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Sl4-6krg PV Grid Connected Inverter by Terry Gao, Jinxuan Zhong and Royal Liu Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design

Terry Gao, Jinxuan Zhong and Royal Liu honored for energy products, projects and devices design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design category for Sl4-6krg PV Grid Connected Inverter by Terry Gao, Jinxuan Zhong and Royal Liu, designed for Slenergy Technology (A.H.) Co.,Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Silver A' Design Award

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

About Sl4-6krg PV Grid Connected Inverter

SL4-6KRG is a photovoltaic grid-connected inverter made for homes and businesses. The integrated body uses rounded corners and a white-gray glossy surface for a minimalist appearance. The sealed structure provides IP66 protection against water, so the inverter can be installed indoors or outdoors in three simple steps. A concise LED display shows real-time power and key data. A related application, connected by Wi-Fi or a 4G network, reports current power, daily generation and estimated revenue. Two MPPT trackers suit varied application conditions.

About Terry Gao, Jinxuan Zhong and Royal Liu

Slenergy Technology (A.H.) Co.,Ltd., abbreviated as Slenergy, was founded in early 2023 by well-known experts in the field of photovoltaic at home and abroad and a top management team. It is committed to becoming a leading global provider of sustainable smart energy solutions by providing more efficient, reliable, economical, and convenient solutions and services. Its core products include standardized solutions applicable for all scenarios (residential, C&I, micro and off-grid, etc.), PV and energy storage inverters, energy storage systems, smart junction boxes, portable energy storage products, smart energy management systems, etc.

Award Record

Terry Gao, Jinxuan Zhong and Royal Liu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.

About the A' Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design Award

The A' Energy Design Award is an international competition recognizing good energy products, projects and services by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to energy product designers, energy device engineers, industrial design studios and energy systems architects from all countries. Entries typically include solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, geothermal systems, bioenergy converters and fuel cells. Awarded energy product designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/energy

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Sl4-6krg PV Grid Connected Inverter
Function
PV Grid Connected Inverter
Category
Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Sustainability and Manufacturing
Colors
Gainsboro, Gray, Silver, Light Gray and Lavender
Images
5
Client
Slenergy Technology (A.H.) Co.,Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate
Terry Gao, Jinxuan Zhong and Royal Liu
Country
China
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#152993

Credits

Image Credits
Slenergy Technology (A.H.) Co.,Ltd.

Design Details

Unique Properties
With an integrated design, it uses arc corners and a white-gray glossy surface to show a minimalist style. The integrated structure has excellent IP66 waterproof properties. Users can install it indoors or outdoors in three easy steps. It has a relevant APP to provide various data, making it more convenient for users. In addition, it uses a multi-channel MPPT design to adapt to diverse application conditions in families and corporates.
Inspiration
There is a widespread awareness of the use of green energy. More and more families and corporates are using it. But how to get users started is a challenge. We take the design concept of easy installation and operation and aim to provide users with a convenient solution for using green energy.
Research
Research type: inverter Research goal: to explore how to realize easy installation and operation Research method: for one thing, the product uses a lightweight structural design and simple installation steps; for another, it features a concise interface for easy operation. Social impact: It helps the user utilize solar energy and reduce the cost of electricity; excess electricity is fed back into the grid, promoting a social consumption habit of using green energy.
Challenge
Main challenge: how to implement intelligent information on inverters. Solution: it is equipped with a relevant APP to show various information such as current power, intraday power generation, intraday estimated revenue, and this month's estimated revenue, which is more convenient for users to know the status of the solar energy utilization.
Realization and Technology
Technique: die casting
Operation and Interaction
The product has a concise LED display that shows real-time battery power and key data intuitively. In addition, it has a relevant APP that can be connected via a 4G network or Wi-Fi. Users can click on it to get information such as current power, intraday power generation, intraday estimated revenue, and this month's estimated revenue, which is more convenient for them to know the status of the solar energy utilization.
Project Duration and Location
The project finished in June 2023 in Chuzhou.
Specifications
Dimensions(W*H*D): 440mm*370mm*140mm Weight: 13kg Protection Degree: IP66 Max. Input Power(for module STC): 6 kW Max. DC Voltage: 1100V Number of MPPT Trackers: 2 Nominal Output Power: 4 kW Max. Efficiency: 98.6 percent
Keywords
Inverter, grid-connected inverter, PV, minimalist design, integrated structure, easy operation and installation, excellent waterproof properties, smart control, high conversion efficiency.

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