Introduction
Eaton offers the industry's most comprehensive and reliable circuit protection for photovoltaic system balance of system (BOS) applications, encompassing Bussmann series fuses and fuseholders, Eaton circuit breakers, safety switches, and surge protection — delivering complete overcurrent and overvoltage protection at any point in a PV system. Eaton provides a full range of solar products rated up to 1500Vdc, along with UL, IEC, CSA, and CCC certifications for PV applications, ensuring global installations are fully supported and seamlessly integrated. For over 100 years, Eaton has been dedicated to protecting equipment and businesses from electrical hazards, serving as an expert in safe system design and application. Its team of application engineers and sales engineers is committed to protecting systems from specification through delivery. In addition, the Bussmann Division's Paul P. Gubany High Power Technology Center is one of the most comprehensive testing facilities in the industry, capable of testing systems against global agency standards. Over the past 50 years, solar PV systems have evolved into a mature, sustainable, and highly adaptable technology. The unique power generation characteristics of PV systems demand new and effective electrical protection products for overcurrent, overvoltage, and isolation. With Eaton-protected electrical systems, renewable energy generation capacity can be optimized while ensuring equipment safety. Eaton is a single source for complete AC and DC circuit protection and disconnection devices, working closely with solar equipment manufacturers to develop revolutionary new fuses and circuit breakers through collaborative R&D — combined with a full range of surge protective devices to provide comprehensive protection for PV systems. As a single-source supplier with over 100 years of proven technology, Eaton delivers safe, reliable, and complete circuit protection solutions that maximize the conversion of solar energy into usable power, while partnering with dependable, industry-leading manufacturers.
