NYC Solar Summit
Tristan Kreager - Hybrid Energy Solutions
June 2013
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SMA Solar Technology
Agenda
> Who is SMA
> SMA Sunny Boy
SPS PV Direct
Backup Solution
> Sunny Island
Energy Storage
Solution
SMA Solar Technology
The Global Leader, and #1 in North America
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$2B+ in annual revenue
5,000 employees worldwide
Represented in 21 countries
11.5 GW total manufacturing
capacity
25 GW+ installed
North American production in
Denver and Toronto
The world leader in solar inverter
technology, service and support
Solutions for all power classes and
applications
Highest efficiency (99 %)
SMA Solar Technology
SUNNY BOY 3000/4000/5000TL-US
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Solar Power: No grid, no batteries, no problem.
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Not Just an Inverter, a Home Energy Solution
> Extension of field-proven Sunny Boy line
> Unique features not available from any other manufacturer
> System design flexibility and installation simplicity make the
TL-US the first choice among installers
> The TL-US is an evolutionary leap forward, paving the way for
complete home energy management
> European experience with the smart home has earned
SMA America the leadership role in the U.S. energy transition
> Maximum power production, leading communications
solutions and detailed monitoring make the TL-US the first
choice among homeowners
SMA Solar Technology
SMA Sunny Boy 3000/4000/5000 TL22-US
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Grid interactive, transformerless, solar inverter.
3, 4, 5, kVA
DC Protections-AFCI, GFDI, insulation testing, RISO-ungrounded system.
AC Interface- PF, Grid Manage, Cluster controller
SPS-Secure Power Supply- 120V voltage source to dedicated outlet. PF
SMA Solar Technology
A New Generation of Innovation
MPP voltage
Maximum power production
175 V to 480 V
Flexible design and
simple installation
Dual MPP
Trackers
Leading monitoring and
communications
Plug-and-play
Webconnect
Groundbreaking new features
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OptiTrac™
Global
Peak
Operating temp
-40°F to +140°F
Simplified
DC Wiring
Sunny Portal
Monitoring
ZigBee®
Communication
Secure
Power
Supply
Features & Highlights
Dual MPP
Trackers
Exceptional flexibility
and energy harvest
Highest practical use
New features & USP´s
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OptiTrac
Global
Peak
CEC 97.0%
Ethernet
Connectivity
DC AFCI
-40°C…
+60°C
Emergency
Power
Supply
Opportunity power when it matters most
> State of the art technology allows PV operation when
grid is lost
> Dedicated outlet powered with up to 1500W
SMA Solar Technology
Secure Power Supply (SPS) –
Innovative Stand-Alone Power Solution
> Inverter can be switched to stand-alone
operation during prolonged grid outages
Example of Secure
Power Supply installation
> Access to power as long as the sun shines
> No costly batteries or storage
Blackout
> Enhanced homeowner security, comfort and
peace of mind
> Not available from any other inverter
manufacturer, another first for SMA
SPS ON / SPS OFF
Max 1,500 W
Power socket with switch
(installer supplied)
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Secure Power Supply (SPS)
• Disconnection after grid loss and setup of
stand-alone system
Example of Secure
Power Supply Installation
• Re-direction of PV electric power to an
external power socket
Blackout
• Activation of electric power (EPS ON) and
returning to feed-in operation (EPS OFF) by
external switch
 Supply power to battery chargers, phone
chargers, TV, PC, AC/DC power supplies,
etc. during grid outages (during daylight)
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120 - 125 V
max.12 A
Power Socket
with Switch
SPS ON / EPS OFF
Simple, Safe Operation
> Switch provides signal to relay indicating receptacle is
ready to receive power when grid is down.
> Homeowner activated
> Relay will not activate if grid is available
> Failsafe grid tie operation in the morning if the grid
returns at night
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SPS Technical Overview
> Maximum output voltage=125 VAC
> Maximum output current=12 A
> Maximum output power=1500 W
The SPS is limited by the instantaneous insolation levels of
the solar modules- NO STORAGE. If the load exceeds
the power generated a relay opens and the inverter
reconnects in 20 seconds.
