THEIA HE-t Solar Inverter Awarded Prestigious “red dot award” for Product Design

Eltek, the world leader in high efficiency power systems, today announced its THEIA HE-t solar inverter has won the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2012” after a 30-member expert jury evaluated the product over the course of several days.

Manufacturers from all over the world submitted 4,515 designs to the renowned competition. Past red dot award: product design winners include the BMW 5 Series and the MacBook Air. The THEIA HE-t won its award in the industry and crafts category, one of 17 product design award categories.

“It is very rewarding to know that the THEIA HE-t inspires some of the world’s top design experts,” said Ingvar Apeland, Executive Vice President, Eltek Renewable. “We constantly strive to make the THEIA inverters the best on the market technologically. We also understand that design is increasingly important and are very pleased that this effort has been acknowledged as world class.”

Red dot awards are offered in three categories: the “red dot award: product design,” the “red dot award: communication design” and the “red dot award: design concept.” Product design award winners must demonstrate excellence in multiple areas including usability, quality and innovation.

The red dot awards are coordinated by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen based in Essen, Germany. The red dot award has established itself internationally as one of the most appreciated quality seals for outstanding product and industrial design.

THEIA HE-t solar inverters convert power from photovoltaic panels into AC power that can be fed into the electricity grid. The THEIA HE-t range defines a new level of efficiency, flexibility and user friendliness for isolated PV string inverters. THEIA HE-t represents industry-best efficiency for isolated string inverters and is suitable for all PV cell technologies.

Professor Dr. Peter Zec, initiator and CEO of the red dot design award, pointed to the high quality level of the competition: “The most distinguished products of their respective branches of industry faced up to both the tough competition this year, but also to the critical eye of the jury. The experts thoroughly examined, tested and evaluated each individual entry applying the highest standards. With their performances, the laureates did not only demonstrate an extraordinary design quality but they also showed that design is an integral part of innovative product solutions.”

For further information on the red dot design award, go to: www.red-dot.de/press

About Eltek

Eltek is a technology leader in high-efficiency (HE) power solutions for telecom and industrial applications. The company also has a growing business in renewable and alternative energy markets, such as photovoltaic grid inverters and chargers for electric vehicles. Headquartered in Drammen, Norway, with U.S. headquarters in Richardson, TX, the company’s global operations employ approximately 2,400 people, offices in 40 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. More information is at http://www.eltek.com.