SmartPV Advanced Power Integrated Stations
A complete set of integration possibilities for your project’s needs wherever
it is placed.
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THE QUICKEST OPTION TO INTEGRATE
ENERGY INTO THE GRID
80 MW Horus I+II Plants in Guatemala with APIS 2200
The biggest operating in Central America
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TURNKEY SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE THE MOST DEMANDING
GRID CODE REQUIREMENTS
Complete solutions designed for utility-scale plants that
operate under extreme conditions.
They integrate all needed to plug and play the entire conversion
stage from Pv Panels to the MV grid. each project.
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FLEXIBLE PHILOSOPHY FOR SOLID
SOLUTIONS
Depending on the integration, tthe SmartPV APIS
include GPTech inverters of the SmartPV inverters serie,
Low and Medium Voltage Protections and auxiliary,
Medium Voltage Transformer with protection cells and
fence, fulfilling all legal requirements and optimised
to the technical needs. These devices offer remote
control of active and reactive power, as well as ramp
rate response guaranteeing the grid stability
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SmartPV APIS UL
APIS1200-UL / APIS1500-UL / APIS1750-UL
Optimised Designs for the USA Market
APIS UL-i20
Mechanical characteristics
Inverter Power Module dimensions (H / W / D)
2100 x 2000 x 780 mm / 82,67 x 78,74 x 30,70 in
Inverter Disconnection Module dimensions (H / W / D)
2100 x 1100 x 750 mm / 82,67 x 43,3 x 29,52 in
Container dimensions (H / W / D)
2900 x 6000 X 2440 mm / 20’ x 8’ x 9’6”
Weight (5)
8396 kg / 18510 Ibs
Maximum fresh air consumption
8000 (2 x 4000) m3/h
Environment rating
NEMA 3R, IP54
Medium Voltage Stage
Transformer
Pad Mounted
Protections
2 x GPTech GPDM -I
APIS UL-skd
Mechanical characteristics
Inverter Power Module dimensions (H / W / D)
2300 x 2000 x 845 mm / 90,55 x 78,74 x 30,70 in
Inverter Disconnection Module dimensions (H / W / D)
2162 x 1100 x 750 mm / 85,12 x 43,3 x 29,52 in
Skid dimensions (H / W / D)
2522 X 9000 x 2100 mm / 99,3 x 354,4 x 82,7 in
Weight (5)
12000 kg / 26455 Ibs
Maximum fresh air consumption
12000 (2 x 6000) m3/h
Environment rating
NEMA 3R, IP54
Medium Voltage Stage
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Transformer
Pad Mounted
Protections
2 x GPTech GPDM -O
APIS 1200-UL
APIS 1500-UL
APIS 1750-UL
395 - 825 Vdc
495 - 825 Vdc
585 - 825 Vdc
DC Input
Voltage range (MPPT) (1)
MPPT Inputs
2
Maximum DC voltage
1000 Vdc
Maximum input current
3060 A
DC inputs (optional external box)
2 0-40 (2x10 - 2x20). Protected by fuses
AC Output
Transformer output. Medium AC voltage(5)
24 kV
Frequency rated
50/60 Hz
Frequency operation range
47 - 63 Hz
Rated AC power @ 50oC
1,12 (2 x 0,56) MVA
1,4 (2 x 07) MVA
1,66 (2 x 0,83) MVA
Rated AC power @ 25oC
1,2 (2 x 0,6) MVA
1,5 (2 x 0,75) MVA
1,78 (2 x 0,89) MVA
Rated AC power @ 50oC and PF of 0,9
1,0 (1 x 0,5) MW
1,26 (2 x 0,63) MW
1,5 (2 x 0,75) MW
Inverter output. Maximum output current
2900 (2 x 1450) A
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<3%
Power Factor at rated power
adjustable (0.9 inductive ... 0.9 capacitive)
Galvanic insulation
Yes
Efficiency
Maximum European efficiency (2)
97,29%
97,72%
98,00%
Maximum CEC effienciy (3)
97,18%
97,63%
97,92%
Inverter self-consumption at night
Inverter self-consumption in operation (4)
<=400 (2 x 200) W
<= 6 (2 x 3) kVA
Ambient conditions
Operation temperature
-4oF/140oF (-20oC/60oC)
Operation ambient temperature (without derating)
-4oF/122oF (-20oC/50oC)
Storage and transport temperature
-22oF/149oF (-30oC/65oC)
Maximum relative humidity
95% without condensation
Maximum altitude above the sea level
3000 m
AC Protections
Inverter output AC overvoltage protection
Class II
Anti-islanding
Yes
Grid voltage variations
Yes
Frequency failures
Yes
Asymmetric currents
Yes
Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) Capability
Yes
DC Protections
DC overvoltage protection
