Pre-engineered string distribution cabinets, hybrid generation packages, and scalable high-voltage LiFePO4 battery architectures designed to match Colombian grid interconnection benchmarks.
Photovoltaic engineering in the Department of Antioquia presents distinctive physical and electrical challenges. Engineering a long-term reliable DC string combiner demands far more than basic off-the-shelf plastic enclosures.
The Aburrá Valley records some of Colombia's highest ground flash densities (GFD > 15 flashes/km²/year) due to sharp thermal convective updrafts across the Cordillera Central. Standard commercial combiners using only Type 2 varistors frequently suffer premature thermal breakdown.
Our Medellín-bound DC combiner enclosures integrate high-energy coordination Type 1+2 / Class I+II DC Surge Protective Devices (SPDs). Featuring maximum continuous operating voltages (Ucpv) calibrated up to 1200V / 1500V DC and impulse discharge currents (Iimp) of 12.5kA (10/350 µs), our units safely suppress induced atmospheric lightning transients before dangerous overvoltages penetrate sensitive inverter MPPT stages.
Medellín sits between 1,495m and 1,800m above sea level, with surrounding industrial installations in Rionegro and Oriente Antioqueño reaching over 2,100m. At these elevations, lower atmospheric pressure decreases the dielectric strength of ambient air and impairs convective heat dissipation.
In strict compliance with IEC 60664-1 clearance correction factors, our export-grade combiner boxes apply an altitude derating coefficient (multiplying minimum creepage distances by 1.15x–1.20x). DC disconnect switches, busbars, and 10x38mm / 10x85mm gPV fuse bases are physically spaced to eliminate continuous electrical tracking, corona arcs, and catastrophic short-circuits.
Connecting to Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM)'s distribution grid demands full adherence to the Reglamento Técnico de Instalaciones Eléctricas (RETIE). Articles governing photovoltaic balance of systems mandate non-combustible, UV-stabilized, and corrosion-resistant enclosures.
We fabricate combiner enclosures utilizing either UV-stabilized halogen-free polycarbonate or heavy-duty powder-coated cold-rolled steel / AISI 304 stainless steel. Certified up to IP65 / IP66 ingress protection and IK10 mechanical impact ratings, they withstand intense equatorial UV irradiance, tropical monsoon humidity, and sudden mountain downpours without internal condensation.
Engineered for seamless integration with leading split-phase, three-phase, and commercial string inverters across residential, C&I, and utility solar arrays.
| Series Model | Input / Output Channels | Rated Voltage (Un) | String Overcurrent Fuse (gPV) | Surge Protection (SPD) | Switch Disconnect Rating | Target Colombian Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJV-PV-04/1-1000V | 4 Strings In / 1 MPPT Out | 1000V DC | 15A / 20A / 30A (1000V) | Type 1+2 DC, In 20kA, Imax 40kA | 1000V 63A Rotary Isolator | Residential Villas (El Poblado, Envigado) |
| RJV-PV-08/2-1000V | 8 Strings In / 2 MPPT Out | 1000V DC | 15A / 25A / 32A (1000V) | Type 1+2 DC, In 20kA, Imax 40kA | 1000V 125A Load-Break Switch | C&I Rooftops (Itagüí, La Estrella) |
| RJV-PV-16/1-1500V | 16 Strings In / 1 Main Out | 1500V DC | 20A / 25A / 30A (1500V) | Type 1+2 DC, Iimp 12.5kA, Up < 3.8kV | 1500V 315A Motorized / Manual Switch | Ground Mounts (Oriente & Cauca Basin) |
| RJV-SMART-24/2-1500V | 24 Strings In / 2 Busbar Out | 1500V DC | 30A 1500V DC Fast-Acting | Type 1+2 Class B/C SPD with Remote Signal | 1500V 400A High-Capacity Disconnect | Utility Scale & Agro-Industrial Microgrids |
From densely populated urban industrial complexes to high-end suburban residences and outlying agricultural corridors across Antioquia.
