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PHOTOVOLTAIC
PLANTS
SOLARGATE5000
Power must be given alternative values: environmental compatibility, renewable energy sources,
future sustainability.
Solargate converts the direct current generated by photovoltaic panels into alternating current.
Solargate injects the right quality and quantity of power into the grid system needed to satisfy demands
from industry and community.
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SOLARGATE Inverter.
Introduction.
Answer Drives studied the Solargate inverter family for large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic
power plants.
The Solargate inverter family was designed and developed for installation in:
• photovoltaic power plants distributing power for the grid system
• industries equipped with a photovoltaic plant to produce power using the system of on-the-spot
trading with the grid system.
Classes.
Solargate inverters are divided into 4 classes: by the voltage range, by the maximum voltage
of photovoltaic field and by the grid connection voltage.
Versions.
Each Solargate inverter class is available in two versions on the basis of the destination: the grid volt-
age where the power produced by the inverter is injected.
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Plus.
Reliability.
Answer Drives offers its experience in producing inverters for heavy industrial applications. Solargate
technology guarantees high MTBF levels to work continually over the years.
Efficiency.
The Solargate inverter is designed to guarantee the maximum conversion of the power from the
photo-voltaic generator and ensure rapid returns on investments.
Complete solution.
Solargate is a complete product. Answer Drives is able to supply all the technology in support of the
Solargate inverter. The Solargate system can be assembled with:
Inverter Solargate
String box with sensors and weather station data logs
Transformers
Cabins and containers with medium voltage cells
Complete remote control system for the plant
Technical details.
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Vdc 490V Efficiency Cabinet PV7M027 PV7L033 PV7L041 PV7M052
Iac 65 77 96 124
PV7M SOLARGATE Inverter. Pdc/Pdc_nom η η η η
10% 94,84% 95,05% 94,85% 95,05%
30% 97,30% 97,31% 97,24% 97,31%
Inverter and Clean Power efficiency 50% 97,68% 97,68% 97,68% 97,64%
measured at 490Vdc without control loss. 70% 97,79% 97,79% 97,80% 97,74%
Efficiency of transformer supplied 100% 97,81% 97,77% 97,80% 97,73%
by Answer Drives at rated power > = 99%. Eta EU 97,18% 97,20% 97,17% 97,18%
Iac 65 77 96 124
PV8M SOLARGATE Inverter. Pdc/Pdc_nom η η η η
10% 95,04% 95,22% 95,03% 95,22%
30% 97,43% 97,54% 97,45% 97,52%
Inverter and Clean Power efficiency 50% 97,89% 97,91% 97,90% 97,90%
measured at 650Vdc without control loss. 70% 98,01% 98,02% 98,02% 97,99%
Efficiency of transformer supplied 100% 98,08% 98,04% 98,04% 98,00%
by Answer Drives at rated power > = 99%. Eta EU 97,39% 97,43% 97,37% 97,42%
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PV7M180 PV7M220 PV7M260 PV7M290
PV7M066 PV7M076 PV7M090 PV7M100 PV7M130 PV7M150
PV7M360 PV7M430 PV7M520 PV7M580
156 180 210 240 302 361 420 510 610 680
η η η η η η η η η η
95,07% 94,88% 95,03% 95,22% 94,87% 94,88% 94,89% 95,36% 95,40% 95,64%
97,33% 97,27% 97,33% 97,35% 96,76% 96,75% 96,77% 97,32% 97,32% 97,50%
97,70% 97,71% 97,70% 97,71% 97,03% 96,99% 97,02% 97,63% 97,61% 97,77%
97,80% 97,82% 97,81% 97,80% 97,07% 97,00% 97,03% 97,70% 97,66% 97,81%
97,77% 97,84% 97,80% 97,76% 96,98% 96,88% 96,92% 97,68% 97,61% 97,74%
97,23% 97,21% 97,22% 97,24% 96,62% 96,58% 96,61% 97,21% 97,22% 97,36%
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SOLARGATE MultiPower Inverter.
Solargate
MultiPower
Inverter.
Plus.
