SUNNY CENTRAL 250U/500U

With the growth of the commercial solar market, SMA has expanded its central inverter line for 2008. The new Sunny Central 250U and 500U have integrated isolation transformers and deliver the highest efficiencies available for large PV power plant inverters.

The user interface has been completely updated and now features a large LCD that provides a graphical view of the daily plant production as well as the status of the PV array, inverter, and utility grid.

The new 250U and 500U now offer optional PV string monitoring that makes the process of troubleshooting the PV array more efficient.

The new Sunny Central 250U is now compatible with industry standard building management and energy service software protocols and integrates easily into energy aware infrastructures. RS485 and Ethernet communication are available via the optional Sunny WebBox. The Sunny WebBox automatically uploads performance data to the free Sunny Portal website allowing system owners to view and track their energy production. Performance data can be further enhanced by adding the Sunny SensorBox to collect weather data. The new Sunny Centrals from SMA represent years of innovative design experience by the world's largest manufacturer of PV inverters. Designed for easy installation, operation, and performance monitoring, the new Sunny Centrals are the ideal choice for your large scale PV project.

  • 97% CEC weighted efficiency
  • Integrated isolation transformer
  • Graphical LCD interface
  • Sunny WebBox compatible
  • Optional combiner boxes
  • Install indoors or out
  • UL 1741 / IEEE 1547 compliant
  SUNNY CENTRAL 250U SUNNY CENTRAL 500U
Inverter Technology True sine wave, high frequency PWM with galvanic isolation True sine wave, high frequency PWM with galvanic isolation
AC Power Output (Nominal) 250 kW 500 kW
AC Voltage (Nominal) 480 VAC WYE 480 VAC WYE / Δ
AC Frequency (Nominal) 60 Hz 60 Hz
Current THD < 5% < 5%
Power Factor (Nominal) > 0.99 > 0.99
AC Output Current Limit 300 AAC @ 480 VAC 600 AAC (@ 480 VAC)
DC Input Voltage Range 300 – 600 VDC 300 – 600 VDC
MPP Tracking 300 – 600 VDC 300 – 600 VDC
PV Start Voltage (Configurable from 300 – 600 VDC) 400 VDC 400 VDC
Maximum DC Current 800 ADC 1600 ADC
Peak Efficiency 97.5% 97.5% (estimated)
CEC Weighted Efficiency 97% 97% (estimated)
Power Consumption 69 W Standby, <1000 W with fans 69 W Standby, <1500 W with fans
Ambient Operating Temperature -13 to 113 °F at full power output -13 to 113 °F at full power output
  up to 122 °F at reduced power up to 122 °F at reduced power
Cooling Variable-speed forced air Variable-speed forced air
Enclosure NEMA 3R NEMA 3R
Dimensions: W x H x D in inches 110 x 80 x 33 142 x 80 x 37
Weight 4200 lbs 6725 lbs
Compliance UL 1741, IEEE-1547 UL 1741, IEEE-1547 (pending)

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Data sheet


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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U / 500U - The ideal inverter for large scale PV power systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250SC500-DUS091614
Version number: 1.4
User Manual


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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - User Manual
Type: User Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-BUS082510
Version number: 1.0
Installation Guide


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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-IUS084912
Version number: 1.2
Technical information


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Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 250U
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-Auf-UUS091211
Version number: 1.0
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