2001 OutBack was started by a passionate group of engineers who wanted to bring power conversion electronics technology into the 21st century.

This small startup quickly grew by offering innovative and well designed solutions to renewable energy problems. OutBack listened to their customers and made many of the changes that were suggested, creating a truly customer focused company in the power conversion electronics industry.

2002 OutBack introduces its first sealed sinewave inverter/charger, the FX2024 - with resounding success.

This single model changed the way people looked at system design by offering unprecedented flexibility in system design and expansion while the sealed construction allowed for uses which previously would have been considered too “extreme” for other inverter/chargers.

OutBack releases the MX60 solar MPPT Charge Controller which redefined performance and value, and quickly gained a reputation for getting the most power possible from a PV array - often making it more expensive to not use one.

2003 OutBack launches the first of the vented versions of the FX Series Inverter/Chargers.

These VFX models were introduced in direct response to our customers’ requests providing higher power at a similar price as the sealed counterpart.

OutBack launches the PS2, value priced system integration accessories. This line of accessories addressed the needs of our customers for competitively priced system integration accessories for smaller systems.

2004 OutBack releases the world’s most efficient grid-interactive inverter/charger.

These models raise the bar for performance and value for battery connected grid-interactive inverter/charger systems. OutBack introduces the PS1 fully integrated grid-interactive power system.

This unique system sets a new standard for system integration, performance and ease of installation in grid-interactive applications.

2005 OutBack reaches milestones in product deliveries and product recognition.

MX60 and FX Inverter production lines each ship 10,000th unit.

OutBack Power equipped teams sweep the top three places in the 2005 Solar Decathlon, an international competition between universities, to develop and build the most energy efficient home.

2006 OutBack launches FLEXware, a new line of balance of system components.

2007 OutBack expands product offerings to include the FLEXware Surge Protector, FLEXnet DC and FLEXmax 80.

OutBack Power Systems doubles manufacturing capability.

2008 OutBack Power Systems opens a new office and warehouse in Barcelona Spain.

OutBack expands product offerings to include the FLEXware PV.

2009 OutBack starts shipping the SmartRE Smart Renewable Energy System, a fully integrated grid-interactive solution.

There are two common types of Grid-Tie renewable energy systems:
Basic Grid-Tie and Grid-Tie with Battery Back-up, also known as Grid-Interactive.

Basic Grid-Tie System
A basic Grid-Tie solar system generates electricity when the sun is shining. It supplies this power to your house and sends any excess back to the utility. It does this by inverting the DC power produced from the solar array into grid compatible AC power which is then sent to your main electrical panel to be used by your household appliances while any excess power is sold back to the utility. In the event of a utility power outage, your basic Grid-Tie inverter is automatically turned off and no power is produced, even when the sun is shining!

Grid-Interactive System
Just like a basic Grid-Tie system, a Grid-Interactive solar system such as the SmartRE generates electricity when the sun is shining and supplies this power to your house while sending any excess power back to the utility. It does this by inverting the DC power produced from the solar array into usable AC Power which is then sent to your main electrical panel to be used by your household appliances while any excess power is sold back to the utility. Where a Grid-Interactive system differs from a Grid-Tie system, is in its ability to charge batteries which are used as a back-up source when the power goes out. In the event of a grid power outage uninterrupted power is supplied to important household loads such as refrigerators, lights, and computers while your solar array continues to produce power and charge your batteries.

How does a SmartRE Grid-Interactive System work?
A SmartRE Grid-Interactive system uses battery storage in order to provide back-up power during utility outages. Here is how a system works: (see the above diagram)
1. Power from your solar array flows to a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller.
2. From the charge controller power flows to your battery bank which is made up of sealed maintenance free AGM or Gel cell batteries.
3. Power flows from the battery through the inverter in the SmartRE where the DC power is inverted to AC power. AC power goes to both the main panel, where excess power can be sold back to the utility, and to a standby load panel which is backed up during a utility outage.

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SRE6000-120/240-NA 6000 W Power Electronics Enclosures with 2 Battery Enclosures

The following models are built using a sealed Inverter/Charger. These are preferred over vented Inverter/Chargers in coastal installations.

SRE2500-120-NA 2500 W Power Electronics Enclosure with 1 Battery Enclosure  
This unit is equipped to be installed indoors or outdoors and has a bidirectional 120VAC input for selling back to the utility. It also provides power back-up to 120VAC loads. Includes one power electronics enclosure and one battery enclosure with top caps and front covers for both.
Batteries and battery cables are not included.
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SRE2500-120/240-NA 2500 W Power Electronics Enclosure with 1 Battery Enclosure
This unit is equipped to be installed indoors or outdoors and has a bidirectional 120VAC input for selling back to the utility. It also provides power back-up to 120VAC or 240VAC loads. Includes one power electronics enclosure and one battery enclosure with top caps and front covers for both.
Batteries or battery cables are not included.
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SRE5000-120/240-NA 5000 W Power Electronics Enclosures with Battery 2 Enclosures 
This unit is equipped to be installed indoors or outdoors and has split phase bidirectional 120/240VAC inputs for selling back to the utility. It also provides power back-up to 120VAC or 240VAC loads. Includes two power electronics enclosures and two battery enclosures with top caps and front covers for all.
Batteries and battery cables are not included.
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This page was last up-dated on January 15, 2010 by Terry R. Wolff