Fluke recently acquired Solmetric, a company that combines cutting-edge equipment with industry expertise, has acquired a new high-wattage solar panel I-V curve tracer tool called PVA-1500HE. The unit, which is 45 kW, is a 45 kW unit and is double Fluke’s existing 1000V I-VA-V Curve testing unit. Fluke also now possesses the SunEye, a valuable tool for measuring shade to accurately estimate electricity generation by the modules beyond idealized projections. The acquisition is part of Fluke’s consistent endeavor to integrate testing firms into their expansive portfolio, and Fluke Reliability, a Fortive subsidiary, recently acquired machine diagnostic company Azima DLI.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