Inverter shutting down on overload error
PV-field isolation detector
Panel Disconnnection Capability
Class II
Yes
Yes
Yes. Contactor
Other Protections
Breaker protections of auxiliary systems
Yes
Auxiliary systems overvoltage protection
Yes
Power Control Features
Reactive control by external signal
Reactive control by internal configuration
Reactive injection in LVRT
Over frequency active power response
Ramp rate control
External power limitation
Yes
Yes. Timetable PF configuration or voltage dependent function
Yes. Three different operation modes
Yes. Configurable droop
Yes. Under irradiance value restriction
Yes. Control allows continuous limit values
Interfaces
Touch-HMI
Yes
MODBUS RTU communication protocol
Yes
Field bus connection with RS485
Yes
Luminous indicator, start/stop control and emergency stop
Remote monitoring system, with GSM/GPRS modem
Yes
Optional
Legal standards
UL1741 (6)
Yes
United States - UL Listing Mark
Yes
Canada - cUL Listing Mark
Yes
IEEE 1547
Yes
CSI/CEC Performance Testing (California)
Yes
IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2
Yes
Notes
1. At VAC, nom and cosφ= 1
2. Inverter self-consumption is not considered in the efficiency measurement. Medium voltage transformer is not considered in the efficiency measurement (Typical transformer efficiency > 99%)
3. Self-consumption at rated operation
4. Self-consumption in inverters is not considered in the efficiency measurement. A 33kV/240-300-355-430V transformer is considered
5. Estimated. Customized MV transformer configuration
6. For UL certification, please, consult special sales conditions
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SmartPV APIS International
APIS1200-INT / APIS1500-INT / APIS1750-INT
Extended Range to meet all the requirements
APIS INT-i20
Mechanical characteristics
Inverter Power Module dimensions (H / W / D)
Container dimensions (H / W / D)
2100 x 2000 x 780 mm / 82,67 x 78,74 x 30,70 in
2900 x 6000 X 2440 mm / 8’ x 20’ x 9’6”
Weight
8396 kg / 18510 Ibs
Maximum fresh air consumption
8000 (2 x 4000) m3/h
Environment rating
NEMA 3R, IP54
Medium Voltage Stage
Transformer
Pad Mounted / Oil -Outdoor
Protections
2 x GPTech GPDM -I
APIS INT-skd
Mechanical characteristics
Inverter Power Module dimensions (H / W / D)
2300 x 2000 x 845 mm / 90,55 x 78,74 x 30,70 in
Inverter Disconnection Module dimensions (H / W / D)
2162 x 1100 x 750 mm / 85,12 x 43,3 x 29,52 in
Skid dimensions (H / W / D)
2522 X 9000 x 2100 mm / 99,3 x 354,4 x 82,7 in
Weight
12000 kg / 26455 Ibs
Maximum fresh air consumption
12000 (2 x 6000) m3/h
Environment rating
NEMA 3R, IP54
Medium Voltage Stage
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Transformer
Pad Mounted / Oil -Outdoor
Protections
2 x GPTech GPDM -O
A complete set of integration options
APIS INT-i40
Mechanical characteristics
Inverter Power Module dimensions (H / W / D)
Container dimensions (H / W / D)
2100 x 2000 x 780 mm / 82,67 x 78,74 x 30,70 in
2900 x 12000 X 2440 mm / 8’ x 40’ x 9’6”
Weight
17530 kg / 38647 Ibs
Maximum fresh air consumption
8000 (2 x 4000) m3/h
Environment rating
NEMA 3R, IP54
Medium Voltage Stage
Transformer
Pad Mounted / Oil -Outdoor
Protections
up to 4 x GPTech GPDM -I
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APIS 1200-INT
APIS 1500-INT
APIS 1700-INT
375 - 825 Vdc
455 - 825
525 – 825 Vdc
DC Input
Voltage range (MPPT)
Maximum DC voltage
1000 Vdc
Maximum input current
3800 A
Fused DC inputs (optional external box)
2 0-40 (2x10 - 2x20)
Number of MPPT inputs
2
AC Output
Rated AC power @ 50oC2
1120 kVA
1400 kVA
1660 kVA
Rated AC power @ 35oC2
1200 kVA
1500 kVA
1780 kVA
Nominal AC voltage
Customizable. Standard voltages. 11kV; 13. kV; 15 kV; 20 kV; 22.9 kV;33 kV;34.5 kV
Transformers taps
Customizable. Standards ±2.5%,±5%
Transformer Vector Group
Customizable. Standards. Ynd11d11; Dy11y11
Frequency rated
50/60 Hz
Frequency operation range
47 - 63 Hz
Power Factor at rated power
Full range adjustable
Cooling type
ONAN/KNAN
Output MV Maneuver
T-Blade. Bayonet fuses.
