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SMA Utility Power SySteM

Facilitate your PV power plant business with SMA

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you want to realize PV proj-ects with maximum profits and minimized project risks?

Profit from: • Cost-optimized, flexible solutions

that are easy to design, transport, install and commission

• Project velocity and smooth execu-tion worldwide

• Successful project handover with a secure future

• Back-up for your warranty obligations

you want maximum profit-ability for your PV investment over the complete life-cycle?

Rely on:• Risk-free energy production over the

complete project life-cycle• Maximum PV system availability and

maximum energy yields• Secure and compliant grid feed-in• A competent partner with over 30

years of experience in the PV business

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SMA has developed a new DC-to-AC system to meet current and future re-quirements of PV power plants. The SMA Utility Power System is designed for outdoor use, featuring a compact footprint and superior performance through perfectly matched, integrated components. Plus, it is backed by the world’s number-one project support and service team.

With its comprehensive, all-inclusive design, the SMA Utility Power System is a carefully engineered solution that optimizes the entire PV system for the life of the plant.

Reduced costs and optimized yields

The SMA Utility Power System opti-mizes the levelized costs of energy for large-scale PV projects.

In fact, SMA has reduced the cost of PV inverters significantly within the last eight years. The SMA Utility Power System is the next step in further system cost reductions. PV plant owners and oper-ators benefit from reduced capital and operational costs, as well as increased energy yields.

Flexible SolutionS FoR maximum yieldSChoose #1 service for the entire Sma utility Power System

For the realization of a successful PV project, you need a first-class service partner that provides advice and as-sistance right from the start. SMA ser-vice technicians are experts for the en-tire technology of a power plant and know what is important when it comes to construction and support.

In fact, the six largest PV plants in the world were put into operation by SMA and are operating successfully.

Sma service: Whenever and wherever you need it

From commissioning to maintenance to remote plant supervision, SMA offers the most comprehensive service solu-tions in the industry. And if something is not as it should be, you can rely on our intelligent spare parts manage-ment. Thanks to our extensive service network we are able to provide on-site support faster than any other inverter manufacturer. We quickly restore nor-mal operation and reduce downtimes. SMA makes sure that your PV plant runs optimally and generates maxi-

mum yields. Service modules can be added at any time during the standard warranty period. With this flexibility you will always feel secure knowing that your agreement is transparent and offers you security. Benefit from measurable savings of both time and money by choosing an individual ser-vice, combination of services, or SMA's all-inclusive service package.

Carrying out a PV project is a long- lasting process that starts with plan-ning and continues through the whole operational life-cycle.

At SMA, we make your project business easier. The SMA Utility Power System is designed to optimize all stages of the value chain, from design, engi-

neering, logistics and commissioning to the complete operational life of the PV power plant.

SMA experts offer you comprehensive engineering support, including techni-cal consulting and application engi-neering. To make your business easier in this phase, we also provide you with

project management and logistics sup-port. Finally, our service technicians support you in commissioning the PV power plant to ensure a smooth grid connection. Flexible service solutions secure maximum performance at min-imized risks.

deSigned FoR global uSethe Sma utility Power System meets worldwide requirements

oPtimize youR PV PRojeCtthe Sma utility Power System brings value to each stage of the PV project́ s life-cycle

Reduced on-site installation and workload increase construction velocity and lower costs:

• Proven outdoor concept for all envi-ronmental conditions

• Spatial partitioning: AC/DC with high accessibility and simple DC-connection / customer interfac-es / transformer connection area

• Doors for protection against rain or sun• First inverter with customer installa-

tion space of 450 x 900 mm with 230 V AC power supply for flexibility in project execution

• Smart and service-oriented mechan-ical design for easy component replacement

Worry-free, smooth execution worldwide by Sma Service experts:

• Most thorough commissioning pro-cess in the industry

• PV power plants commissioned ahead of schedule

• Worldwide, all PV power plants with SMA inverters are operating successfully

intelligent technology for higher performance and reduced main-tenance efforts:

• Optimized design for serviceability (access from three sides, spatial par-titioning) reduces maintenance time

• Higher DC/AC ratios (150%)• Design eliminates the AC contactor

– less components lead to less maintenance

• Optional zone monitoring with a deviation of 0.5%

• Operation to voltage open curcuit

Flexible configuration and maxi-mum integration simplify planning:

• Suitable for a broad variety of PV modules

• Higher DC voltages for increased power transmission without enlarg-ing cable cross sections

• No additional cabinets needed• Integrated auxiliary transformer• Integrated supply transformer

(2.5 kVA for customer loads)• Integrated tracker supply transformer

with 10 / 20 / 30 kVA• Two managed switch support with

selectable redundancy protocols (RSTP or MRP)

buying from one source saves proj-ect management and logistics costs:

• Compact footprint ensures more power per cubic meter

• Optimized for transportation• Up to 10 MVA of inverter power in

a 40ft high cube container• Outdoor-capable system simplifies

on-site logistics

• Easy transportation due to its compact outer dimensions

• Easy plug-and-play installation in all environmental conditions

• Easy commissioning through spatial partitioning with high accessibility to the AC and DC area, simple DC connection, convenient customer interface and separate transformer area

• Easy and smooth operation with first-class service and mainte-nance options

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Planning & design logisticsinstallation Commissioning operation & maintenance

Sunny Central – more power per cubic meter

• Two power classes available: 2200  kVA at 1000Vdc and 2475 kVA

at 1500Vdc• Design with maximum integration.• Robust inverter power stack (B6-

topology with efficiency above 98%)• Over-dimensioning up to 150%• Convenient area for customer instal-

lation equipment• Seamless curtailment down to open-

circuit-voltage• Modular power conversion stack for

more efficiency• Rotating stack start-up for higher

efficiency due to single start-up

• Tightly coupled inverter and MV transformer connection via bus-bar

• Platform constructed from galva-nized steel for sustainable operation over the complete project lifespan

• Outdoor installation of MV trans-former optimizes cooling

• All applicable medium-voltage levels available from 6.6 to 35 kV

medium Voltage block – backbone to the power grid

Power Plant Controller – easy feed-in management

DC-Monitoring – flexible concept

• Modular system concept for individ-ual requirements

• Simple to expand with new proto-cols and standards

• Exact grid voltage control• Regulation of active and reactive

power and power factor• Configuration and parameterization

via remote control• Reliable plant operation with maxi-

mum uptime• Fulfillment of all known global re-

quirements for grid integration

• Choose between: economic solution with integrated inverter zone moni-toring and SMA String Combiner or detailed analysis on string level with SMA String Monitor

• Fast and easy set-up with software assistant

• Group and channel configuration.• Simple duplication of settings to all

devices• Display of instantaneous values• Display of all events• Diagnostics support by intelligent

analysis tools• Automatic software-updates

Q on demandNew target values for reactive power or the power factor are im-plemented in a matter of seconds.

Ramp Rate ControlIncrease rate of active power is limited.

active Power ControlAutomatic reduction of active power at a defined grid frequen-cy according to a definable characteristic curve.

dynamic grid SupportInverter stays connected to the grid during voltage drops and supports the grid by feeding reactive power.

Continuous CurtailmentSeamless reduction of active power.

PoWeR youR FutuRethe Sma utility Power System covers all known grid requirements

Sma utility PoWeR SyStemavailable as ieC version & anSi version for north america

• Sunny Central inverter• MV voltage block preassembled

(MV transformer including bus- bar-connection, MV switchgear, oil containment, platform)

• DC combiners • Power Plant Controller

tuRnkey Solution

• All items as separate compo-nents to be installed and con-nected on site

• With or without the platform

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Rely on an optimized DC-to-AC system with a maximum degree of system integration.

Increase your project profitability with remarkable, additional economic benefits from savings in operational costs and significantly higher energy yields.

Minimize your risks during all project stages, from energization throughout the whole lifetime of the investment.

let’s talk about your next PV project now!

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SMA utility Power System: optimize your utility-scale PV future

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SMA Solar technology AgSonnenallee 134266 Niestetal

Website:www.SMA-Solar.com

Email:Powerplants@SMA.de

Telephone: +49 561 9522-0

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SMA Solar technology AgSonnenallee 134266 Niestetal

tel.: +49 561 9522 435000Fax: +49 561 9522 435600

E-Mail: powerplants@SMA.dewww.SMA-Solar.com

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