APC Acquires Ascension Technology

(APC) of Lacey, Washington announced on February 26 its acquisition of

Ascension Technology, Inc., headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. APC, a subsidiary of Idaho Power, is a leading photovoltaic (PV) systems provider. Ascension Technology, founded in 1987, is a leading developer of balance-of-system equipment for PV installations, including circuit-protection equipment, solar radiation data collection equipment, and PV module-integrated inverters for grid-connected systems—i.e., PV panels that supply alternating-current (AC) power directly, obviating the need for a separate inverter. For information, contact APC at 800/777-7075 or www.appliedpower.com.