SUNGROW EUROPE

2022
“1+X” Modular Inverter
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NEWLY INSTALLED GLOBAL PV CAPACITY
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YEARLY INCREASE

Estimated Newly Installed PV in 2022 Estimated Newly Installed PV in 2022

200 GWAC 30 GWAC

200 30

150 26
130
109

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2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022

Newly Installed Capacity - Global Newly Installed Capacity - EU

HIGHER REQUIREMENTS FOR PV PLANTS
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More Flexible Design Safer and more Reliable Higher O&M Efficiency
System

8MW 6MW 3MW

DC Arcing
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CENTRAL INVERTER DESIGNATION

How to respond to new situation &
2020 Release requirement?

Feed-in tariff go down

SG3125HV
Further refined design is required for power plants
24GW+ • Complex terrains • Multi requests for ESS capacity
shipment • Diff. optimal block size in • Multi block size due to irregular
diff. country land

Ultra-large PV plants are surging

High-level convenience is required for O&M

• High impact in case of • Long maintenance and

failure replacement time
Dubai 900MW Vietnam 350MW
• Large spare parts quantity • Professionals needed
 “1+X”MODULAR INVERTER (SG1100UD)
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MATCHING CENTRAL AND STRING INVERTER BENEFITS TOGETHER

Inverter
Modularization

1.1 … 8.8 MW block size

Flexible design

System
Modularization
DC/AC ratio & DC ESS interface
Flexible to extend

Component
Modularization
Single unit 1.1MW，Max. 8 units in parallel Plug and play
Maintenance without professionals

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 “1+X” – MODULAR INVERTER (SG1100-UD)
ELECTRICAL DATA
Max. input voltage
MPPT voltage range
No. of MPPTs
No. of Inputs DC inputs
AC output power
Max. AC output current
Rated grid voltage
Rated grid frequency
Adjustable power factor
Max. / European efficiency
PROTECTION
DC input protection
AC output protection
Overvoltage protection (SPD)
GENERAL DATA
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Operating temperature range
Cooling concept
Degree of protection
Max. relative humidity
Max. altitude
Communication port/protocols
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SG1100UD
1500 V
895 … 1500V
1
5 (optional: 6/7 neg. grounding)
1100 kVA @40°C, 1265 kVA @20°C
1160 A
630 V
50 Hz / 60 Hz
0.8 (lagging) … 0.8 (leading)
99.00 % / 98.70 %
Load break switch + fuse
Circuit breaker
DC Type II / AC Type II
700 x 2235 x 1690 mm
~ 800 kg
-35 … 60°C (>40°C derating)
Temperature controlled forced air cooling
IP65
0 … 100 %, non-condensing
4000 m (derating > 3000 m)
Standard: RS485/Modbus, Ethernet, Optional: optical fiber
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SCU PPC iSolarCloud

Grid

Smart Combiner Box SG8800UD-MV

PV Array
PVS-24MH

Safe & Reliable High Yield Flexible & Convenient Grid Support
• DC Arc Detection & Active Protection • IV Diagnosis • Flexible Block Design 1.1 – 8.8 MW • Leading Grid Support

• IP65 Protection • Built-In PID Solution • Multiple MPPTs per Block Technology

• 24h AC insulation monitoring • Wireless Communication (Wi-SUN) • Weak Grid Support

• Combiner Positive & Negative Fuses • Convenient O&M • Fast Q Response

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• 1.1 … 8.8 MW Flexible Block Size Design

• Multiple MPPTs per Block
• Up to DC/AC ratio = 2
“1+X”Modular Inverter • DC ESS Integration (Capacity 4 – 95 % / Backup-Time 2 – 8 h)
Lower LCOE
• Modular Components for Easier O&M
• Shared Platform for PV Inverter and PCS
• Wireless Communication
• SVG Replacement

• DC Arc Detection and Active Protection, within 40ms

Enhanced
• IP65 Protection, Adaption to Harsh Environment
Safe & Reliable
• 24h AC Insulation Monitoring
Design
• Intelligent IV Diagnosis

Stronger
• Stable Operation under SCR ≥ 1.02 Weak Grid Conditions
Grid Support
• Q Response Time ≤ 20ms
Capability
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MAKES POWER PLANT DESIGN MORE FLEXIBLE – UP TO 8.8 MW BLOCK

1 MPPT Input per 1.1 MW Unit 1.1 … 8.8 MW Block Available

3 times more than other suppliers Block capacity is up to different area , different terrain.

