Photovoltaic Inverter User Questionnaire

How intelligent is a PV inverter system?

Although various intelligent technologies have been used in a PV inverter system, the intelligence of the whole system is still at a rather low level. The intelligent methods are mainly utilized together with the traditional controllers to improve the system control speed and reliability.

What is the control performance of PV inverters?

The control performance of PV inverters determines the system’s stability and reliability. Conventional control is the foundation for intelligent optimization of grid-connected PV systems. Therefore, a brief overview of these typical controls should be given to lay the theoretical foundation of further contents.

Can a PV inverter be set to stand-alone mode?

The PV inverter can be set to stand-alone mode and reduce its feed-in power if this is required by the battery state of charge or the energy demand of the connected loads. To do this, use the integrated frequency-shift power control (FSPC). Selecting the PV Inverter You can use the following PV inverters in off-grid systems.

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Do I need a firmware update for my PV inverter?

The PV inverters must be equipped with at least the firmware version given in the table, or a higher version. If this is not the case, perform a firmware update (see PV inverter documentation). In off-grid systems, the nominal AC power of the PV system must not be more than double the nominal AC power of the Sunny Island inverters.

How to choose an inverter for a grid connected PV system?

When specifying an inverter, it is necessary to consider requirements of both the DC input and the AC output. For a grid connected PV system, the DC input power rating of the inverter should be selected to match the PV panel or array.