This document provides guidance on how to model an PV system using SMA Tripower inverters in the PV*SOL design software. The Tripower inverters have two separate MPP tracker inputs, requiring consideration of how to connect strings of solar panels across the two inputs. The document walks through an example system configuration, defining two sub-arrays - one for each MPP tracker input - and correctly configuring the inverters to match the power levels of the two sub-arrays. Screenshots illustrate the steps to represent this type of system in both 2D and 3D views within the PV*SOL software.
This document provides guidance on how to model an PV system using SMA Tripower inverters in the PV*SOL design software. The Tripower inverters have two separate MPP tracker inputs, requiring consideration of how to connect strings of solar panels across the two inputs. The document walks through an example system configuration, defining two sub-arrays - one for each MPP tracker input - and correctly configuring the inverters to match the power levels of the two sub-arrays. Screenshots illustrate the steps to represent this type of system in both 2D and 3D views within the PV*SOL software.
This document provides guidance on how to model an PV system using SMA Tripower inverters in the PV*SOL design software. The Tripower inverters have two separate MPP tracker inputs, requiring consideration of how to connect strings of solar panels across the two inputs. The document walks through an example system configuration, defining two sub-arrays - one for each MPP tracker input - and correctly configuring the inverters to match the power levels of the two sub-arrays. Screenshots illustrate the steps to represent this type of system in both 2D and 3D views within the PV*SOL software.
This document provides guidance on how to model an PV system using SMA Tripower inverters in the PV*SOL design software. The Tripower inverters have two separate MPP tracker inputs, requiring consideration of how to connect strings of solar panels across the two inputs. The document walks through an example system configuration, defining two sub-arrays - one for each MPP tracker input - and correctly configuring the inverters to match the power levels of the two sub-arrays. Screenshots illustrate the steps to represent this type of system in both 2D and 3D views within the PV*SOL software.
The Tripower inverters from SMA feature two separate MPP tracker inputs ("A" and "B").
When designing in PV*SOL, a number of factors must therefore be taken into consideration:
At input A, up to 4 (Sunny Tripower 8000TL/10000TL/12000TL) or 5 strings (Sunny Tripower 15000TL/17000TL) may be connected.
One string can be connected at input B.
Please note: if connecting more than two strings at input "A", input "B" must be occupied with one string! In addition, the following requirements for the connected modules apply for input A: same type same number identical orientation identical inclination
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In the following, the use of a Sunny Tripower 15000TL inverter is shown with an example system: The desired PV array peak power is 14.40 kW.
Illustration 1: Schematic of the example system
60 SOLON Black 230/02 modules (240 W), Input A: 2 strings with 24 modules each (11.52 kW) Input B: 1 string with 12 modules (2.88 kW) Input A is defined in PV*SOL with its type designation (Sunny Tripower 15000TL). The second MPP tracker (input B) is stored in the database as Sunny Tripower Extraeingang (the same for all models).
Illustration 2: Sunny Tripower Extraeingang in the inverter database
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Configuring the inverters for the example system
Please configure the DC and AC power rating and the max. AC power of the second MPP tracker (Sunny Tripower Extraeingang) in accordance with the desired PV power.
Illustration 3: Configuring the Sunny Tripower Extraeingang (input B) for the example system
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Then lower the power rating of the main device (Sunny Tripower 15000TL) by the power installed at input B.
Example system:
DC power rating 15.34 kW 3 kW = 12.34 kW AC power rating 15.00 kW 3 kW = 12.00 kW
Illustration 4: Configuring the Sunny Tripower 15000TL (input A) for the example system
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2D system planning
In the system planning without 3D visualization, a second sub-array must be defined for the modules connected to the second MPP tracker.
Illustration 5: Selecting a second sub-array in the system configuration
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Define sub-array 1 as input A with 2 strings of 24 modules each (11.52 kW) and, for the inverter, select the Sunny Tripower 15000TL_12kW previously configured in the database.
Illustration 6: Defining the first sub-array (input A) in the example system
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Then define sub-array 2 as input B with 1 string of 12 modules (2.88 kW) and, for the inverter, select the Sunny Tripower Extraeingang_3kW previously configured in the database.
Illustration 7: Defining the second sub-array (input B) in the example system
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3D system planning
The planning of the PV system in the terrain and building view and of the module coverage is carried out in the usual way.
When configuring the modules, in the configuration selection window use the limit inverter selection option. Now limit the inverter selection to the previously configured Sunny Tripower 15000TL_12kW and Sunny Tripower Extraeingang_3kW.
Illustration 8: Limiting to configured inverters
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Then select the suitable configuration (see example system) from the suggested module/inverter configurations.
Illustration 9: Selecting the preferred configuration
The example system is now configured in line with the set parameters.
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Illustration 10: Representation of module configuration for example system
Testing using the manufacturers design tool is recommended!
(Doi 10.1109/ICMCS.2011.5945712) Amatoul, Fatima Zahra Lamchich, Moulay Tahar Outzourhit, Abdel - (IEEE 2011 International Conference On Multimedia Computing and Systems (ICMCS) - Ouarzazate, Mor
(Doi 10.1109/ICMCS.2011.5945712) Amatoul, Fatima Zahra Lamchich, Moulay Tahar Outzourhit, Abdel - (IEEE 2011 International Conference On Multimedia Computing and Systems (ICMCS) - Ouarzazate, Mor
