Think Gig Large Scale PV - BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
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Think GigLarge Scale PV
SolarEdge C&I
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Presenter
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Ben Frank
Director, National C&I Sales
Agenda
SolarEdge by the Numbers
Global Manufacturing
SolarEdge Commercial Solutions
AdvantEdge
Case Studies
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SolarEdge in Numbers
28Countries presence
employees
2,825
Solar inverter company1#
21.0GWof our systems shipped worldwide
>1.75MMonitored systems
around the world
2.4MInverters shipped
61.7MPower optimizersshipped
$338.1M Q3 2020 revenue
356awarded
patents and 318additional patent applications
Ensuring Quality and Quantity
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R&D and Manufacturing Capabilities
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R&D Centers
Israel
Bulgaria
California, USA
Korea
Italy
Manufacturing Facilities
China
Vietnam
Hungary
Korea
Israel
SolarEdge Commercial Solutions
Increased energy production
All panels perform at maximum output
Flexible design
Larger string lengths
Multiple azimuths and tilts on the same string
Shade only impacts the affected module
Safety and code compliance
NEC 2017, 2020 compliant
Redesign on the fly
Module-level monitoring and performance data
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Power OptimizersP605–P1100
Inverters9kVA – 100kVA
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Monitoring Platform
Grid Interaction
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Grid Interaction
String Inverter
Reduced energy production
Strings track to lowest performing module; mismatch, shading, dirt, etc.
Less flexible design
Limited string lengths
Must always face the same direction, same pitch, same module wattage
Shade must be avoided
Unforeseen redesigns
No module-level monitoring, or performance data
Safety and code compliance issues
High voltages at the module level whenever the sun is out (even when inverter/AC power is off)
Traditional Inverter Limitations
AdvantEdge: Protecting Your PV Investment
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AdvantEdge was created to further protect PV investments, giving system stakeholders even greater peace of mind
EPCs can benefit from improved, O&M with significantly fewer costs
System owners are protected against production losses caused by power optimizer downtime
Program Benefits:
SolarEdge covers potential production loss resulting from power optimizer downtime
All power optimizers in an eligible site are covered for up to six months per power optimizer
Enrolled sites will be covered for a two-year period*
* Actual program duration may be longer (up to 2.5 years) as the program end date is either June 30th or Dec. 31st, whichever comes first once the first 2
years have elapsed
New Platforms from SolarEdgeThree Phase Inverter Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology
Today’s offering New Offering Today’s offering New Offering
Power Output 9kW, 14.4kW @ 208V
20kW, 30kW, 33.3kW @ 480V
17.3kW @ 208V
40kW @ 480V
43.2kW @ 208V
66.6kW, 100kW @ 480V
50kW @ 208V
80kW, 120kW @ 480V
Weight
100.3 lb 70 lb
Primary unit: 105.8 lb
Secondary unit: 99.2 lb
Connection Unit: 6.6 lb
Synergy unit: 70 lb
Synergy manager: 39.7 lb
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
Effective DC/AC
Ratio 135% 150% 135% 150%
SPDRS485 (optional and field replaceable) RS485, and DC & AC SPDs (built-in, field
replaceable)
RS485 (optional and field replaceable) RS485, and DC & AC SPDs (built-in, field
replaceable)
Grid
Connection4W + PE
4W + PE
3W + PE4W + PE
4W + PE
3W + PE
12.5 in
30.5
in
12.5 in
32.9
in
37.2 in
37 in
37.4 in
35.8
in
Work Smarter, Not Harder
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Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Three Phase Inverter
2 or 3 Synergy units with one Synergy Manager
Easy installation & inventory management
Light weight – 70 lbs. per Synergy unit
Same dimensions for each Synergy unit
150% inverter oversizing on maximum achieved DC power
Install larger system sizes with lesser inverter
Lower balance of system & associated costs
Lower labor costs
Pre-commissioning
Single & 4 string fused DC inputs
Built-in & field replaceable RS485, and type 2 DC and AC SPD
50kW @ 208V
80kW, 120kW @ 480V
17.3kW @ 208V
40kW @ 480V
At 70 lbs. ~25% lighter than others in its class
150% inverter oversizing on maximum achieved DC power
4 string fused DC input
Built-in & field replaceable RS485, and type 2 DC and AC SPD
SolarEdge Case Studies
https://www.solaredge.com/us/solutions/commercial
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In Summary
“Best of both worlds” architecture allows:
Maximum energy yield
Design flexibility for reduced BOS costs and larger system installation
Advanced safety
Lower O&M cost & higher system up-time
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The Future of SolarEdge Commercial (ALT for Slide 11?)
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SolarEdge Offers Four Key Benefits
Maximize
Energy Yield
Lower
O&M CostsAdvanced
Safety
Increased energy yield & faster return on investment through module-level MPPT
Full visibility of system performance & remote troubleshooting
Safety during installation,maintenance, firefighting,& other emergencies
Flexible system design allows for reduced BOS cost and maximum spaceutilization
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Reduced BOS
Costs
AdvantEdge: How is Energy Compensated
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The EPC is eligible for labor compensation resulting from power optimizer replacement, for up to two site visits per year
Energy loss compensation is calculated (automatically through the monitoring system) based on the site Feed-in Tariff per kWh, provided by the customer during the registration process.
The coverage year is divided into 2 payment periods:
January 1st – June 30th
July 1st – December 31st
The AdvantEdge Report, containing all relevant power optimizer coverage details, is available for download at any time via the SolarEdge monitoring platform
Following the end of each coverage period, The AdvantEdge Site Report is sent to the customer, detailing all energy loss compensation details
Customers can then claim any compensation entitled by submitting an invoice directly to AdvantEdge
EPCs’ are responsible for settling any and all payments due to the system owner