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The PV industry challenge of reaching grid parity-inverter solutions for residential and commercial applications
Future Energies Event, Paris, 15 April 2008
Our business
The Danfoss Group
Danfoss is a family-owned, global company (no public shares, but approx. 3% employee shares)
Net sales 2007: EUR 2,97 billion
Employees: 22,300 worldwide
Production of 250,000 items per day
64 manufacturing sites
103 sales companies
114 agents and distributors
World wide production and service
50 Danfoss companies More than 200 dealers, distributors and Service partners
Global NetworkRegional Support24 Hour Service: Customer and technical Support
Ten largest markets
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EU
R 400
Germany FranceItaly
DenmarkUSA Russia
Great BritainSwedenSpain
Danfoss Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Division
Danfoss Heating Division
Danfoss Motion Controls Division
China
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Other activities
Danfoss in the PV inverter market: Background and ambition Danfoss strategy to capture the growing market for renewable energy
solutions
Strong synergies with Danfoss frequency converters- 80-90% identical components- Lean production setup- 40 years of power electronics experience- In-house power module production- Test laboratories
Contribute to the PV industry goal of becoming competitive to conventional energy sources by providing innovative solutions based on well-proven technological platforms
It is Danfoss’ ambition to become a leading inverter supplier in the industry
Danfoss Solar Inverters - Value chain and customer support
Distributors System Integrators
Installers
End user
Danfoss Solar Inverters
Our Customers: Distributors, System Integrators and Module Manufacturers Dual Business Strategy: Danfoss Brand and Private Label Concept
Customer Support Management Service – Hotline and local service and support Marketing support Comprehensive training program Web-based support tools
PV Module Manufacturer
The PV Industry Challenge
Drive down system costs
Provide standardised solutions
Industry standard quality for long life
Easy installation and service
Attain cost efficient and dependable solutions known from more mature industries - fast
Inverter range/Market coverage
Commercial installations
10-500 kWp
Residential installations
0-20 kWp
Powerplant installations>500 kWp
TripleLynxUniLynx
TripleLynx Inverter Range
3-phase, grid connectedInverter. Transformerless
The range covers 10, 12.5and 15 kW in IP54 cabinet
TLX 10kTLX 12.5kTLX 15k
Appropriate for applications from 10 kW to several MW
Intelligent Inverter Solutions Unique Versatility Optimal Energy Output Easy to Install and Monitor
TripleLynx
TripleLynx sets new standard for string inverters
Wide operation specifications Voc: 1000v max., 250-800v MPP range. 3x12 A DC current
Max efficiency: 98%
High MPP tracker efficiency 99,9% at static and 99,4% at dynamic irradiation
Three DC string input – strings working independently
With TripleLynx, string inverters have become an attractive alternative to central inverters for large applications
BølgeVind Sol
Vedvarende energi
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Vedvarende energi
TripleLynx
Installation flexibility and cost efficiency
Suitable for installations from 10 kW up to several MW.
Commercial roof top Trackers Power plants Etc
High voltage ensures minimum DC loss when transferring energy from the panels
Weight of just 35 kg makes the inverter easy to handle
Cable costs reduced by 40-60% compared to conventional string inverters
Strong alternative to central inverters
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TripleLynx
String inverter simplicity and availability
Available at the local distributor
Standard technology
Integrated data logger – RS485 network
No special training needed
Can be installed and serviced by the local installer
BølgeVind Sol
Vedvarende energi
BølgeBølgeVind Sol
Vedvarende energi
UniLynx Inverter Range - Indoor and Outdoor
Single phased, gridconnected inverter withtransformer
The range covers 1.8, 3.6and 5.4 kW in IP21 and IP54 cabinet
ULX 1800iULX 3600iULX 5400i
ULX 1800oULX 3600oULX 5400o
Intelligent Inverter Solutions Unique Versatility Optimal Energy Output Easy to Install and Monitor
UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor
Unique Versatility
Multi DC string input – strings working independently
Individual/parallel configuration allows for varying types and angles of panels and still gain max. output
5 inch or 6 inch modules – choose between High voltage and Medium voltage
Handles thin film modules
One inverter for 16 countries
UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor
Optimal Energy Output
High MPP tracker efficiency - 99,9% at static and 99,4% at dynamic irradiation
Ride Through algorithm – stays on grid
Derating Function – remains working at maxpossible level
Early start-up and late stop of daily production – uses two MPP tracking methods
UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor
Easy and Safe to Install and Service
Standard connection for DC input and AC output – cannot be connected wrongly
Integrated DC switch – easy and safe disconnection
Quick exchange of individual PCB due to modular design
Service Tool allows for easy configuration, monitoring and software update
The PV Industry Challenge
Drive down system costs
Provide standardised solutions
Industry standard quality for long life
Easy installation and service
Attain cost efficient and dependable solutions known from more mature industries - fast
Danfoss aims to contribute to the PV industry goal of rapidly reaching grid parity by providing innovative solutions based on well-proven technological platforms
Making Modern Living Possiblewith Danfoss Solar Inverters