Efficiency
Maximum European efficiency3
97.01%
97.16%
Maximum CEC effienciy3
97.14%
97.30%
Internal consumption at nigh (Inv. / MV transformer) (W)4
Internal consumption in operation (Inv. / APIS Aux. services) (W)5
<=400 (2 x 200) W / <2400 W
<=400 (2 x 200) W / <3000 W
<= 6000 (2 x 3000) W / <2100 W
Ambient Conditions
Operation temperature
-4oF/140oF (-20oC/55oC)
Operation ambient temperature (without derating)
-4oF/113oF (-20oC/45oC)
Storage and transport temperature
-22oF/149oF (-30oC/65oC)
Maximum relative humidity
95% without condensation
Maximum altitude above the sea level
3000 m
AC Protections
Inverter output AC overvoltage protection
Yes
Anti-islanding
Yes
Grid voltage variations
Yes
Frequency failures
Yes
Asymmetric currents
Yes
Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) Capability
Yes
DC Protections
DC overvoltage protection
Yes
Inverter shutting down on overload error
Yes
PV-field isolation detector
Panel Disconnnection Capability
Yes
Yes. DC Contactor
Other Protections
Breaker protections of auxiliary systems
Yes
Auxiliary systems overvoltage protection
Yes
Power Control Features
Reactive control by external signal
Reactive control by internal configuration
Reactive injection in LVRT
Over frequency active power response
Ramp rate control
External power limitation
APIS Controller
Yes
Yes. Timetable PF configuration or voltage dependent function
Yes. Three different operation modes
Yes
Yes. Under irradiance value restriction
Yes. Control allows continuous limit values
Optional. See specifications
Interfaces
Touch-HMI
Yes
MODBUS RTU communication protocol
Yes
Field bus connection with RS485
Remote monitoring system, with GSM/GPRS modem
Yes
Optional
Legal standards
NEC 2011
Yes
United States - UL 1741 Listing Mark6
Yes, Certification in process
Canada - cUL Listing Mark6
Yes, Certification in process
IEEE 15476
Yes, Certification in process
CSI/CEC Performance Testing (California)6
Yes, Certification in process
IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2
Yes
Notes
1. Estimated. Customized MV transformer configuration
2. At VAC, nom and cosφ= 1
3. Inverter self-consumption is not considered in the efficiency measurement. Medium voltage transformer is not considered in the efficiency measurement (Typical transformer efficiency > 99%)
4. Self-consumption at rated operation
5. Self-consumption in inverters is not considered in the efficiency measurement. reference transformer values: 33kV/240-300-355-430V
6. For UL certification, please, consult special sales conditions
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97,23%
97,38%
<=400 (2 x 200) W / <3400 W
APIS 1900-INT
APIS 2200-INT
APIS 3300-INT
APIS 4400-INT
580 – 825 Vdc
DC Input
Voltage range (MPPT)
525 – 825 Vdc
580 – 825 Vdc
580 – 825 Vdc
1000 Vdc
1000 Vdc
1000 Vdc
3800 A
5700 A
7600 A
2 0-40 (2x10 - 2x20)
30-60 (3x10 - 3x20)
40-80 (4x10 - 4x20)
2
3
4
Maximum DC voltage
Maximum input current
Fused DC inputs (optional external box)
Number of MPPT inputs
AC Output
Rated AC power @ 50oC2
1780 kVA
2010 kVA
3015 kVA
4020 kVA
Rated AC power @ 35oC2
1900 kVA
2150 kVA
3225 kVA
4300 kVA
Nominal AC voltage
Customizable. Standard voltages. 11kV; 13. kV; 15 kV; 20 kV; 22.9 kV;33 kV;34.5 kV
Transformers taps
Customizable. Standards ±2.5%,±5%
Transformer Vector Group
Customizable. Standards. Ynd11d11; Dy11y11
Frequency rated
50/60 Hz
Frequency operation range
47 - 63 Hz
Power Factor at rated power
Full range adjustable
Cooling type
ONAN/KNAN
Output MV Maneuver
T-Blade. Bayonet fuses.
