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Sharp and Daihen have jointly developed a solar inverter for large-scale photovoltaic power generating systems intended for commercial users and electric utilities. Operational tests in Japan will begin in May, with product availability anticipated from July 2003.

Daihen will be responsible for manufacturing the solar inverters, while Sharp will launch sales of turn-key systems including photovoltaic modules and ancillary equipment beginning in Japan.

The major features of the solar inverters are: high capacity, capable of handling up to 100 kW with a single solar inverter device; also achieves a rated conversion efficiency of 93% (including isolation transformers); solar inverter output voltage is flexibly adjustable using high-efficiency isolation transformer; and units can be set up to match a wide range of power distribution specifications for interfacing to the power grids of countries around the world.