Transformer Architectures are key Features of new Solectria PV Inverters

Solectria Renewables, LLC announced today at the Solar Power International Trade Show in Chicago, Illinois, the introduction of its new SGI 500XTM and SGI 750XTM, external transformer, 1000 Vdc inverters. The XTM inverters are 380 Vac, direct to medium voltage, utility-scale inverters. Also during the show, the company introduced its new PVI 23TL and PVI 28TL, 23 and 28 kilowatt (kW), 1000 Vdc, transformerless string inverters. The PVI 23TL and PVI 28TL's are 480 VAC with leading peak and CEC efficiencies.

Solectria Renewables' SGI 500XTM & SGI 750XTM inverters claim an industry leading 98% CEC weighted efficiency translating into increased energy generation for utility-scale PV systems. The inverters offer grid management options such as real power curtailment, reactive power control, and voltage and frequency ride through. These critical utility options, combined with high efficiency ratings and the lowest nighttime tare losses in the industry mark the SGI 500XTM & SGI 750XTM as well-suited for the next generation of large commercial and utility-scale systems.

"Utility-scale solar now represents the largest segment of the PV market in North America," said Mark Goodreau, Director of Utility-Scale Solar Solutions at Solectria Renewables. "Solectria created the SMARTGRID series of inverters to address the special requirements of utility companies and large project developers, and is actively developing advanced smart grid features in partnership with EPRI, National Grid, Xcel Energy, and Detroit Edison. We continue to develop the SMARTGRID inverter series to meet the evolving needs of our customers."

At the lower end of the power spectrum, the Solectria Renewables' PVI 23TL and PVI 28TL inverters are designed to maximize return on investment (ROI) through their lightweight design, high efficiencies, easy installation, dual MPPT zones and wide MPPT range. Integrated customized options include factory-installed web-based monitoring, dc arc-fault protection and integrated dc fused string combiner. Utilizing these inverters in small commercial applications will reduce costs, especially the cost of additional combiners.

"Adding two more transformerless, three-phase string inverters is in line with our growth strategy, broadening our product portfolio and keeping us at the forefront of the PV industry," said Phil Vyhanek, President of Solectria Renewables. "Our PVI 50-100KW line of inverters is still the best option for large commercial applications, but the three-phase string inverters are appropriate for light commercial systems, carports, tracking systems and arrays with multiple orientations."