Install faster, save more: the advantage of W-Modbus in solar installation projects
When it comes to solar panel installations, time and cost are critical factors. Traditional Modbus cabling can slow things down, especially when faced with long distances, difficult terrain or existing infrastructure. That’s where Wireless Modbus comes in.
With W-Modbus, you eliminate the need for digging, drilling or other disruptive installation work. It offers the flexibility to connect devices across many meters and complex building layouts – without compromising on reliability or performance.
Portugal: W-Modbus tackles long distances with solar PV installation
Take this real-world example from a client in Portugal. They needed to connect a solar PV inverter and a smart meter, which typically communicate via a Modbus cable. The challenge? The two devices were located 300 meters apart. Faced with either opening a 300m trench or finding an alternative, the client sought a more efficient and cost-effective solution – LumenRadio’s W-Modbus.
“The system has been working flawlessly for the last year – it’s been amazing to see how reliable it is”
João Raposo, Thermal Engineer, ÂMAGO
W-Modbus was selected for its reputation for reliable and stable communication. Installation was quick and straightforward – a key factor for the integrator. The wireless connection enables seamless integration between the PV inverter and the smart meter, allowing the building owner to monitor and manage energy consumption more effectively.
Sweden: a typical challenge, a revolutionary solution
This installation in Ullared, Sweden, is just one example of a typical use case in the solar industry – where connecting devices like smart meters and inverters with traditional cabling is complicated, costly and time-consuming.
By using W-Modbus, the solar panel installer avoided all the hassle of digging and complex cable routing and instead achieved a fast, easy, and effective wireless connection.
“W-Modbus greatly simplifies our daily work – and I think it’s something we’ll use much more in the future”
Daniel Olegård, Electrician, Din Elkontakt
Stefan Svensson, Owner of Modern Miljöteknik, an installer of solar panels in Sweden, sees how W-Modbus is making installation projects so much more efficient: “Wireless Modbus in solar installations saves a lot of time for both us and our customers.”
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“W-Modbus is generating real excitement at every solar trade show we attend,” concludes Luca Cancian, Sales Manager at LumenRadio. “It’s clear that this solution doesn’t just solve installation problems – it’s helping to redefine what’s possible in solar energy.”