Medellín's manufacturing corridor along the Aburrá River features massive metallic warehouses and textile production plants. Our multi-string combiners isolate localized roof faults, consolidate cabling runs, and allow factory maintenance crews to isolate individual solar arrays via lockable rotary DC disconnect switches without shutting down critical industrial operations.
Under CREG 174 regulatory frameworks, residential self-producers (AGPE) require clean, compact, aesthetically unobtrusive balance of systems that pass rigorous EPM inspection. Our 4-in-1-out and 6-in-2-out combiner units feature IP65 fire-retardant enclosures, transparent viewing lids for inspection, and factory-crimped IP68 MC4 connectors for rapid zero-error mounting.
Coffee washing facilities, avocado packaging warehouses, and livestock centers in Jericó, Andes, and Támesis rely on off-grid and weak-grid solar-plus-storage. Our combiner boxes feature wide operating temperatures (-30°C to +70°C), internal condensation drainage valves, and optional RS485 Modbus RTU monitoring modules to communicate remote string current telemetry over cellular gateways.
Large-scale distributed generation projects across Santa Fe de Antioquia and the Magdalena Medio require 1500V DC smart combiners. Our utility solutions integrate high-precision Hall effect current sensors, internal temperature sensors, and multi-channel monitoring boards to detect degraded strings, blown fuses, or ground faults in real time before yield loss occurs.
Understanding the statutory and financial drivers accelerating B2B photovoltaic equipment procurement across the Department of Antioquia.
The Comisión de Regulación de Energía y Gas (CREG) issued Resolution 174 of 2021, vastly accelerating small-scale distributed generation (Autogeneración a Pequeña Escala - AGPE up to 1 MW). For systems below 100 kW, EPM provides an expedited connection procedure, provided that the balance of systems demonstrates strict technical conformance, certified overvoltage suppression, and lockable safety disconnects.
Standardizing on factory-certified combiner boxes eliminates field inspection rejections by EPM engineers and ensures seamless net-metering bidirectional trade of surplus generation.
Colombia's Law 1715 of 2014, updated by Law 2099 of 2021 (Energy Transition Law), offers compelling financial advantages for corporate solar investments:
Driven by natural gas supply constraints, El Niño meteorological impacts on hydroelectric reserves, and escalating transmission system charges, commercial retail electricity tariffs in Medellín have frequently surpassed $850–$1,050 COP per kilowatt-hour.
This economic pressure has caused an unprecedented migration among commercial manufacturers, hotel chains, and educational facilities toward rooftop solar self-consumption. Reliable DC combiners prevent single-string catastrophic failures from compromising multimillion-peso payback schedules.
Combining complete vertical photovoltaic production with rigorous international certification and dedicated international trade logistics.
Our manufacturing operations have successfully completed rigorous on-site supplier verification audits conducted by TÜV Rheinland. Full inspection documentation, CE declarations of conformity, and IEC factory audit dossiers are provided with every export container.
Operating advanced fully automated module assembly lines, automated PCB surface-mounting facilities, and precision sheet-metal stamping workshops with an annual capacity exceeding 2 GW and over 12 years of specialized PV engineering expertise.
Eliminate cross-vendor compatibility failures. We manufacture and consolidate your entire PV bill of materials: Tier-1 N-type TOPCon panels, hybrid and string inverters, certified DC combiners, and LiFePO4 battery storage systems matched prior to container loading.
From sizing your DC combiner string configurations and calculating voltage drop parameters to providing technical dossiers for UPME / RETIE approvals, our senior electrical engineering team is available across global business hours.
Clear, definitive engineering and commercial answers to simplify your import operations through Colombian customs and regional grid approvals.
Whether engineering an industrial rooftop in Itagüí, an off-grid microgrid in rural Antioquia, or a residential self-generation array in El Poblado, consult with RJV New Energy engineers for matched configurations and rapid factory quotes.