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ABB solar inverters
Complete portfolio with global
presence
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Agenda
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Potential of solar energy
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Photovoltaic markets and systems
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ABB solar inverter product portfolio
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Example cases
ABB solar inverters
Potential of solar energy
Solar power systems
System types and technologies
Solar energy
plants
Solar thermal
plants
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Solar
thermodynamic
plants
Solar
photovoltaic
plants
Potential of solar energy
What is Photovoltaics (PV)?
Photovoltaics means turning daylight
directly into dc electricity
Done by photovoltaic cells (PV cells),
assembled into PV modules
 There are no moving parts
Photovoltaic is the
most elegant way of
producing electricity
 There is no 'fuel', apart from daylight
 The modules need no maintenance
 In principle, almost indefinite lifetime
PV works with both direct sunlight and
indirect daylight (more light = more power)
Potential of solar energy
Grid-connected system – the main components
1
1 Solar modules
2 Array box
2
3 DC switch (optional)
4
3
5
8
4 Inverter
6
7
5 AC switch (optional)
6 Energy meters
7 House distribution
box
8 Net connection
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Connected in parallel with the public network
The systems work as small distributed power plants
The system does not have any energy storage – the grid
serves as an energy storage balancing the load and
production mismatch.
ABB solar inverters
Photovoltaic markets
Photovoltaic market
Market segments
Solar energy
systems
Grid-connected
systems
Off-grid
systems
95%
Residential
applications
1/3
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5%
Commercial
and
industrial
applications
Large power
plants
1/3
1/3
Rural
applications
Industrial
solutions
Consumer
systems
Photovoltaic markets
Cost and efficiency of Photovoltaics
Module price
(EUR/Wp)
Efficiency,
crystalline (%)
25
20
15
10
5
98
20
00
20
02
20
04
20
06
20
08
20
10
20
11
94
96
90
92
86
88
82
84
78
80
0
Source: Photovoltaics in 2010, EU Directorate-General for Energy and Photon
cost
efficiency
Photovoltaic markets
World market – annual installed PV capacity
80-90 b$
MWp
Average growth during last 15 year
has been 25%
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Grid connected systems dominating
(98% 2010)
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Large central power plant increase
share and Asia market area
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Top 5 markets 2010: Germany, Italy,
Czech, France, USA, (appr. 80% of
the markets). Japan and China to
replace soon Cz and Fr.
4E
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1E
8
'0
2
5
'0
'1
Source: EPIA, Photon, various sources
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99
95
89
83
35000
32500
30000
27500
25000
22500
20000
17500
15000
12500
10000
7500
5000
2500
0
Unforeseeable strong market incereases upwards: 2007- 2008 (120%, Spain),
2008-2009 (inspite of spanish market collapse) and 2009/2010 (Germany,
Italy).
Photovoltaic markets
Cost reduction by mass production
Technological improvements
Mass production
Source: EPIA, Photon
GRID PARITY = The point at which the solar
produced electricity price equals or is lower
than the retail price of the electricity
Photovoltaic markets
Beyond grid parity – what is needed
Technology: concepts
Markets: co-operation
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Smart metering
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Standards
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Energy storing
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Utility involvement
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Electric vehicles
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Architectural and land development
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Smart grids
High voltage direct current
transmission
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Central power
plant
Offices
PV power plant
Houses
Policy: actions
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Storage
CHP
Microturbines
Feed in tariffs well designed
Fuel cells
Effective administration towards
distributed power generation
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Time of use billing and metering
Source: EPIA, Photon
Industrial plants
Wind turbines
Virtual power
plant
Source Eurelectric/Fortum
ABB solar inverters
Product portfolio
ABB solar inverters – product portfolio
Solar inverter offering
Remote monitoring portal
Solar inverter software
(sizing and product selection)
Monitoring systems
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ABB web box
(string monitoring etc.)
Solar inverter services
ABB solar inverters - product portfolio
Central inverters, PVS800
Product highlights:
Scope and application:
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100, 250 and 500 kW nonisolated inverters for large
multi-megawatt solar power
plants
High total performance with
reliability and serviceability
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Proven technology platform - high
reliability and long operating life
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Compact and modular design – less
space needed and fast and easy
installation
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State of the art industrial design – high
over-all efficiency with serviceability
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All-in-one design with extensive DC
and AC side protection – ensuring
maximum uptime of the plant
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Lifecycle service and support through
ABB’s extensive global service network –
rapid support anywhere in the world
ABB solar inverters - product portfolio
Megawatt station, PVS800-MWS
1000 kW all-in-one solution
Scope and application:
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Complete turn key solution for
multi-megawatt power plants in
one package
Compact all ABB solution with
reliability and performance
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Insulated steel framed housing with concrete
foundation
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2 x 500 kW PVS800 central inverters
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1000 kVA Dry type transformer
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MV switchgear
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Accessories
Product highlights:
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All ABB - proven and reliable components
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Compact and robust design – transportability
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High total efficiency - high return of investment
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Modular and serviceable system – reduced
downtime
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One supplier - Global life cycle services and
support secured
ABB solar inverters - product portfolio
String inverters, PVS300
Product highlights:
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High total efficiency
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All-in-one design with built-in and
monitored protection devices
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High maximum input voltage (900 Vdc)
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Wide dc input range
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Detachable control unit with graphical
display using wireless data transmittance
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One model for all countries
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Power balancing with i2i link for 3-phase
systems
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Integrated performance data monitoring
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Outdoor enclosure, with IP55 protection
Scope and application:
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3.3 - 8 kW single phase
transformerless inverter for
residential systems and
commercial and industrial
building applications up to 200
kWp system size.
All-in-one solution with
easiness and user friendliness
ABB portfolio for solar energy
ABB product range for MW power plants
ABB portfolio for solar energy
Product range for solar trackers
ABB solar inverters
Example cases
ABB solar inverter example cases
Finland, Pitäjänmäki: 181 kWp PV plant
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Customer:
Property
management of
ABB factory
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System description
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PV plant: 181 kWp
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Application: factory flat roof
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Grid connection: LV grid,
400 V
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Solar modules: poly-cSi
Solution
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PVS800, 120 kW +
7 x PVS300
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Commissioning: June 2010
ABB solar inverter example cases
Finland, Pitäjänmäki: 181 kWp PV plant
ABB solar inverter product offering
Summary
ABB has the all-new solar inverter product portfolio from small
residential applications up to multi-megawatt size plants.
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ABB is committed and has high ambitions in developing its solar
inverter business
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ABB’s complete product offering for PV applications and global
presence with wide contact and partner network supports ABB’s
growth targets in this new business
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