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Trade-In Service
[The Trade-In promotion is no longer unavailable. Thank you for your interest.] June 05, 2010
GreenergyStar is known to be leading in the environmental field with innovative products for consumers and businesses. With the ever-growing environmental consciousness of the public, we continue to listen to our
customers and strife to provide products and services that bridge our generation to a greener future.
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Introducing GreenergyStar's Grid-Tie Trade-In Program ( Grid-Tie T.I.P. ) |
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Time to upgrade to a new inverter, yet not quite sure what to do with the old one?
Here is a solution!
Your old Grid-Tie inverter worths more than you think. With GreenergyStar T.I.P. you can trade-in your inverter for credit towards the brand new GreenergyStar Grid Power-II 400W. Our T.I.P. is part of GreenergyStar's earth-friendly initiatives.
** No dealers please. Offer may be discontinued at any time.
** Offer limited to USA and Canada residents
** One Grid Power-II 400W can only use the credit of one trade-in inverter |
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Steps for Trade-In Program: |
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Step 1: Customer participate in T.I.P
Step 2: We determine the trade-in price and send out a quote (eg. $130-150 range)
Step 3: Customer sends their new/used/damaged inverter to our warehouse
Step 4: Customer pays the price differences
Step 5: We ship a brand new GreenergyStar Grid Power-II 400W to our customer
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What type of Grid-Tie inverters are qualified for trade in? |
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Condition |
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We accept any brands of Grid-Tie inverters for trade-in |
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200W / 250W / 300W / 400W |
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Sine-Wave inverters, Off-grid inverters or any other inverters that are not Grit-tie are not qualified for trade-in. |
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Trade-In Value: |
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( Regret you brought a wrong solar inverter? ) |
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( Not satisfied with your current solar inverter performance? ) |
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( Your inverter is not functioning? ) |
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How shipping is being managed? |
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Customer pays the basic shipping for sending their inverters to our warehouse.
We pay the shipping for sending a new 400W inverters to the buyer’s address.
To find out how much it costs to ship your old inverter to us, simply email us the weight, dimension of the item, and your postal code.
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Simple, Save Money, Save Time!!
What are you waiting for? Contact us today for this great offer!
GreenergyStar Grid Power-II 400W inverter has a retail price of US$ 399.99. GreenergyStar's Trade-In Program is only availabe to USA and Canada residents. Free return shipping to your USA/Canada address.
Our Trade-in manager and Return Department address:
Fion Mok
Return Department
P.O. Box 32614
Richmond, BC V6X 3S1
Canada
Please email us at tradein@greenergystar.com before sending any package.
Brand New Grid-Tie Grid Power-II 400W Introduction
What is a Micro Grid-Tie Inverter?
First, we should know what a Grid-Tie Inverter is. A Grid-Tie Inverter is a device that that can transform DC electricity (ie: Solar Panels, Wind Turbine, Battery Storage) into AC power that can be directly injected into your utility's electricity network (the power grid).
As of today, most inverters available in the market are in the high output (1000W ~ 5000W) category. Their prices ranges in the thousand's range and it is just too much of an upfront cost for anyone interested in green energy generation. In addition, because of the high output, a certified electrician will need to be hired to install the equipments and connect the cables.
Ever since we invented the first generation of the Micro Grid Tie Inverters, connecting to the grid has never been this easy and affordable. All that has to be done is connect your DC Sources (Solar Panels or Wind Turbine) to the inverter, and use the included cable (North American standard) to connect to any home AC electrical outlet, and you are feeding/selling green energy back into the grid at a premium rate (subject to local policies). This is the perfect start up solution for anyone interested in green energy generation as it is affordable and maintenance free.
In addition, our inverters are stackable; meaning multiple unit of these devices can be connected in parallel to generate a higher output.
It is up to us. Up to this generation. To lead mankind into a greener future. |
What's New in the 2nd Generation?
So you ask, "What's new in this second generation?". Well, there are number of upgrades in performance, safety and display that are not available in the first generation or other inverters in the market. We will use our Enviro-Techs SSI-200W first generation inverter as the base model for comparison. Here are the high lights: |
Performance:
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Power |
Dimension |
Weight |
SSI-200W |
250W |
152 x 143 x 57 mm |
1.20kg |
GP2-400 |
400W |
163 x 154 x 57 mm |
1.27kg |
Other 250W |
250W |
181 x 116 x 54mm |
1.13kg |
Other 500W |
500W |
230 x 220 x 90mm |
4.55kg |
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- 400W, 60% enhanced in Power Output
- 38.5% better in Space Utilization
- 51% better in Weight Reduction with smaller and higher quality parts
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Display:
New Model: GP2-400
Second Generation Normal Operation |
AC Disconnected
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- Unique and intuitive display design
- LED cycling in circular formation
- Represent electric meter spinning backward and power is being output to the grid
- Smooth motion |
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Old Model: SSI-200W
First Generation LED Display (reference only) |
- 3 Green LED moving from left to right linearly
- LED movement are somewhat not continuous due to the fact that motion breaks off at the last light |
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Safety:
New Model: GP2-400
30A Fuse |
- External 30A Fuse for easy maintenance
-Utilizing low resist DC input circuit to increase efficiency.
