Xantrex[TM] and Schneider Electric together for the first time at Intersolar 2009

Berlin (ots) - Xantrex Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider
Electric, announces its first joint tradeshow appearance at
Intersolar 2009 following Schneider Electric's purchase of Xantrex
Technology Inc. in October 2008. Xantrex and Schneider will exhibit
together at Intersolar, the world´s largest international tradeshow
for solar technology, in Munich, Germany, from May 27 - 29, 2009.

Xantrex and Schneider Electric will unveil the Solarpark-Station
PV Box, which features Xantrex inverters and components provided by
Schneider Electric. The PV Box allows photovoltaic (PV) power plants
to connect to medium-voltage networks with a capacity of up to 1.25
megawatts (MW). The PV Box includes the newly developed Xantrex
GT630E Central Inverter, which features 630 kilowatt (kW) output, a
medium voltage transformer, and medium-voltage switchgear utilizing a
ring cable substation.

The new GT630E Central Inverter has a competitive price and
performance ratio, and features the latest IGBT switching technology
to reach a high efficiency level of 98.6%. The new generation Xantrex
inverter also includes low voltage Fault Ride Through (FRT) and a
reactive power control (VAR Control Technology), and therefore
already meets the requirements of the new German Medium Directive
(BDEW).

The PV Box can be monitored remotely through a web interface that
reports significant data such as array voltage, current and actual
power production. The quality of the energy generated can also be
monitored using the optional Grid Analyzer, and meteorological data
can be reported if a weather station is connected.

"This solution showcases the first consolidated effort by both
companies to provide a complete solution for the solar industry,"
says Bernd Kohlstruck, Vice President, Wind and European Solar
Business for Xantrex Technology Inc. "The PV Box is delivered to
customer sites fully equipped to reduce installation time and cost.
Further time and cost reduction can be achieved with the station
monitoring systems."

In addition to the PV Box, Xantrex and Schneider Electric will
display a variety of products at Intersolar, including single-phase
string inverters, as well as backup and off-grid products. Xantrex
and Schneider Electric will exhibit in booth 318 in Hall 4 at the New
Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.

For more information on Xantrex solar equipment, please visit
www.xantrex.com/renewablesystems and www.schneider-electric.com .

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. ( www.xantrex.com ), a subsidiary of
Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development,
manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and
systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's
products convert and control raw electrical power from any central,
distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality
power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid.
Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with facilities in the
United States, Germany, Spain, India, and a joint venture in China.

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in
more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated
solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership
positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes,
building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad
presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe,
reliable, and efficient, the company's 114,000 employees achieved
sales of more than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active
commitment to help individuals and organisations "Make the most of
their energy[TM]". www.schneider-electric.com

Xantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider
Electric Services International sprl, registered in the United States
and other countries.

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