Making the Case for DC Optimizers

Thursday, April 18th: 1:30-3:00 PM

Session Chair: Peter Lowenthal

Panelists:

• Scotte Elliott, Electrical Engineer, Metro CD Engineering, LLC
• Lyman Morikawa, Principal Engineer, Morikawa & Associates, LLC
• Sanjeev Choudhary, Vice President Marketing and Business Development, Draker
• Evan Vogel, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ampt, LLC
• Jeff Krisa, Consultant, Brighton Solar, Inc

DC optimizers are an emerging class of products touted to offer a multitude of benefits including increased energy production, module-level monitoring, design flexibility and improved safety. These benefits come with a first-cost premium resulting in a barrier to adoption for many who are unsure whether the benefits outweigh the costs. This forum explores the advantages and disadvantages of dc optimization. Hear from professionals who have first-hand experience designing and installing systems incorporating the technology, and owners who will discuss whether they believe it’s worth the investment or just an unnecessary added expense.