Abstract: A DC/AC converter apparatus is disclosed for converting DC power of a DC energy source into AC power for supplying a load and or the utility grid. The DC/AC converter apparatus is adapted to automatically control the amount of both active and reactive electrical power that is exchanged with the utility grid in order to optimize the electrical power usage of the micro grid.

Abstract: A DC/AC converter apparatus comprising: input terminals to be connected to a DC power source; a DC/AC conversion unit configured to receive input DC electrical power via the input terminals and to convert the input DC electrical power into AC electrical power, the DC/AC conversion unit comprising two output terminals; two AC backup output terminals; a switch arrangement to selectively connect the two AC output terminals to the grid terminals and to the two AC backup output terminals; a control unit associated to the switch arrangement and configured to: drive the switches of the switch arrangement, sense when an AC voltage at the grid terminals is below a predetermined threshold; and automatically drive the switches of the switch arrangement to disconnect the two AC output terminals from the grid terminals and to connect the two AC output terminals to the two AC backup output terminals when the AC grid voltage is below a said predetermined threshold.

Abstract: DC/AC converter apparatus, for converting DC power of a DC energy source into AC power for supplying a load and or the utility grid, adapted to automatically control the amount of both active and reactive electrical power that is exchanged with the utility grid in order to optimize the electrical power usage of the micro grid.

Abstract: A DC/AC converter apparatus comprising: input terminals (10) to be connected to a DC power source; a DC/AC conversion unit (11) adapted to receive input DC electrical power via the input terminals and to convert the input DC electrical power into AC electrical power, the DC/AC conversion unit comprising two output terminals (12); two AC backup output terminals (14); a switch arrangement (13) adapted to selectively connect the two AC output terminals to the grid terminals and to the two AC backup output terminals; a control unit (16) associated to the switch arrangement and adapted to: drive the switches of the switch arrangement, sense when an AC voltage at the grid terminals is below a predetermined threshold; and automatically drive the switches of the switch arrangement in such a way to disconnect the two AC output terminals from the grid terminals and to connect the two AC output terminals to the two AC backup output terminals when the AC grid voltage is below a said predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for the conversion and optimized management of power produced from renewable sources, and in particular from solar sources, in the household environment and not only, adapted to control the use of power in order to maximize the management cost-effectiveness whilst ensuring the optimization of the energy collection by the photovoltaic generator.

Abstract: A housing for electronic power components, comprising a compartment (13) and a front cover (14) for closing the compartment (13). An insulating air space (18) is defined on the cover (14).

Abstract: The electricity distribution network comprises a plurality of interconnection lines for the distribution of electricity among a plurality of interconnection boxes. At least some of said interconnection boxes are combined with a control unit for detection of stray voltage, comprising a transmitter to transmit to a receiver of at least one collecting unit a signal relating to any dispersion.

Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a lighting unit comprising a plurality of lighting elements and a dimmable power supply unit with an output for adjusting the brightness of at least some of the lighting elements. The method provides that for at least one dimmer setting at least one real electrical parameter is measured, as a function of the absorption of the lighting elements and that the measured electrical parameter is compared with at least one previously-stored theoretical value.

Abstract: The electricity distribution network comprises a plurality of interconnection lines for the distribution of electricity among a plurality of interconnection boxes. At least some of said interconnection boxes are combined with a control unit for detection of stray voltage, comprising a transmitter to transmit to a receiver of at least one collecting unit a signal relating to any dispersion.

Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a lighting unit comprising a plurality of lighting elements and a dimmable power supply unit with an output for adjusting the brightness of at least some of the lighting elements. The method provides that for at least one dimmer setting at least one real electrical parameter is measured, as a function of the absorption of the lighting elements and that the measured electrical parameter is compared with at least one previously-stored theoretical value.

Abstract: The lighting installation comprises an electrical power supply line (3) and at least one lighting device (21A; 21B; 21C) with controllable light emission, connected to said electrical power supply line (3). Each lighting device is associated with a control unit (25A, 25B, 25C) comprising a device (30) for receiving data transmitted along the electrical power supply line (3) and devices (41; 60) for generating a light emission regulation signal. The electrical power supply line is connected to a controller (27) with a means (83) of transmitting data toward the control unit (25A, 25B, 25C). Additionally, the controller is programmed to send at least one data element to the control unit for regulating the emission of the corresponding lighting device.

Abstract: The lighting installation comprises an electrical power supply line (3) and at least one lighting device (21A; 21B; 21C) with controllable light emission, connected to said electrical power supply line (3). Each lighting device is associated with a control unit (25A, 25B, 25C) comprising a device (30) for receiving data transmitted along the electrical power supply line (3) and devices (41; 60) for generating a light emission regulation signal. The electrical power supply line is connected to a controller (27) with a means (83) of transmitting data toward the control unit (25A, 25B, 25C). Additionally, the controller is programmed to send at least one data element to the control unit for regulating the emission of the corresponding lighting device.