PV POWER PLANTS
100 KILOWATTS OR MULTI-MEGAWATT:
Centralized and decentralized PV power plants pay for themselves and safeguard your future.
Maximum Profit, Minimum Risk
With over 30 years of experience, we have a comprehensive understanding of the complex value chain of a PV project and we know how to optimize your return on investment. Our highly-integrated system solutions for centralized and decentralized PV power plants ensure project profitability and high energy yields throughtout the complete lifecycle of the PV project.
Do you want to implement your PV projects successfully worldwide?
Plan and implement reliably and professionally:
- No implementation risks from planning to commissioning
- Quick and easy project implementation
- Optimized project costs – worldwide
- Flexible system solutions – optimally coordinated
- Protection against warranty obligations
Do you want long-term security – for the PV project and your investment?
You can count on the global market leader:
- Maximum performance and availability
- Total profitability of ownership across the entire service life of your system
- Future-proofing through exceptional planning and implementation
- Ideal service- and maintenance offers
Our solutions for PV power plants
Distributed solutions for Photovoltaic Power Plants
PV projects up to the multi-megawatt range are implemented with SMA Sunny Central CP inverters and medium-voltage system solutions.
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Sunny Central CP inverters are the outdoor-compatible core components of centralized PV power plants for all system sizes.
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The Transformer Compact Station is the link between inverters and the transmission line.
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The Sunny String-Monitors monitor and analyze individual string currents for precise PV yield monitoring.
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In the transfer station, the Power Plant Controller monitors and controls the PV power plant flexibly and intelligently. This guarantees stable transmission lines.
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Medium- or high-voltage grid
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Module array
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The Transformer Compact Station is the link between inverters and the transmission line.
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The Medium Voltage Power Station with inverters, medium-voltage transformers and switchgears as well as additional services and communication devices. It is suitable for all IEC markets without a specific Transformer Compact Station.
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Sunny String-Monitors observe and analyze individual string currents for precise PV yield monitoring.
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In the transfer station, the Power Plant Controller monitors and controls the PV power plant flexibly and intelligently, guaranteeing stable transmission lines.
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Medium- or high-voltage grid
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Module array
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The Compact MV Power Platform is the turnkey system solution for PV power plants in North America. It comes with the Sunny Central CP series US und XT inverters, medium-voltage transformers and switchgears as well as additional services and communication devices.
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In the transfer station, the Power Plant Controller monitors and controls the PV power plant flexibly and intelligently, guaranteeing stable transmission lines.
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Medium- or high-voltage grid
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Recommended Solutions
SMA Utility Power System
Designed to optimize your PV projects
With the perfectly synchronized components such as the new Sunny Central inverter, medium-voltage block, DC technology, corresponding park control and services, the SMA Utility Power System expands the features of PV power plants.
It is designed for outdoor use globally and enables grid stability and ancillary services also for weak grids in all regions of the world. At the same time the SMA Utility Power System enables highest yields and low operational costs for the whole long lifecycle of the PV power plant.
SUNNY CENTRAL 1850-US / 2200-US / 2500-EV
The Sunny Central inverter, with 1,850 kVA or 2,200 kVA for 1,000 VDC and 2,475 kVA for 1,500 VDC (at 25°C), enables even more efficient PV power plant designs. The flexibility of this inverter allows for implementation with a variety of modules. The integrated power supply transformer and installation area provide an ideal environment for integration of needed customer equipment. Suitable for any outdoor climate around the globe, this new Sunny Central is equipped with OptiCool, a proven air-cooling technology that ensures smooth operation under extreme environmental conditions.
Project Support from Planning to Operation
PV projects require the support of experienced professionals, long before construction. We look at your projects as a whole and offer advice on all relevant matters. SMA provides support with planning and design, engineering, and project management, as well as installation and commissioning.
With more than 20 years in the PV project business, SMA experts have mastered every challenge to date. We get all our PV projects up and running successfully – without exception.
We also offer world-class, plant-wide Operations and Maintenance services for commercial and utility systems.
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PV power plants of the world –
made possible with system solutions from SMA
Centralized solutions for PV Power Plants
Large-scale PV power plants with distributed system architectures provide project managers and operators with adaptable structures thanks to flexible SMA solutions and coordinated service packages.
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High-performance Sunny Tripower inverters are ideally suited to the flexible construction and expansion of decentralized PV systems.
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Transformer Compact Station for connection to the medium-voltage grid.
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In the transfer station, the Power Plant Controller monitors and controls the PV power plant flexibly and intelligently, guaranteeing stable transmission lines.
Recommended Solutions
Sunny Highpower PEAK3
Decentralized solution with up to 150 kW for large-scale PV power plants
Thanks to an intelligent system structure, all inverters and the Data Manager are installed centrally. The DC Combiner Boxes are distributed in the field. The result: maximum performance, cost-optimized cabling and improved installation and maintenance.
Project Support from Planning to Operation
PV projects require the support of experienced professionals, long before construction. We look at your projects as a whole and offer advice on all relevant matters. SMA provides support with planning and design, engineering, and project management, as well as installation and commissioning.
With more than 20 years in the PV project business, SMA experts have mastered every challenge to date. We get all our PV projects up and running successfully – without exception.
We also offer world-class, plant-wide Operations and Maintenance services for commercial and utility systems.
Learn more
PV power plants of the world –
made possible with system solutions from SMA
Whitepaper
Centralized system layout – decentralized inverter concept
Centralized or decentralized. Which is the best layout for a large-scale PV power plant?
Read our whitepaper