Description

EMP-hardened Sol-Ark handles over twice the military requirement for EMP proofing. That’s over 100kV/meter! EMP Hardening helps protect against Severe Weather, Solar Flares, EMP Attack, and Cyber Threats. The Sol-Ark EMP suppression system protects the Sol-Ark 15K, appliances (after installing the provided suppressors), and solar panels(after installing the provided suppressors).

Supports simultaneous DC and AC coupling up to a combined 13kW of PV. Boosts PV energy 10-20% without increasing PV array size and reduces storage inverter costs up to 30%.

The 12K INVERTER comes with everything you need to install it. Nicely packaged for added efficiency.

Sol-ARK 12k 120/240/208 Up to 4+ Battery System up to 16.5kW Solar 10 Year Warranty

Sol-Ark 12K Pre-Wired Hybrid Inverter System is a all-in-one system that includes an inverter, charger controller, a display with remote monitoring. The Sol-Ark is simple to install to a Grid-tied, Off-Grid, or Battery Backup solar system, while being able to manage power to and from Solar, Battery, Grid, Loads, and Generator.

 

What is EMP Hardened?

EMP hardened refers to technologies, devices, and systems that are built to resist the effects of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), also called a high-altitude nuclear EMP (HEMP). EMPs are intense bursts of energy that are known to temporarily disable or even destroy electronics and communication systems.

Hardening a device or system against EMP involves protecting it from the massive surge of energy that the pulse emits; this can even include shielding the wires and other components within the technology, as well as using tech materials that are resistant to the electromagnetic waves.

In the event of a nuclear attack, having systems that are EMP hardened is important to help prevent the destruction or serious disruption of a nation’s critical infrastructure.

HOW DOES EMP HARDENING WORK?

EMP hardening is a process used to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage caused by an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). EMPs can be generated naturally by events like lightning or solar flares, or they can be artificially generated, such as by nuclear weapon detonations.

The Pulse can cause widespread destruction of electronic systems, permanently disabling and destroying components and circuits. In order to protect against EMPs, various strategies are used to “harden” electronic systems against the Pulse.

EMP Hardening strategies typically involve both passive and active components. Passive treatments include physical hardening techniques like Faraday cages or specialized gaskets and shields made from conducting materials such as copper or aluminum.

These provide an effective shield from an EMP pulse. Active techniques use components and techniques designed specifically to protect against these pulses. These include specially designed EMI/EMC filters which limit the amount of EMI that can enter the system, and transient voltage suppression devices which limit the voltage of an incoming pulse.

The effectiveness of EMP hardening methods depend on the design and placement of components and the type of pulse that is expected. For extreme pulse conditions, the use of specialized shielding and components is necessary.

Ultimately, proper hardening of systems can provide significant protection against EMP damage, ensuring that sensitive electronic systems remain safe and reliable.

DOES AN EMP PERMANENTLY DESTROY ELECTRONICS?

That depends on the intensity of the EMP and the type of electronics. Permanent destruction can occur due to a high level of electromagnetic energy or field – as an EMP is – but it also depends on how well-protected the device is from the electromagnetic field.

For example, if the device is unshielded and unprotected, it may be completely destroyed by an EMP, while a shielded device may only suffer temporary disruption to its normal operations. Additionally, some electronics may be more vulnerable to EMPs than others.

For example, a computer or phone had multiple components and the overall system may require a higher level of energy than what a small electronic device, like a microwave, may require in order to sustain permanent damage.

While it is possible for an EMP to permanently destroy electronics, it is not always guaranteed.

Can Solar Flares or EMP Damage Solar Power Systems?

For many people, the point of solar power systems is to help make their house or business self-sustainable. But what if all that goes out the window with a solar flare or EMP? Can solar panels survive an electromagnetic blast?  In this article, we will tell you the answer and explain how your solar power system can survive a doomsday event.

What is a Solar Flare or EMP?

Solar Flares are huge eruptions of energy from the sun’s surface and are considered to be the biggest explosions in our solar system. Another form of an eruption from the sun’s surface is the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), which is the release of the sun’s matter. An EMP is an electromagnetic pulse that is released when lightning strikes or during the detonation of a nuclear weapon. Traces of electromagnetic waves are also present in solar flares. These massive energy releases can cause damage to GPS, Power Grids, Communications Systems, Solar Power Systems, Radios, and other electronic devices.

Can Solar Flares or EMP Damage Solar Panels?

An EMP damages electronics, particularly the wires within or connected to electronic devices. Solar panels themselves have limited electronics within, which puts them at low risk of damage when not hooked up. However, solar panels are usually connected with long wires to the overall solar power system which means your panel wires act as a giant antenna to kill the panels after an EMP. The solar electronics are likewise damaged.

Solar inverters and charge controllers are the most important components of a solar power system. They are what converts and stores solar energy into usable power. And unfortunately, solar inverters and charge controllers are most susceptible to damages from a solar flare or EMP. According to The Space Review, modern integrated circuits are about a million times more sensitive than electronics in the early 1960s.

What about an off-grid solar power system?

Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, battery banks, and all other components of an off-grid solar power system would not be affected by an EMP directly as they have no circuitry within. However, an EMP would likely damage the connecting wires through which the current flows. These wires act as receivers of the EMP signals, and this might reduce the functionality of the solar power system. Another part of the solar panels that may be affected is the strings of diodes which are responsible for the transfer of energy from the solar panels to the battery bank.

How to Protect Your Solar Power System from EMP and Solar Flares

To reduce the effects of an EMP, you could go through the added trouble and extra expense to build a large mesh Faraday cage to house your charge controllers and inverters. In simple terms, Faraday Cages distribute electrostatic charges around their exterior and act as a shield to anything within them. Unfortunately, even if your solar inverter and charge controller is in a Faraday cage, EMP signals can still fry your circuit technologies if the system is plugged into the Grid.

The best and most convenient way to protect your solar power system is by using EMP-hardened solar power systems, just like the military uses. The Sol-Ark-12K All-In-One Solar Generator System‘s EMP Hardening is modeled after military designs that protect the system, solar panels, and your appliances while in use. It is actually (100Kv/M) EMP Hardened, which is twice that of military standards. After 8 months of rigorous testing, this hybrid inverter system has proven to withstand over 140 blasts of massive EMP shocks and protects the appliances plugged into it.

Sol-Ark 12K All-In-One Solar Generator System – Additional Features

The Sol-Ark 12K hybrid inverter reduces the cost by over 50%! It also enhances the PV energy by 10~20% and battery efficiency by 10~15%. The system is expandable from 5 to 40 panels and from 1 to 32+ batteries (per 12K unit). The Sol-Ark-12K also includes auto-generator start, rapid shutdown signal, ground and arc fault detection, and much more.

The standard warranty on this inverter is 10 years, which is verified by HALT Testing (Highly Accelerate Life Testing) which puts the system through high temperatures and humidity to test its reliability. With military-grade EMP hardening that protects your entire system, the Sol-Ark 12K gives you the peace of mind that your energy system will survive an EMP, solar flare or other doomsday events, allowing you to power through whatever happens.