ABB’s award winning solar inverter reduces logistic and installation costs by up to 65 percent
At Intersolar Europe, ABB’s new PVS-175-TL string inverter, which delivers up to185 kW active power has been recognized by industry experts as the leading PV product innovation at the 2018 Intersolar Awards.
Delivering up to 65 percent savings on installation and logistic costs for ground mounted utility scaleapplications, the ABB PVS-175-TL delivers the largest capacity on the market for a 1500Vdc string inverter.
Together with all the key benefits of traditional string inverters, its innovative modular design means that up to65 percent fewer inverters are required to complete the optimal power block, without the need for ACrecombiners. This delivers up to 65 percent savings on installation and logistic costs, improving Levelized Costof Electricity (LCOE) for utility-scale installations.
The three-phase PVS-175-TL with advanced digital capabilities through ABB Ability™, ABB’s comprehensivecross-divisional digital offering, delivers up to 185 kVA at 800 Vac and ultra-high-power density of 1.3 kW/kg.This not only maximizes the ROI for ground-mounted utility-scale applications but also reduces Balance ofSystem costs for small to large scale, free field ground mounted PV installations.
“As demand for higher voltage and higher power class ratings continues to grow, we are very excited to bring tothe solar energy industry a scalable and versatile solution. We are delighted to be recognized at the highestpossible level in our industry, particularly with the market shifting towards new technologies to enhance solarpower generation in a reliable, safe and cost-effective manner,” commented Giovanni Frassineti, who heads upABB’s Solar Business Unit. “This latest product not only supports higher power densities, but also improvesinstallation with reduced commissioning time. It also benefits from advanced communication and digitalizationfor condition based monitoring and proactive maintenance for the operator.”
Quick and easy installation, improved accessibility and visibility, advanced digitalization monitoring throughABB Ability™, bigger PV clusters and modular combiner free design are just some of the many advantages ofthe PVS-175-TL.
Presented at Intersolar Europe for the first time, the PVS-175-TL is a plug-and-play inverter with easy installdirectly onto the existing PV modules’ mounting system, using the same process as installing a DC stringcombiner box.
A dedicated Installer App provides simple and quick plant installation instructions and gets all invertersemployed, in a single cluster, and commissioned in less than 20 minutes.
The high performing PVS-175-TL delivers:
- High power density – largest on the market for a 1500 Vdc inverter, offering up to 65 percent savingson installation and logistics costs.
- Installer friendly, reducing OPEX costs by 30-40 percent with quicker installation as the existing PVmodule’s mounting systems can be used to install the inverters, with no need for other devices like DCand AC combiner boxes, saving time and cost on site preparation and hire of plant.
- Greater capacity without compromising on versatility – through its 12 MPPT input channels – thelargest range available on the market – PV plant design flexibility and yields are increased in complexinstallations. The design friendly inverter solutions can be easily adapted for free field ground-mountedinstallations, ensuring that installers and developers are no longer locked into legacy systems.
- Modular and combiner free design – up to 24 strings can be directly connected to the wiringcompartment which, thanks to the integrated DC disconnect and AC wiring section with optional ACdisconnect, eliminates the need for separate DC combiner box and AC 1st level combiners.
- Enhanced O&M – can be achieved during the operating life of the plant through its unique AdvancedCooling Concept. The internal fans (which are not heavy-duty inverter cooling fans) can be easilyremoved during scheduled maintenance cycles, whilst the power module can be easily replacedwithout removing the wiring box. This preserves the lifetime and reliability of the product and minimizesO&M costs.
- Digitalization – featuring ABB Ability™ to deliver improved user experience, reduced time on sitethrough remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, future proofing the system via automaticupgrades, compliance and integration with new IP protocols. Multiple data streaming and services canbe run in parallel.
ABB is consistently investing in R&D with extensive testing and development of its portfolio to deliver integratedtechnology and service solutions which optimize performance, reliability and return on investment of any solarinstallation and fulfill the requirements of local markets.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion,industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructureglobally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future ofindustrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plugand automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner of Formula E, the fullyelectric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to asustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com
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