SMA has received UL certification for two of its newest central inverter models: the Sunny Central 1850-US and 2200-US.
The solar industry’s largest power class to earn this
distinction—boasting 1,850 kVA and 2,200 kVA of output power at 1,000
VDC, respectively—these devices have been tested to and meet UL 1741
inverter safety standards.
“UL tests to the most rigorous standards
and we are thrilled that our newest Sunny Central inverters have met
those requirements,” said Henry Dziuba, president and general manager of
SMA America. “Earning UL
certification for the Sunny Central 1850-US and 2200-US illustrates
SMA’s ongoing commitment to quality and safety.”
The Sunny Central 1850-US and 2200-US offer
the industry’s highest power density and market-leading efficiency,
minimizing the total installed cost while maximizing the energy
production of the power plant. They reduce installation and
transportation costs with up to four inverters fitting in a standard
shipping container or on a flat-bed truck. They also provide grid
management and ancillary services such as Q-on-Demand, permitting usage
in a variety of large-scale applications.
Enabling even more efficient PV power plant design, the flexibility
of the Sunny Central 1850-US and 2200-US allows for implementation with
any module while providing the highest DC-to-AC design ratio in the
industry and nominal power operation from -25 to 50 C.
The Sunny Central 1850-US and 2200-US are also highly integrated with
standard DC and AC disconnects, self-derived control power, options for
various managed network switch configurations, and an optional NEC 2014
compliant DC recombiner, dramatically increasing the speed to
energization. They also offer integrated zone monitoring and on-board
120 VAC auxiliary power for miscellaneous loads. The included customer
installation area provides an ideal environment for integration of SCADA
equipment, if required.
Suitable for any outdoor climate around the globe, the Sunny Central
1850-US and 2200-US are equipped with OptiCool, a proven air-cooling
technology that ensures smooth operation under extreme environmental
conditions.
SMA’s new line of central inverters also includes the Sunny Central
2500-EV, which provides 2,500 kVA at 1,500 VDC. The Sunny Central
1850-US/2200-US/2500-EV is the core component of SMA’s Utility Power System,
a compact, DC-to-AC system solution that reduces upfront and long-term
costs for the operational life of the PV plant. In addition to the
inverter, the Utility Power System includes a medium-voltage transformer
and connection kit, tracker auxiliary rack, high-speed plant control
and system-wide services.
Well suited for worldwide implementation, the Utility Power System is
available in ANSI and IEC versions and allows PV power plants to
fulfill global grid regulations by providing all required ancillary
services, including full Q-on-Demand (24/7) reactive power capability.
It is designed for use outdoors in all regions of the world and can be
deployed under any extreme environmental condition.
About SMA
The SMA Group, with sales of more than €800 million in 2014, is the global market leader for solar inverters, a key component of all PV plants and offers innovative key technologies for future power supply structures. It is headquartered in Niestetal, near Kassel, Germany, and is represented in 21 countries. The Group employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. SMA’s broad product portfolio includes a compatible inverter for every type of module on the market and for all PV system sizes. The repeatedly awarded product range includes system technologies for grid-connected photovoltaic systems as well as off-grid and hybrid systems. The technology is protected by more than 550 patents. The range of services is supplemented by comprehensive services and operational management of large-scale PV power plants. Since 2008, the Group’s parent company, SMA Solar Technology AG, has been listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S92) and also in the TecDAX index. www.SMA-America.com
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