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Knowledge: Solar PV Working model Kyle Harris, an installer with Cleaner Air Solutions, describes his route into PV installations and why he enjoys working where he does ollowing a period of unemployment, F due to an injury, 23-year old Kyle Harris, secured a job with Cleaner Air Solutions. He began his solar installation training at the <strong>Renewable</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> Academy run by the company and located next to Cleaner Air Solution’s headquarters in Durham. The academy works closely with Sharp Solar and the training includes various types of systems such as fl at roofs and building integrated PVs. Harris went from graduating from his training, to a full-time job at Cleaner Air Solutions within a solar team. The company says its large client base and trusted reputation offers Harris numerous opportunities to travel across the country. Each of the teams consists of an electrician, roofer and labourer. Since his employment Harris has progressed to head up his own team whom often join forces with other teams and members for larger scale jobs. Very aware of recent developments of how the Class monitor hotovoltaic system P supplier, Tritec UK, has launched Tri-Ka, a handheld characteristic curve monitoring device, designed to make it easier to ensure solar PV systems achieve maximum yields. According to Tritec, Tri-Ka is easy to use and fi ts into the palm of a hand. It weighs 500g, but its casing is tough and durable. Using the LCD colour touchscreen, the actual output of a PV system can be measured and compared to the expected output under Standard Test Conditions (the STC ideal curve analysis). Tri-Ka can be used both as a commissioning tool and as a PV array trouble-shooter. With even minor system faults costing 76 | www.renewableenergyinstaller.co.uk public view solar installers after an infl ux of ‘solar cowboys’ and much media attention surrounding them, Harris is keen to maintain the solar industry’s reputation. His recommendation is to choose an established solar PV installer and to look for reviews and recommendations from past jobs the installer/company have done. He prides himself on the fact that Cleaner Air Solutions’ installers are MCS certifi cated and maintain exceptional professional standards from the initial call through to after-sales satisfaction. Terry Skee, commercial director of Cleaner Air Solutions, says: “Kyle can be hugely proud of his achievements and he typifi es the kind of employee we look to bring in, develop and add to our workforce. “The renewable energy sector is growing exponentially and will be crucial in creating jobs and reducing unemployment in areas like the North East where austerity measures have led to widespread job cuts.” Simplicity is key: Tri-Ka is easy to use, says Tritec hundreds of pounds in yield losses, it’s important for any problems with a PV system to be detected and remedied quickly. Replacing old multi-meters and clip-on ammeters, Tri-Ka is said to make monitoring the PV system during installation and maintenance much simpler. Wireless connection between the measuring device and the sensor speeds up the job and removes the need for wiring. Large input range Tri-Ka has a large input range for current (0.1 to 15 A) and voltage (1 to 1000 V), which means that both individual modules and entire strings can be measured. It uses an irradiation sensor, Tri-Sen, which has two reference cells (mono- and polycrystalline). This means that Tri- Top job: Kyle Harris, Cleaner Air Solutions, enjoys working in PV Ka can measure irradiation with complete precision, producing highly-accurate results. 5,000 performance curves Tri-Ka boasts more than 5,000 performance (STC) curves. These are sourced from a wide range of manufacturers, and Tri-Ka can be updated regularly with the newest data. Steve Griffi ths, sales and marketing director at Tritec UK commented: “The launch of Tri-Ka is signifi cant, because there is simply nothing like it on the market. Tri-Ka provides a way to differentiate from competitors and offer the most comprehensive service possible. Its level of technical innovation means that Tri-Ka is geared towards savvy installers with an eye for the future market.”
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