Efficiency
Maximum European efficiency3
97,23%
97.30%
98.45%
Maximum CEC effienciy3
97,38%
97.50%
98.49
Internal consumption at nigh (Inv. / MV transformer) (W)4
Internal consumption in operation (Inv. / APIS Aux. services) (W)5
<=400 (2 x 200) W / <3800 W
<=400 (2 x 200) W / <4400W
<=600 (3 x 200) W / <5000W
<= 6000 (2 x 3000) W / <2100 W
<= 9000 (3 x 3000) W/<2100W
98.45%
98.49
<=800 (4 x 200) W / <5600W
<= 12000 (4 x 3000)W/<2100W
Ambient Conditions
Operation temperature
-4oF/140oF (-20oC/55oC)
Operation ambient temperature (without derating)
-4oF/113oF (-20oC/45oC)
Storage and transport temperature
-22oF/149oF (-30oC/65oC)
Maximum relative humidity
95% without condensation
Maximum altitude above the sea level
3000 m
AC Protections
Inverter output AC overvoltage protection
Yes
Anti-islanding
Yes
Grid voltage variations
Yes
Frequency failures
Yes
Asymmetric currents
Yes
Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) Capability
Yes
DC Protections
DC overvoltage protection
Yes
Inverter shutting down on overload error
Yes
PV-field isolation detector
Yes
Panel Disconnnection Capability
Yes. DC Contactor
Other Protections
Breaker protections of auxiliary systems
Yes
Auxiliary systems overvoltage protection
Yes
Power Control Features
Reactive control by external signal
Yes
Reactive control by internal configuration
Yes. Timetable PF configuration or voltage dependent function
Reactive injection in LVRT
Yes. Three different operation modes
Over frequency active power response
Yes
Ramp rate control
Yes. Under irradiance value restriction
External power limitation
Yes. Control allows continuous limit values
APIS Controller
Optional. See specifications
Interfaces
Touch-HMI
Yes
MODBUS RTU communication protocol
Yes
Field bus connection with RS485
Yes
Remote monitoring system, with GSM/GPRS modem
Optional
Legal standards
NEC 2011
Yes
United States - UL 1741 Listing Mark6
Yes
Canada - cUL Listing Mark6
Yes, Certification in process
IEEE 15476
Yes, Certification in process
CSI/CEC Performance Testing (California)6
IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2
Yes, Certification in process
Yes
Notes
1. Estimated. Customized MV transformer configuration
2. At VAC, nom and cosφ= 1
3. Inverter self-consumption is not considered in the efficiency measurement. Medium voltage transformer is not considered in the efficiency measurement (Typical transformer efficiency > 99%)
4. Self-consumption at rated operation
5. Self-consumption in inverters is not considered in the efficiency measurement. reference transformer values: 33kV/240-300-355-430V
6. For UL certification, please, consult special sales conditions
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APIS CONTROLLER
APIS CONTROLLER
GPTech APIS Controller has become a key solution for the generation units integration for any
modern renewable and hybrid power plant.
The solution is based on open standards:
• Preventing the lock in by a specific technology
and/or vendor
• Enabling an easy integration of the solution
with third-party applications
Customized features to fully reach customer’s requirements in the most effective and reliable way.
MODULAR DESIGNED WITH ADVANCE COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL FEATURES
ADAPTED TO EACH FACILITY
Some Available Control Features
Dynamic closed-loop System
Soft start
Soft shutdown
Error/Alarm Handling
Power Transformer
MV Swtichgear
Converters
Communications Error
Auxiliaty Systems
Temperature Control
APIS Fan Control
Power Transformer Derating
Converter Derating
Humidity Control
Solar Inverter Controls
Energy efficiency strategies
Round-Robin Scheduling
Temperature Derating
BPCS+ESS Controls
SOC Management
Dinamic Active Power Limits
Energy efficiency strategies
Round-Robin Scheduling
STATCOM Controls
Energy efficiency strategies
Round-Robin Scheduling
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PVWD DC/AC Disconnection Module
PV-GPDM Indoor/Outdoor
PVWD -GPDM-I / PVWD-GPDM-O
• The PVWD DC/AC Disconnection Module connects all Smart PV Inverters of the PVWD series
to the DC and AC side of the PV facility.
• The disconnection module contains AC and DC
switches in a compact single enclosure separated from inverters and compatible for the
whole PVWD familly and the Advanced Power
Integrated Stations (APIS). It allows up to 20 DC
inputs, guarantying safe emergency disconnection and/or maintenance in compliance with
NEC.
PV-GPDM
DC Swith
Maximum input voltage
Maximum input current
Switch type
Maximum short-circuit current
1000 Vdc
1800 A
Switch disconnector
Up to 100 kA
Maximum DC inputs
20
Number of handling switches
1
AC Switch
Maximum voltage range
Frequency
Maximum output current
Switch type
Max. short-circuit current (1s)
Numer of handlers
690 V
50/60 Hz
2000 A
Circuit breaker
Up to 40 kA
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General Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Environmental rating
Weight
2162 x 1100 x 750 mm / 85,12 x 43,3 x 29,52 inches
NEMA 3R
605 Kg / 1331 Ib
Operation temperature
-4oF / 140oF (-20oC / 60oC)
Storage and transport temperature
22oF / 149oF (-30oC / 65oC)
Maximum relative humidity
Maximum altitude above sea level
95%
3000 m
Legal Standards
UL1741
Yes
United States - UL Listing Mark
Yes
Canada - UL Listing Mark
Yes
IEEE 1547
Yes
IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2
Yes
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