3.3MW

MPPT 1

MPPT 2 4.4MW

MPPT 3

MPPT 4 Modular Inverter

8.8MW

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MAKES DC CONFIGURATION MORE FLEXIBLE

• 24 inputs combiner box,

up to 35A fuse
• DC/AC Ratio: 1.3 … 2.0
PV array Grid

• Max. 24 pcs DC/DC converter for

4.4MW 175 kW
DC/DC
• Capacity Ratio: 4% - 95%

• Max. capacity/rack: 344 kWh 344 kWh

ESS Rack
• Storage time: 2 … 8 h

1500VDC Energy Storage System

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MODULAR DESIGN MAKES O&M MORE CONVENIENT & EFFECTIVE

Component Replacement Inverter Replacement Same platform for

PV inverter & PCS
• Backup inverter on site , replace directly in
• Plug and play, without specialist on site • Same component used in PV inverter and PCS
case of fault
• Maintenance time reduce from 6h to 2h • Common Component rate 90 %, easy to manage
• Maintenance time reduce from 15d to 0.5d
• Significant reduce of power generation loss

O&M efficiency 70% up O&M efficiency 95% up Spare parts catalog reduce 50%

PV Array PV Inverter 35kV

Grid

Battery PCS
Cap. IGBT Fan

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 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
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BETWEEN INVERTER AND COMBINER BOX - SAVE NETWORK COST

F1 F2

F3 F4

Within Block Between Blocks

• 1pcs inverter communicate with 50pcs Combiner Boxes • 64 frequency，auto frequency hopping, no crosstalk
• Max. 1km communication distance, Packet Loss<5‰ between blocks
• Auto networking, 1 min for initial power on • Remote web configuration and upgrade

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LOWER LCOE
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HIGH POWER DENSITY + BIG BLOCK SIZE + SVG REPLACEMENT, LEAD TO A LOWER CAPEX

Wireless
Higher Power Density Bigger Block Communication Lower Capex

… …

Transportation + Installation Cable + Construction

Save € 180.000 Total € 260.000
Save € 70.000 Save € 10.000

Note：based on 100MW power plant

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ACCURATE, CONVENIENT, SAFE, RELIABLE

Smart Combiner Box Inverter SCU

Inverter DSP
1

• Reads real-time
information • Receives commands
• Performs intelligent • Performs intelligent
string diagnosis string scan
• Generates output report

• Collect string current

& voltage data
• Selection of 128 valid
data points
• Accuracy ≥ 95% • Upload to SCU

• 14 Failure Modes
• Quick diagnosis n
• Improves Power Generation
• Ensures Safe and Reliable Operation

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 DC PARALLEL ARC REAL-TIME DETECTION
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ACTIVE FAULT CLEARANCE ENSURES PEOPLE & EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Detect real-time：detect fault within 10 ms, Synchronized linkage：linkage between inverter and CBs,
1 2
then disconnect switch within 30 ms disconnect CB’s switches in the block when arc is detected

30 ms
Detection

10 ms

Arc

CB sends fault signal to

inverter

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 ADAPTION TO MULTIPLE HARSH ENVIRONMENT
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INTELLIGENT COOLING CONCEPT PROVIDING IP65 PROTECTION

Independent Heat dissipation cavity Electro-cavity

Cavity Conduction-through Heat exchanger

• Electronic component sealed in electro-cavity • Short air duct, hot & cold air interference free • Heat exchanger is over-head
• IP65 reactor & fans in heat dissipation cavity • Convenient for parallel operation • IP65 protection

Electronic
cabinet

Heat
dissipation
cabinet

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 ANTI-PID & PID RECOVERY FUNCTION
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INCREASE POWER GENERATION

DC switch
+
+
½ Udc
-
Udc AC N
+ filter
½ Udc
-
- Udc to ground ~ 0V +
+
- PID module Equivalent Potential:
UN to ground ~ ½Udc -

Integrated PID Module

• DC Side PID Lifting Solution

• Inverter Integrated, no additional installation required
• Anti-PID Function / Day Mode
• PID Recovery Function / Night ModePower Supply for Auxiliary Tools via Auxiliary Transformer

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SELF-CONSTRUCTED GRID FOR PRE-COMMISSION

Module Combiner Box Step-up transformer

Inverter #1 Power Generation Unit

Module Combiner Box

Inverter #N Unit to be commissioned

Convenient Pre-Commissioning

• Low Voltage - Off-Grid Mode: Power Supply for Auxiliary Tools via Auxiliary Transformer
• High Voltage - Off-Grid Mode: Energization of HV Side for Pre-Commissioning of Inverter-Transformer Station