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SPS Function Flowchart
gridinteractive mode
inverter is connected to
the grid
SPS mode
inverter supplying power
only to the connected
dedicated outlet
20sec wait
inverter not feeding any
power anywhere, after
timer expired retry with
voltage-ramp-up
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Grid Interactive Mode
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Grid
Detected
Grid
Monitoring
EPS
Logic
DC
Disconnect
0V
EPS
Outlet
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EPS
Switch
240 V
EPS Mode
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Grid
Blackout
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No Grid
Detected
Grid
Monitoring
EPS
Logic
DC
Disconnect
120 V
EPS
Switch
0V
User must manually turn ON (close)
to initiate EPS operation
EPS
Outlet
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Switch
Line
Neutral
Ground
If present, remove tab to
separate switch and
outlet wiring
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Secure Power Supply (SPS) –
Innovative Stand-Alone Power Solution
> Power from PV array is directed to a dedicated wall outlet with max load of 1,500 W
> Provides stand-by power to charge phones, tablets, personal computers, batteries for
flashlights, radios, etc.
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First Grid Interactive/ SPS system installed at SMA
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Sunny Island- Product Introduction
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Sunny Island- Product Introduction
> Versatile grid-interactive battery
based inverter designed for off-grid
and backup power applications.
> Rated at 4.5 and 6.0 kw
> Utilizes a 48 Volt battery bank
> Not a typical charge controller that
uses DC electricity from PV array to
charge batteries! NO PV is
connected directly to Sunny Island
> Superior management of battery
bank and other sources of AC
power, this is referred to as “AC
coupling”
> SMA pioneered the AC-coupling
concept, since 2001
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AC Coupling: The Benefits
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Planning
Flexibility
Components
Expandable
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Sunny Island- Basic Tasks/Functions
> Creates a “Micro Grid” when utility
fails
> Supplies and controls frequency
and voltage
> Transfers and converts energy in
both directions
> AC to DC for battery charging
> DC to AC to supply energy to loads
> Controls external loads and energy
sources
> Load shedding
> Power control of Sunny Boys, auto
generator start /stop
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Sunny Island- Product Platform
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Sunny Island- Capabilities
> Feed Renewable energy to the utility
when grid is present (if desired)
> Battery Backup Power supply during
short or long term grid failures
> Transparent “near UPS” switching
times (16 ms)
> Not fast enough for critical loads
such as Life support, Bank UPS
> Charge and maintain battery when
grid returns
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No grid – no problem
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We have scalable solutions to fit – today…
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Sunny Island- Control Scheme
AC Coupling: Sunny Island creates the grid(voltage/Hz) source
PV Production powers
protected loads panel,
passes thru SI, maintains
battery SOC, feeds main
panel and back feeds grid
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Sunny Island- No Grid…no problem
AC Coupling: Sunny Island creates the grid(voltage/Hz) source
SI opens relay,
preventing grid back
feed.
Mimics grid to keep
SB/PV producing
power
Runs Backed up
Loads
If loads>PV, then
draws down battery
If PV>Loads then
Frequency shift
power control
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Sunny Island- Control Scheme
AC Coupling: Sunny Island creates the grid(voltage/Hz) source
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Sunny Island- Control Scheme
AC Coupling: Sunny Island creates the grid(voltage/Hz) source
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Sunny Island- Control Scheme
AC Coupling: Sunny Island creates the grid(voltage/Hz) source
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Sample Drawings:
Single Sunny Island with Smartformer
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Sample Drawings:
Dual/Quad Sunny Island including Backup Generator
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Sample Drawings:
3 Phase Sunny Island including Backup Generator
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SMA MultiCluster Box
> Simple design for large off-grid
systems
> Up to 12 Sunny Islands in 3 phase
configuration(72 kW)
> 300 amp 3 phase contactors for
> PV
> Loads
> Combustion Generator
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Cluster Configurations
> Single Phase
> 4.5kW – 24 kW max
L1
> Split Phase
> 9kW – 24 kW max
> Three Phase
> 13.5 – 18kW kW max
> 1 SI per phase
L1
L2
L1
L2
L3
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Sample ConfigurationsSingle, Split or 3 Phase
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Comprehensive Real-time Monitoring via Sunny Portal
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SMA Solar Academy: World Class Training
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World Record EV Bike – Powered by Sunny Island
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Telecom Site – Mobile Power by Sunny Island
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World Record EV Bike – Powered by Sunny Island
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