Schneider Electric will introduce its Solar Bi-Polar Array Combiner for the first time during Solar Power International, which takes place October 12-14, 2010.

SAN JOSE, CA ― October 2010 ― Bentek Solar, a leader in the design and manufacture of optimized Configure-To-Order (CTO) solar combiners and re-combiners, announces that Schneider Electric will introduce its Solar Bi-Polar Array Combiner for the first time during Solar Power International, which takes place October 12-14, 2010.

"The Bi-Polar Combiner was designed and manufactured specifically for solar inverters such as the Schneider Electric™ Xantrex™ GT30 Grid Tie Inverter. Customers have been requesting a Bi-Polar combiner and a Grid Tie Inverter that works as a transformerless bi-polar design. This gives customers a very small, efficient footprint which lends well to rooftop and electrical room installations," said John H. Buckley, leading the sales and marketing at Bentek Solar.

Bentek Solar's Bi-Polar Combiner is specifically designed for Bi-Polar Arrays up to 00VDC. The combiners feature a finger-safe design and options for integrated disconnect and current sense. Additionally, all Bi-Polar Combiners come standard with lockable NEMA 4X fiberglass enclosures and are UL1741 listed and CSA 22.2 certified.

For more information about Bentek Solar's Bi-Polar Array Combiner or to view online data sheets, visit www.BentekSolar.com.

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About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's100,000 plus employees achieved sales of 15.8 billion euros in 2009, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy". www.schneider-electric.com

About Bentek Solar
Founded in 1985, Bentek is a leader in manufacturing and engineering solutions for complex electro-mechanical and power distribution systems for the semiconductor and solar industries. Bentek has applied these extensive capabilities and knowledge into a comprehensive family of standard and configure-to-order (CTO) solar combiner products. These solar combiners provide quality, ease of installation and safety to the solar industry. For more information, contact Bentek Solar at 866-505-0303, e-mail JohnB@bentek.com or visit www.BentekSolar.com.

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