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REACTIVE POWER RESPONSE TIME, REACTIVE POWER AT NIGHT

RESPONSE TIME
• Reactive power response time < 20 ms
• Active power response time < 150 ms

＜20ms Qn

90%

20ms

60% REACTIVE CAPACITY

Q AT NIGHT FUNCTION
• Integrated Q at night function
Inverter integrated with fast power control module
• Saves Q compensation device cost
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STABLE OPERATION AT WEAK GRID CONDITIONS

SCR > 10: Normal Grid

• Installed capacity of renewable energy is increasing leading to
increasing penetration SCR < 3 : Weak Grid
• Long transmission lines lowering the grid short-circuit capacity
• Resulting in SCR decrease, putting forward higher requirements
Grid short-circuit capacity (POC)
on the grid friendliness of PV inverters connected to the grid. SCR =
Renewable Energy Capacity (POC)

SCR

“1+X”Modular Inverter Solution:

Stable Operation at SCR ≥ 1.018 (Weak Grid)

Renewable energy penetration

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ELECTRICAL DATA SG1100UD-MV SG3300UD-MV SG4400UD-MV

Max. input voltage 1500 V
MPPT voltage range 895 … 1500V
No. of MPPTs 1 3 4
5 15
20
No. of Inputs DC inputs (optional: 6/7 (optional: 18/21
(optional: 24/28
neg. grounding) neg. grounding)
neg. grounding)
1100 kVA @40°C 3300kVA @40°C 4400 kVA @40°C
AC output power
1265 kVA @20°C 3795kVA @20°C 5060 kVA @20°C
Rated grid voltage 10 - 35 kV
Rated grid frequency 50 Hz / 60Hz
Adjustable power factor 0.8 (lagging) … 0.8 (leading)
Max. / European
99.00 % / 98.70 % (Inverter)
efficiency
Auxiliary Power Supply 5 kVA (optional 40 kVA)
GENERAL DATA
Dimensions (W*H*D) 6058*2896*2438 mm (20ft. HC)
Weight 8.5 T ~16T ~17.5 T
Operating temperature
-35 … 60°C (>40°C derating)
range
Cooling concept Temperature controlled forced air cooling
Degree of protection Inverter: IP65 / Others. IP55
Max. relative humidity 0 … 100 %, non-condensing
Max. altitude 1000m (optional > 1000m)
Communication
Standard: RS485/Modbus, Ethernet, Optional: Optical fiber
port/protocols
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ELECTRICAL DATA SG6600UD-MV SG8800UD-MV

Max. input voltage 1500 V
MPPT voltage range 895 … 1500 V
No. of MPPTs 6 8
30 40
No. of Inputs DC inputs (optional: 36/42 (optional: 48/56
neg. grounding) neg. grounding)
6600 kVA @40°C 8800 kVA @40°C
AC output power
7590 kVA @20°C 10120 kVA @20°C
Rated grid voltage 10 - 35 kV 20 - 35 kV
Rated grid frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Adjustable power factor 0.8 (lagging) … 0.8 (leading)
Max. / European efficiency 99.00 % / 98.70 % (Inverter)
Auxiliary Power Supply 5 kVA (optional 40 kVA)
GENERAL DATA
Dimensions 12192*2896*2438 mm (40ft. HC)
Weight ~28 T ~32 T
Operating temperature
-35 … 60°C (>40°C derating)
range
Cooling concept Temperature controlled forced air cooling
Degree of protection Inverter: IP65 / Others. IP55
Max. relative humidity 0 … 100 %, non-condensing
Max. altitude 1000m (optional > 1000m)
Communication Standard: RS485/Modbus, Ethernet
port/protocols Optional: Optical fiber

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 REFERENCES
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Other References China

Project Product series Numbers Capacity (MW) Delivery time

01 SG3300UD-MV 10 40 15.02.2022

SG3300UD-MV 11
02 50 10.01.2022
SG4400UD-MV 2

03 SG4400UD-MV 3 30 31.05.2022

SG3300UD-MV 3
04 300 30.06.2022
China | East Datan PV Plant SG4400UD-MV 66
Capacity: 300 MW
05 SG3300UD-MV 4 13,2 10.04.2020
Product: SG3300UD-MV / SG4400UD-MV
Status: Under Construction 06 SG3300UD-MV 4 13,2 10.05.2020

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