News overview
Australian CEC approval
May 17th, 2018

Australia’s CEC approved the SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controllers. We have a blogpost about NAMPO 2018 - South Africa’s largest Agriculture Exhibition, which begins today; a blogpost about solar-car team DJS Helios; and meet David Foret in our ‘Who is Who’ series of blogs. We also have a list of new certificates, and an updated list of training and events for you.

 

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday May 21st, for the Whit Monday holiday.

 

Australian CEC approval for SmartSolar

The SmartSolar MPPT Solar Chargers, both the TR and MC4 models, have been approved by the Australian Clean Energy Council. The following model numbers will be visible on the approved inverters list on the CEC Accreditation website:

  • SmartSolar 150/45-TR and -MC4
  • SmartSolar 150/60-TR and -MC4
  • SmartSolar 150/70-TR and MC4
  • SmartSolar 250/60-TR and -MC4
  • SmartSolar 250/70-TR and -MC4
  • SmartSolar 250/85-TR and -MC4
  • SmartSolar 250/100-TR and -MC4

 

New certificates

 

Training dates

Sign up for one of our training events and learn more about our products. The next training events, all of which are still accepting registration, will take place on:

  • May 22nd, Formación técnico: Básico in Muchamiel, Spain
  • May 29th, Technische training ESS en Off Grid in Vught, The Netherlands
  • May 29th, Technische training Produkt gamma, Automotive, Marine, Industrie en kleine solar systemen in Vught, The Netherlands
  • May 29th, Formación técnico: Monitorización in Muchamiel, Spain

For more information about our training events visit Victron Professional.

 

Forthcoming exhibitions

Check our exhibition schedule online if you are interested in visiting an exhibition in your area during the coming months. The following exhibitions are scheduled.

  • May 16th – May 18th, RettMobiel 2018 in Fulda (Hessen), Germany
  • May 19th – May 21st, Foirexpo de Scienz-sur-Leman in Scienz-sur-Leman in France
  • May 23rd – May 24th, Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition in Adelaide, Australia

 

NICE TO KNOW

 

Indian Summer

Solar car team DJS Helios has had a meteoric rise to success. Last year they took part in their first ever competition – Electric Solar Vehicle Challenge 17  …so far this year they have won both competitions they entered!

 

NAMPO 2018

NAMPO 2018 is South Africa’s largest Agricultural Show and has been running for over 50 years. This years show opens its doors on May 15th - we take a look at a couple of exhibitors,  both of whom use Victron equipment in building their success.

 

Victron Energy People: Who is David Foret

This insight is part of the ‘Victron Energy people: who is who?’ series of blogs. With a degree in Power Electronics and Technical Sales and being a certified flight instructor, David gave up his flying career to work in the marine and solar industry. Working for Victron brings him something new to learn every day.
Read more about David Foret.