Description
TELERGON, S.A.U., founded in Zaragoza in 1953, is a company in the field of electromechanical engineering in switches and changeover switches with and without fuses, as well as switches and cam switches. The project is born from the need to offer cutting-edge products which contribute to reducing the losses in the transmission of electrical energy, thus helping in achieving the targets set by the European Union for the year 2020. The use of a switch for photovoltaic applications during its life cycle can be divided into two states: stationary (the current flows continuously) and dynamic (during the on-off transition). The most part of its life the switch operates in stationary state. Is in this state where the greatest potential for energy efficiency and savings in energy consumption lies. In this framework arises the main objective of this project. The overall aim of the CARTER project is the development of a compact modular switch of high thermal efficiency so as to increase the efficiency of the switch, and through it reducing: - Between 30-60% losses due to Joule effect. - 30% the use of raw materials. - 30% the volume of the switch for the same potency.
Summary of project results
The use of a switch for photovoltaic applications along its life cycle can be divided into two states: stationary (the current flows continuously) and dynamic (during the on-off transition). The most part of his life the switch operates in stationary state. Is in this state where the greatest potential for energy efficiency and savings in energy consumption lies. In this framework arises the main objective of this project. The overall aim of CARTER project is the development of a compact modular switch of high termal efficiency so as to increase the efficiency of the switch, reducing: - Between 30-60% losses due to Joule effect. - 30% the use of raw materials. - 30% the volume of the switch for the same potency. The project has been developed successfully, reaching the outcomes that were expected.
Summary of bilateral results