MVPP 1.0 MW / MVPP 1.25 MW / MVPP 1.44 MW / MVPP 1.5 MW / MVPP 1.5 MW / MVPP 1.6 MW
Compact Medium Voltage Power Platform
Reduced LCOE
•Reduced balance of system costs
with 1000 VDC design
•Auxiliary HVAC not required, even
in desert environments
•Factory-integrated grid
management, including reactive
power control and LVRT
Efficient
Certified
Turnkey
•Best-in-class system efficiencies
above 97 % peak
•10 % additional power for
continuous operation at ambient
temperatures up to 25 °C
•Low loss transformer engineered
for PV application
•Rigorous environmental testing
•NRTL listing of entire platform
•NEC 2011 compliant
•Simplified shipping and installation
process
•Extensive service offerings and
O&M support
•Integrated AC disconnects,
optional DC disconnects and
various configuration options
Compact Medium Voltage Power Platform
Simplified solution means maximum ROI for utility-scale projects
The Compact MV Power Platform is a turnkey power conversion solution for utility-scale PV plants. Designed for use with the
Sunny Central CP-US central inverter line, this solution minimizes risk and maximizes energy production, providing 110 percent
power output at temperatures up to 25 ºC. The Compact MV Power Platform is engineered for maximum ROI, offering reduced
system costs, high reliability and best-in-class system efficiencies above 97 percent. Simple installation, easy data monitoring
and superior service offerings make the Compact MV Power Platform the preferred choice for large scale projects in North
America.
Compact Medium Voltage Power Platform
Technical Data
Input (DC)
MPP voltage range at 25 °C (77 °F) / at 50 °C (122 °F) at 60Hz
Max. DC voltage
Max. DC input current
Number of independent MPP inputs
Number of fused DC inputs
Output (AC)
Nominal AC power
Maximum AC power
Nominal AC voltage options
Grid frequency
Power factor (adjustable)
Transformer vector group
Transformer no load taps
Transformer cooling type
Power Consumption
Internal consumption in operation (inverter + MV-transformer) ⁴
Standby consumption (inverter + MV-transformer)
Integrated control power supply / external control power supply
External auxiliary supply voltage
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / CEC efficiency inverter
MVPP System Efficiency Peak
Protection Rating and Ambient Conditions
Protection rating
Operation temperature range @ nominal power
Storage temperature standard / low temperature option (@Pnom)
Relative humidity
Snow load, maximum (psf)
Wind load, maximum (mph)
Fresh air consumption (CFM)
Max. altitude above MSL
Design lifetime (years)
Compliance and Certificates
Seismic rating according UBC sec. 1632 and IBC sec. 1613 ⁵
NEC 2011 / OSHA 1910
NRTL Listing: UL1741, UL857, UL891, NFPA79
PE stamped Structural Calculations
Features
DC Disconnect Unit / AC Disconnect
Tracker Motor Supply (10kVA@460VAC / 10kVA@480VAC /
20kVA@480VAC / 30kVA@480VAC)
Auxiliary Services Power (none / 2kVA / 7.5kVA)
Customer SCADA system Accommodation
Convenience Receptacles
Transformer alarm contacts:
(Temp / Pressure / Liquid level / Analog Temp)
Transformer oil containment
Monitoring (extended I/O): 4 DI, 3 AI
Delivery Terms: FCA-Origin
Platform Design
W / H / D (Platform including External Disconnect Units)
Weight (Platform including External Disconnect Units)
W / H / D (Platform excluding External Disconnect Units)
Weight (Platform excluding External Disconnect Units)
● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not available
Type designation
SUNNY CENTRAL CP-US
CoMVPP 1.0 MW
SUNNY CENTRAL CP-US
CoMVPP 1.25 MW
430 V … 820 V / 430 V … 820 V ²
1000 V
2500 A
2
18
500 V … 820 V / 500 V … 820 V ²
1000 V
2700 A
2
18
1000 kVA @ 50 °C (122 °F)
1260 kVA @ 50 °C (122 °F)
1100 kVA @ 25 °C (77 °F)
1400 kVA @ 25 °C (77 °F)
12.47 kV; 13.8 kV; 20.6 kV; 24.9 kV; 27.6 kV; 34.5 kV
60 Hz
60 Hz
0.8 leading ... 0.8 lagging
0.8 leading ... 0.8 lagging
Dy1y1
Dy1y1
±2.5 % & ±5.0 %
±2.5 % & ±5.0 %
KNAN
KNAN
< 3800 VA + < 10.1 kVA
< 300 VA + < 1100 VA
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480 V; 600 V
< 3800 VA + < 12.4 kVA
< 300 VA + < 1350 VA
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480 V; 600 V
98.10 % / 97.50 %
> 97 %
98.50 % / 98.00 %
> 97.5 %
NEMA 3R
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 50 °C (+122 °F)
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F) /
-40 °C (-40 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F)
15 % ... 95 %
40
110
3532
6562 ft
> 20
NEMA 3R
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 50 °C (+122 °F)
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F) /
-40 °C (-40 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F)
15 % ... 95 %
40
110
3532
6562 ft
> 20
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Site class D, Ss =2.25g, S1=1.24g
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864 / 762 / 305 mm (34 / 30 / 12 inch), supply: 120 V / 60 Hz / max. 250 W
2 x 120 V / max. 250 W each
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9296 / 2591 / 2591 mm (366 / 102 / 102 inch)
< 17690 kg (< 39000 lb)
< 17690 kg (< 39000 lb)
7696/ 2591 / 2591 mm (303 / 102 / 102 inch)
< 15876 kg (< 35000 lb)
< 15876 kg (< 35000 lb)
MVPP 1.0 MW
MVPP 1.25 MW
1) @ 1.05 UAC, nom and cos φ = 1
2) @ 1.00 UAC, nom and cos φ = 1
3) Standard: 1000 V DC, optional 1100 V DC with a start-up < 1000 V DC
4) Not including platform auxiliary service loads
5) Pier height 3 ft max.
