All,
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) is a statistical number that is based
on failure rates of components in a piece of equipment, under specific
operating conditions. Numerical analysis, with testing and historical
data, results in this calculated number. MTBF can be applied to a
number of real world mechanisms. For example, the MTBF of most solar
modules is on the order of 600 years. The MTBF of an average American
30-something year old male is 900 years. Enphase will shortly be
publishing a white paper that explains how MTBF ratings are determined
and gives more details about the MTBF rating of our micro-inverter.
If you would like, I'll post a notification on this list when the paper
is available.
See Ya!
Marv
Enphase Energy
707 763-4784 x7016
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