OutBack Power Launches OPTICS RE - Remote Monitoring and Control for Renewable Energy Systems

Arlington, Wash (ots) - Cloud-based application provides real-time
status of power flow and energy storage from anywhere in the world

OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of
advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and
mobile applications, today announced OPTICS RE, a cloud-based
user-interface application that provides installers and owners of
OutBack systems the ability to easily monitor PV/solar system
operation, performance and output via an intuitive dashboard from any
Internet-enabled device. Designed to meet the unique needs of both
installers and end-users, OPTICS RE reduces system downtime and
service calls, while also providing users with more control over
their energy production and use, and higher satisfaction levels with
their system investment.

"An investment in renewable energy is a large commitment for both
homeowners and business owners, which is why those who do invest want
to increase their returns by maximizing system performance,
minimizing their energy costs, and most important, protecting their
system investments," said Harvey Wilkinson, general manager, OutBack
Power. "As personal devices are increasingly connecting users to
their data, OPTICS RE leverages communications technology to provide
users with the energy intelligence to not only optimize their systems
for maximum output, but also to quantify their returns in real time."

OPTICS RE was created specifically to improve system oversight and
longevity by enabling greater visibility into system performance and
health. The OPTICS RE platform provides unique remote monitoring and
control capabilities that include sophisticated energy flow metrics,
at-a-glance fleet management oversight for installers managing
multiple systems for customers, and intuitive control features that
reduce overall PV/solar system cost and maintenance.

Additional benefits of OPTICS RE include:

1. Monitoring and control: With OPTICS RE, installers can provide
users with varying degrees of control while retaining higher-
level functions to ensure optimum system performance and
health.
2. Reducing service calls and downtime: OPTICS RE enables
installers to remotely monitor system performance, conduct
advanced troubleshooting and make adjustments, which can
significantly reduce costly on-site maintenance calls and
ensure higher customer satisfaction.
3. Maintaining customer connection: By involving users in the
management of their systems, installers can enhance the value
of the relationship. OPTICS RE also reinforces the value of a
system, which helps to reduce any buyer's remorse and further
encourage solar adoption.
4. Providing a consistent source of customer-generated leads:
Customers interacting and satisfied with their systems are more
likely to refer others to their installer.
5. Staying connected with a green lifestyle: System owners can
actually see their energy use and renewable energy savings, and
based on that, can demonstrate their overall environmental
impact and carbon reduction as a result of their commitment to
clean technology.

"As someone who manages multiple solar power sites, I am always
looking for ways to make my process more efficient. The ability to
monitor system data remotely will not only save me time and money by
ensuring that I only make site visits when necessary, it will also
benefit my customers by involving them in the oversight of their
systems," said Mankat Dewa, CEO of Glotek Ideal Solution, a Nigerian-
based company that develops and manages solar construction projects.

OPTICS RE will be available in late July with the release of the
monitoring capability, followed by the control functionality in late
October. OPTICS RE will be included free of charge with the purchase
of a new MATE3 or AXS Port system controller and can be added to
existing MATE3 or AXS Port controllers for a fee. For more
information about OPTICS RE, please visit www.outbackpower.com.

OutBack Power will debut OPTICS RE at the Intersolar Europe
Conference and Exhibition June 2 through 6, 2014 in Munich. Attendees
may stop by booth #B1.458 for a demo.

About OutBack Power Technologies

OutBack Power Technologies, a member of The Alpha Group, is the
leading designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for
renewable energy, back-up power and mobile applications. With an
emphasis on product performance, OutBack has established itself as
the product of choice in harsh environmental conditions and
applications where product reliability is paramount. Whether the
application is village micro-grids in Africa, rural electrification
projects in Latin America, remote off-grid cabins in Alaska, or a
suburban home in Southern California, OutBack Power Technologies has
set the bar for delivering advanced power conversion electronics. For
more information, please visit www.outbackpower.com.

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