SUNNY CENTRAL CP-US
CoMVPP 1.44 MW
SUNNY CENTRAL CP-US
CoMVPP 1.5 MW
SUNNY CENTRAL CP-US
CoMVPP 1.6 MW
525 V … 820 V / 525 V … 820 V ²
1000 V
3200 A
2
18
545 V … 820 V / 545 V … 820 V ²
1000 V
3200 A
2
18
570 V … 820 V / 570 V … 820 V ²
1000 V
3200 A
2
18
1440 kVA @ 50 °C (122 °F)
1584 kVA @ 25 °C (77 °F)
1600 kVA @ 50 °C (122 °F)
1760 kVA @ 25 °C (77 °F)
KNAN
1500 kVA @ 50 °C (122 °F)
1650 kVA @ 25 °C (77 °F)
12.47 kV; 13.8 kV; 20.6 kV; 24.9 kV; 27.6 kV; 34.5 kV
60 Hz
0.8 leading ... 0.8 lagging
Dy1y1
-5.0 %; -2.5 %; +2.5 %; +5.0 %; +7.5 %; +10.0 %
KNAN
< 3800 VA + < 14.6 kVA
< 300 VA + < 1600 VA
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480 V; 600 V
< 3800 VA + < 14.6 kVA
< 300 VA + < 1600 VA
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480 V; 600 V
< 3800 VA + < 15.7 kVA
< 300 VA + < 1700 VA
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480 V; 600 V
98.60 % / 98.00 %
> 97.5 %
98.60 % / 98.00 %
> 97.5 %
98.70 % / 98.50 %
> 97.5 %
NEMA 3R
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 50 °C (+122 °F)
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F) /
-40 °C (-40 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F)
15 % ... 95 %
40
110
3532
6562 ft
> 20
NEMA 3R
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 50 °C (+122 °F)
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F) /
-40 °C (-40 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F)
15 % ... 95 %
40
110
3532
6562 ft
> 20
NEMA 3R
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 50 °C (+122 °F)
-25 °C (-13 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F) /
-40 °C (-40 °F) ... 60 °C (+140 °F)
15 % ... 95 %
40
110
3532
6562 ft
> 20
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Site class D, Ss =2.25g, S1=1.24g
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60 Hz
0.8 leading ... 0.8 lagging
Dy1y1
60 Hz
0.8 leading ... 0.8 lagging
Dy1y1
KNAN
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864 / 762 / 305 mm (34 / 30 / 12 inch), supply: 120 V / 60 Hz / max. 250 W
2 x 120 V / max. 250 W each
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< 15876 kg (< 35000 lb)
9296 / 2591 / 2591 mm (366 / 102 / 102 inch)
< 17690 kg (< 39000 lb)
7696/ 2591 / 2591 mm (303 / 102 / 102 inch)
< 15876 kg (< 35000 lb)
MVPP 1.44 MW
MVPP 1.5 MW
< 17690 kg (< 39000 lb)
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< 17690 kg (< 39000 lb)
< 15876 kg (< 35000 lb)
MVPP 1.6 MW
The SMA Advantage
Maximized energy yield
Serviceability
LCOE reduction
Quality
Your levelized cost of energy is significantly
reduced through SMA’s superior energy harvest,
reliability, acceleration of installation velocity, and
world-renowned bankability.
Grid Integration
At the heart of every Compact MV Power Platform
are SMA’s award-winning Sunny Central inverters,
delivering all of the grid management functionality
demanded.
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Engineered for ease of transport, installation, and
maintenance, and backed by the best service
capabilities in the industry.
Another industry first, the SMA Compact MV Power
Platform is a suite of factory assembled and tested
pre-engineered solutions carrying an NRTL listing.
System-oriented Design
Designed as a cost-effective, turn-key solution from
the DC feeders, to the medium voltage collection
loop, the Compact MV Power Platform is the ideal
building block for today’s utility scale PV plants.
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Best-in-class system efficiency, low self consumption,
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