- Reverse Polarity protection
- Buzzer will alarm when fuse need to be replaced
- Reduce internal temperature |
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Old Model: SSI-200W
Internal Fuse |
- Hard to maintenance
- Need to remove knobs and remove bottom plate
- Heat generated by the fuse will stay inside the inverter |
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Automatic AC Voltage & Wider Voltage Range for DC input :
New Model: GP2-400 Automatic Voltage Switch
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- Automatically Switch between 110V ~ 220V AC
- Compatible with grids from ANY countries.
- No more manual switch
- Avoid unit being damaged because of human mistakes
- Cleaner User Interface
- Wider DC Input Voltage Range 10.8V ~ 28V
- Allow MORE types of power source to be connected (ie: Air-X, 12V Battery, and etc)
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Old Model: SSI-200W
Manual Voltage Switch |
- Easy to be overlooked and cause damage to inverter
- Can be troublesome when there are multiple units
- Narrow DC Input Voltage Range 14V~ 28V
-14V is a range that is too high for starting wind turbines, and half charged 12V batteries |
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Feature:
- Plug and Play Function. Simple, easy
- Connect the inverter to a solar panel, then plug it into an AC outlet. Done.
- Grid-Tied - sell green power directly back to the grid at a premium rate (depends on your location)
- Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) - optimize power output
- Plug and Play Design, simply plug into an outlet (GFI), no hard-wiring
- 60% enhanced in power output compare to first generation inverters
- 38%
better in space utilization and 51% better in Weight Reduction with higher quality parts
- Unique and intuitive LED display design to reflect power output rate
- External 30A Fuse for easy maintenance
- Automatic 110V - 220V AC voltage switch, NO MORE manual hassle
- Wider DC Input Voltage Range, from 10.8V ~ 28V compare to 1st generation's 14V ~ 28V
- Allow MORE types of power source to be connected (ie: Air-X, 12V battery, and etc.)
- Compatible with previous model Enviro-techs 200W Grid Tie Inverter
- Aluminum enclosure will act as heat sink to help dissipate heat
- Stackable (connect in parallel for higher output)
- Island protection: Inverter will shut down during black outs.
- Simple and safe installation
- Reverse polarity protection
- Generates pure Sine Wave
- Constant Power Output
- Low distortion output on all ranges
- Allow different Power factor from loads
- Does not require rewiring of existing electronics
- Compact and light weight design
Installation:
Figure 1: AC Power |
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Figure 2: DC Input |
- Install in a low humidity and well-ventilated area. Remove all flammable objects.
- Connect the Solar Panel, Battery or Wind Turbine's DC supply cables to the DC input terminal of the inverter. Wind Turbine installations will require respective charge controllers and dump loads
- Connect the inverter to a wall socket with the supplied AC Power Cord.
Warning!
Pay close attention to the polarity of your DC input. Connecting incorrectly might blow the fuse. In such case the inverter will make a buzz sound whenever power is connected and the fuse will need to be replaced. |
Electrical Specifications - Output:
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GP2-400 |
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AC Output Power |
400W |
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Maximum AC Output Power |
100 ~260V Auto Switching |
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Frequency |
46Hz - 65Hz |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
<5% |
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Power Factor |
0.99 |
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Island Protection |
Yes, inverter shuts down during black out |
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Output Current waveform |
Pure Sine Wave |
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Electrical Specifications - Input:
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DC Input Voltage (Solar & Wind) |
10.8V - 28V |
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Peak inverter efficiency |
92% |
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Over-current protection |
30A |
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Reverse Polarity Protection |
Yes |
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Power consumption (Standby) |
0.9W |
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Stackable |
Unlimited as long as it doesn't exceed main circuit amperage limit |
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Mechanical Specifications:
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Operating temperature range |
-20'C - 65'C |
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Weight |
1.27kg
2.65lb |
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Dimension (L x W x H) |
16.3 x 15.4 x 5.7 cm
6.3" x 6.10" x 2.25" |
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Mounting |
Wall Mount at base |
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AC Cable Length |
1.5m |
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Cooling |
Convection cooled with fan |
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Display |
1 Red and 6 Green LED |
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What are included:
- One GreenergyStar GP2-400 Hybrid Grid-Tied Inverter
- One spare 30A fuse
- One 1.5m North America Standard AC Cable
- Instruction Manual |
NO OPERATING COST
GENERATES ELECTRICITY FROM THE ABUNDANT RESOURCE
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