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Technical details.
• Each module is equipped with its own MPPT to maximize the produced voltage.
• Module configuration based on size of plant and number of panels.
• Standard configuration: modules from 50kW AC to 100kW AC.
• Rapid module installation and removal.
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String control box.
The strings may be connected in parallel with the string controlled distribution box.
The box is in polycarbonate resistant to UV rays and it is available for 8 and 16 string inputs.
Plus.
• Monitoring and string fault detection.
• Inverter protected from input overvoltages.
• Faulty strings isolated from the photovoltaic field.
• Fuses both on negative and positive side.
• Easier maintenance by the output disconnecting switch* (no load disconnection)
• Multi-contact type connectors as standard
Technical details.
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Containers and constructions.
Answer Drives supplies standard containers and constructions at request, to reduce Solargate inverter
installation and activation time. Answer Drives can supply cabins up to 2MW. The cabins comprise the
inverter, medium voltage transformer and cell.
Technical details.
Internal earthing system made with copper earth strap Air cooling intakes with sand trap lourves
Ventilation grids Power supply lines connected by customer to electrical board:
- 400Vac +N for supply of conditioning system
- 230Vac (light socket and lighting)
Insulated wall sandwich panels
Mixed mode cooling system (conditioning or free-cooling)
of low voltage room
Air forced cooling system in transformer room
Low voltage room with floating floor,
plattform for transformer installation
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ADLog remote control.
Plus.
• Acquires data from analog sensors.
• Connection to the plant inverter network and to that of the string boxes.
• Digital/analog output control for alarm signals or external devices management.
• Number of entrances/exits and communicating doors satisfying the plants’ requirements.
Technical details.
• Multidrop control (RS485) collecting information on status and production of each inverter.
• Multidrop control (RS485) local string connector boxes, acquiring process variables (voltage and
current) and service condition.
• Plant information visualized on large sized LCD graphic display.
• Browsing and accessibility to data with keyboard with 12 keys, plus 4 configurable function keys.
• Plant monitoring with alarms from inverter or string control circuit boards.
• Controlled external equipment and analog/digital probes.
• Local connection to plant network through Ethernet 10/1000 Mbps portal.
• Remote connection through GSM/GPRS to send plant data to remote control system.
• Email and SMS message transmission.
• Internal Web Server, HTML pages, browsing from PC with an Internet browser for information on
the plant’s service conditions and status of the inverter.
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Configuration.
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High Efficiency MV Transformers.
Technical details.
Optional electronic control device to control and visualize alarm set and
release temperature and configuration.
Output contact to signal probe failure and configurable contact
for coolant fan control.
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Inverter SOLARGATE PV5M e PV5L.
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PV7M e PV7L SOLARGATE Inverter.
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PV8M e PV8L SOLARGATE Inverter.
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PV9M e PV9L SOLARGATE Inverter.
Service.
Answer Drives supplies technical and commercial assistance in the following countries:
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CORPORATE GERMANY
Answer Drives S.r.l. Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali GmbH
Viale Sarca 336 Im Teelbruch 104
I - 20126 Milano D-45219 Essen - Kettwig
Phone +39 02 6445 1 Phone +49 (0) 2054 104980
Fax +39 02 6445 4401 Fax +49 (0) 2054 1049811
ROMANIA
MANUFACTURING FACILITY Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali RO
S.S. 11 - Via Cà Sordis, 4 235b Darzei II St. - Crevedia, Jud. Dambovita
I-36054 Montebello Vicentino (VI) 137180 Romania
Phone +39 0444 449 268 Phone +40 374 00 33 54
Fax +39 0444 449 276 Fax +40 757 71 02 04
www.answerdrives.com
RUSSIA
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT AO Ansaldo - VEI
S.S. 11 - Via Cà Sordis, 4 Krasnokazarmennaya Ul 12
I-36054 Montebello Vicentino (VI) 111250 Moscow, Russia
Phone +39 0444 449 226 Phone +7 495 3619163
Fax +39 0444 449 276 Fax +7 495 2734391
www.answerdrives.com
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