Suntree SHLX-PV6/1 DC 6 Way 1 Output DC Combiner Box (1000V, 20A Fuse, 32A Disconnect)

The SUNTREE SHLX-PV6/1 DC Combiner Box is a high-performance photovoltaic solution designed to combine 6 solar panel strings into a single DC output, ensuring efficient and safe power distribution. Built for durability and reliability, it features IP65-rated protection, making it ideal for outdoor installations in harsh environments such as those commonly found across Tanzania.

Engineered to meet CGC/GF 037:2014 photovoltaic standards, this combiner box enhances system safety, reduces wiring complexity, and improves overall solar system performance.

Features & Benefits

• 6 Input Strings to 1 Output Design: Efficiently combines multiple solar panel strings into a single output, reducing system complexity and improving energy management.
• High Voltage Capacity (Up to 1000V DC): Supports modern high-efficiency solar systems, ensuring compatibility with advanced inverters.
• Integrated 20A DC Fuses per String: Provides reliable overcurrent protection for each PV string, enhancing system safety and preventing damage.
• Built-in DC Surge Protection Device (SPD) :Protects the system from lightning strikes and voltage surges, ensuring long-term reliability.
• 32A DC Disconnect Switch / Circuit Breaker: Enables safe isolation of the system during maintenance or emergencies.
• IP65 Rated Waterproof & Dustproof Enclosure: Designed for outdoor installations, offering strong protection against rain, dust, and harsh weather conditions.
• UV Resistant & Anti-Corrosion Design: Maintains durability and performance even under prolonged sun exposure and tough environmental conditions.
• Cold Rolled Steel Metal Enclosure: Provides superior strength, impact resistance, and longer lifespan compared to plastic alternatives.
• Wide Temperature Tolerance: Tested for high and low temperature environments, ensuring consistent performance in extreme climates.
• Simplified Installation & Wiring: Pre-configured internal layout reduces installation time, minimizes wiring errors, and lowers labor costs.
• Enhanced System Safety: Offers protection against short circuits, overcurrent, and grounding faults for secure operation.
• Optional Intelligent Monitoring (Customizable): Allows advanced system monitoring such as string current, temperature, and fault detection (if equipped).
• Flexible Configuration Options: Adaptable to different inverter capacities and project requirements.
• Low Maintenance Design: Durable construction reduces the need for frequent servicing, ideal for remote installations.

Use Cases

• Residential solar systems combining multiple panel strings into a single inverter input
• Small commercial installations such as shops, offices, and retail spaces
• Off-grid solar systems in rural and remote areas with limited grid access
• Hybrid solar setups with battery storage for backup power solutions
• Agricultural solar applications including irrigation pumps and farm operations
• Telecom towers requiring reliable and protected solar power distribution
• Mini-grid and community solar projects for villages and small communities
• Industrial workshops and warehouses using solar for daytime energy needs
• Solar-powered schools, clinics, and government facilities
• EPC contractors and installers looking for simplified and organized DC wiring solutions

Value Propositions

• Reduces overall system complexity by combining 6 PV inputs into a single output, making solar installations more efficient and organized
• Enhances system safety with built-in DC fuse, surge protection device (SPD), and circuit breaker for reliable protection against faults and lightning
• Lowers installation time and labor costs with simplified wiring and pre-configured internal components
• Delivers long-term durability with a cold-rolled steel enclosure designed for outdoor and harsh environmental conditions
• Ensures consistent performance in extreme climates with IP65-rated protection against dust, water, and UV exposure
• Minimizes maintenance requirements, making it ideal for remote and rural solar installations
• Improves energy efficiency by optimizing DC power distribution to the inverter
• Offers flexibility for different solar system sizes with customizable configurations and optional intelligent monitoring
• Provides a cost-effective solution for residential, commercial, and small industrial solar projects
• Supports reliable power generation in off-grid and unstable grid areas, ideal for the Tanzanian energy landscape

Local Market Positioning in Tanzania

• Designed for Harsh Climate Conditions: Performs reliably in high heat, dust, humidity, and heavy rainfall common in Tanzania.
• Ideal for Growing Solar Demand : Supports Tanzania’s increasing adoption of solar energy in both urban and rural areas.
• Suitable for Off-Grid & Hybrid Systems: Perfect for regions with limited or unstable grid access.
• Low Maintenance Solution: Durable build reduces maintenance needs, critical for remote installations.
• Cost-Effective for Installers & EPCs: Simplifies system design and installation, making it attractive for local solar contractors.
• Supports Renewable Energy Goals: Aligns with national initiatives promoting clean and sustainable energy solutions.

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