Tigo
Tigo is an American based solar panel optimiser company that was founded in 2007. Combining a unique systems-level approach with expertise in semiconductors, power electronics, and solar energy, they developed the first-generation Module Optimizer technology for the solar industry in 2007.
Today, Tigo offers a full platform of integrated and retrofitted (mounted on an existing installed PV system) communications technology. By partnering with Tier 1 panel and inverter manufacturers in the industry, they are able to focus on its key innovation through the TS4 Platform.
Selective Deployment of Optimization: When using a single string per MPPT, optimization can be selectively deployed on the shaded modules. By using optimization only where needed, the user can optimize system performance at a lower cost.
Founded
2007
Global Executive HQ
Los Gatos, California, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Products
Power Optimizers, Smart module power electronics
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To enable the monitoring feature, it is needed to connect the Modules Optimizers, Tigo Access Point, and the Cloud Connect Kit.
What is the difference with SolarEdge solutions? Read more in our review: SolarEdge Vs Tigo Optimizers.
Simple & Flexible
Full visibility through module-level monitoring
High-quality products customized for specific cases
Safe solutions including Rapid Shutdown
Tigo products
Advanced Retrofit Optimizer
TS4-A-O
- Improve energy efficiency by upgrading underperforming PV systems or adding smart features to new installations. The TS4-A-O with UHD-Core technology and expanded specifications support PV modules up to 500W.
- Module-level optimization: increased energy yield and greater design flexibility
- Safety: Enhanced safety for NEC 690.12 rapid shutdown compliance
- Monitoring: Module-level monitoring for energy production tracking and system management
- Easy Installation: Snap to standard module frame or remove brackets for rack mounting
- Smart Commissioning: Configure and commission with your Android or iOS mobile device
- No Compatibility Issues: Tigo optimizers work with all inverters with MPPT
Tigo Access Point
TAP
- Communicate directly with up to 300 TS4 units
- Use the Tigo SMART App on a mobile device for quick startup
- Provide the TS4 MLPE with network status for UL conization during the rapid shutdown
- Easy installation on the module frame without tools
Cloud Connect Advanced
CCA
- Collect data from up to 900 TS4 units
- Supports wired and wireless networks
- Control monitoring and safety features
- Configure and commission with Tigo SMART app
- Monitor 3rd party devices via Modbus
Tigo Warranty conditions
Tigo optimizers come with a 25 years warranty while Cloud Connect Advanced and TAP come with 5 years commencing on the earlier of “Warranty Start Date”. The “Warranty Start Date”: 4 months from the date the Equipment is shipped from Tigo; and the installation of the Equipment. Registration with the Monitoring service must be completed in 90 days from installation date for Limited Warranty to be valid.
For more detailed warranty terms and conditions 2019 please refer to Tigo Limited Warranty.
Tigo Case Studies
36% Energy Boost with the Retrofitted Optimization
A Greek residential PV system significantly improves energy harvest over 6 months with TS4-R-O.
First Full Mega Solar PV system in Japan
Without the Tigo optimizers on the array, the plant would be producing 5-10% less than a traditional array.
Other products
References
Debrecen, Hungary | 1,3 MW
Kavastu, Estonia | 1 MW
Sidi Slimane, Morocco | 360 kW
Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine | 310 W
Amman, Jordan | 17 kW
Prapretno, Slovenia | 3 MW
Seiso, Turkey | 500 kW
