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Tigo Energy performs rapid blackout in Costa Rica as mandates are imposed across LATAM
As the demand for solar energy in Costa Rica grows , Tigo works with PROINSO to bring solar security and greater efficiency to projects across the country .
Multi-Factor Rapid Shutdown ( MFRS ) option for redundant safety signalling in critical power applications .
Tigo Energy , a leading provider of smart solar and energy software solutions , is collaborating with PROINSO , a global solar developer and equipment supplier , to support solar installers in Costa Rica as the NEC 690.12 rapid shutdown standard becomes a requirement in the market .
As the country ’ s solar market sees untapped potential while maintaining its reputation as a leader in renewable energy initiatives , ensuring compliance with this critical safety standard is increasingly vital for new photovoltaic ( PV ) projects .
Through this collaboration , PROINSO will continue to capitalize on its market presence by providing high-quality energy products to local solar companies , including the wide range of Tigo solutions that address solar rapid shutdown , module-level monitoring , and optimization .
“ We are very pleased to be working with Tigo to help companies adopt the NEC 690.12 standard in Costa Rican solar projects ,” said Carlos Romero , Co-CEO , PROINSO .
“ Our partnership highlights our shared vision to support the expansion of the solar industry in Costa Rica , as well as in the rest of LATAM territories that adopt the RSD requirement – while offering our customers state-of-theart Rapid Shutdown solutions that improve safety and performance .”
The implementation of the NEC 690.12 standard is part of a broader effort in Costa Rica to improve the safety of solar energy , ensuring that solar systems can be quickly disconnected in the event of an emergency on the premises . Tigo ’ s rapid shutdown solutions are designed to meet these standards , offering reliability and ease of integration for solar installers . The company ’ s state-of-the-art solutions are integral in meeting this requirement , offering up-to-date , state-of-the-art module-level power electronics ( MLPE ) that feature compatibility with Tigo RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology and offers a
“ Costa Rica ’ s commitment to advancing solar technology and ensuring safety through standards such as NEC 690.12 is commendable ,” said Marcia Cesare , director of LATAM , Tigo . “ We are proud to support this initiative by providing cutting-edge solutions and working closely with experienced partners like PROINSO to deliver exceptional value to the solar community .”
Rapid disconnection , which is increasingly required by international companies for offshore works and by insurance companies , makes it possible to quickly disconnect solar PV systems in the event of an emergency or maintenance . To meet the growing number of regulatory requirements around the world , Tigo rapid shutdown technology complies with UL 1741 , the Safety Standard for Inverters , Converters , Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources , as well as the rapid shutdown requirements of the US National Electrical Code ( NEC ). p
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