Solar.web App allow the system operator to conveniently
monitor the photovoltaic yields and all the energy flows within the system.
The option of integrated overvoltage protection offers Fronius customers an economical and simple solution to country-specific
requirements that stipulate a type 1 DC surge arrestor.
The cost-effective Fronius Eco can now be combined with the flexible Fronius Symo within the Fronius Power Package system solution.
Copyright to photos: Fronius International GmbH, reproduction free of charge
About Fronius International GmbH
Fronius International GmbH is an Austrian company with headquarters in Pettenbach and other sites in Wels,
Thalheim, Steinhaus and Sattledt. With 3,385 employees worldwide, the company is active in the fields of
welding technology, photovoltaics and battery charging technology. Around 91,5% of its products are exported
through 21 international Fronius subsidiaries and sales partners/representatives in over 60 countries. With its
innovative products and services and 928 granted patents, Fronius is the global innovation leader.
Media enquiries:
Andrea SCHARTNER, +43 664 88536765, schartner.andrea@fronius.com, Froniusplatz 1, 4600 Wels, Austria.
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Kim WHARTON, +44 1908 512 340, wharton.kim@fronius.com, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes,
MK10 0BD, United Kingdom.
Kathryn BROOKES, +61 3 8340 2945, brookes.kathryn@fronius.com, 90-92 Lambeck Drive, Tullamarine VIC
3043, Australia.
Tiffany BLEY, +1 219 734 5601, bley.tiffany@fronius.com, 6797 Fronius Drive, Portage, IN 46368, USA
Romana PURYOVA, +971 56 499 82 24, puryova.romana@fronius.com, PO.Box 263241, Jebel Ali, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Lia VAN BAALEN, +1 905 288 2128, vanbaalen.lia@fronius.com, 2875 Argentia Road, Units 3-6, Mississauga,
ON L5N 8G6, Canada
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