All you want to know about the effect of shadow on the PV panel output voltage. Watch the new Cerbo GX & GX Touch 50 video, made by Jono. Register for the first USA hands-on training in Delray, Florida. There is a blog about our 49erFX World Champion racers who are back in action; and we continue our journey of No Plastic Waste yachtsman Jon Sanders. Make sure to check our usual lists of updated documentation, dates for training events and exhibitions.
New: video Cerbo GX & GX Touch 50
In this video, made by Victron video producer Jonathan Cecil - Jono for short - he explains all there is to know about how to install the new Cerbo GX and GX Touch 50.
PV Panel output voltage – shadow effect?
So much can be learned from the discussions taking place right now on the Victron Community pages.
We thought we would highlight a recent discussion which shines a light onto Photovoltaic panels, and what happens to their voltage and current output in conditions of shade. Here’s what we learned:
Solar panels, unless heavily shaded have a remarkably high and consistent voltage output even as the intensity of the sun changes. It is predominantly the current output that decreases as light intensity falls.
Read the blog to learn more.
Hands-on Training in Delray, Florida, USA
On May 1st and May 2nd, 2020, we have our first hands-on training events in Delray, Florida. Over two days, 7 groups will rotate through 7 different practise stations to learn all about:
- Wiring Calculations
- Battery types
- Safety and grounding
- Systems design
- Fault finding
- Remote monitoring
- Large systems
Be sure to register, as there’s limited placings.
Location Hands-on training:
The Seagate Country Club, 3600 Hamlett Dr., Delray Beach, Florida
Training starts at 09:00 a.m. PST and ends at around 17:00 p.m. PST
Training courses are free of charge, and lunch is provided.
You will need to cover the cost of, and arrange your own travel and accommodation.
To apply for these training days please visit: Victron Professional.
We look forward to welcoming you at the training in Delray, Florida
New and updated documents
In our weekly update you will find the following document
- Datasheet and manual for the Smart BMS CL 12V 100A
- The datasheet and manual Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger, Non-Isolated.
- The datasheet Orion Isolated 360W and special purpose models has been changed to Orion DC-DC Converters 110V, isolated.
- In the datasheet Blue Smart IP67 charger 120VAC we have corrected the error (CEE 7/7 plug) to NEMA 5/15 plug.
- To the datasheet MultiPlus-II the MultiPIus-II 24/3000/70-32 has been added.
Updated Declarations of Conformity
- The SmartShunt 500A/50mV has been added to the Declaration of Conformity - Auxiliary components
- We updated the Declaration of Conformity MultiPlus-II by adding the MultiPlus-II 24/3000/70-32.
For all latest documentation we refer you to our website.
Victron training events
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:
- February 25th, Victron Energy products, systems and software training in Johannesburg, South Africa
- February 25th, Victron Energy Solar System Training - Level 2 & 3 in Maputo, Mozambique
- February 27th, Victron Energy products, systems and software training in Cape Town, South Africa
Webinar
- March 4th – Produktvorstellung MultiPlus-II / -II GX & Monitoring
For more information about our training events visit Victron Professional
Upcoming exhibitions
Check our exhibition schedule online if you are interested in visiting an exhibition in your area over the coming months. The following exhibitions are scheduled:
- February 20th – February 23rd, Beach & Boat Leipzig 2020 in Leipzig, Germany
- February 21st – February 24th, ELEC TEC 2020 Attica, Greece
- February 21st – March 1st, CNR Boatshow in Instanbul, Turkey
NICE TO KNOW
49erFX World Champion racers back in action
Our World Champion 49erFX sailors Annemiek Bekkering and Annette Duetz – together with team mates Odile van Aanholt and Cecile Janmaat have been competing in the World Champion series 2020 held in Geelong, Australia.
Fiercely contested with lots of fast action the World Champions will be disappointed to record an 8th place in a competition which was interrupted by strong winds and bad weather …conditions in which they usually thrive.
No Plastic Waste yachtsman anchors in St.Helena
#NOPLASTICWASTE
Solo yachtsman Jon Sanders AO OBE has dropped anchor in St Helena, South Atlantic, on the third planned stopover of his ‘plastic research’ circumnavigation.
This research – and Jon’s 11th circumnavigation – is the brainchild of #NOPLASTICWASTE a not-for-profit organisation whose campaign is aimed at stopping the flow of plastics into our environment. Their ambition is a world free of plastic waste …they believe that we can restore the health of our oceans within a generation, and they’re working to achieve it.