Grid Connected Solar PCS

The Hitachi Solar PCS is a grid tied (GT) solar inverter with reactive power control and high efficiency, which is the heart of the solar power generating system. It converts DC power generated by the photovoltaic (solar) array to AC power that is fed to the utility power grid system. The Hitachi Solar PCS is fully compatible with thin film and / or crystalline PV modules. With proper maintenance and parts replacement on schedule it has an operating life upto 25 years.

The Hitachi Solar PCS is designed and manufactured in India by Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (HHPE) which is today a Hitachi Group Company. Offering contemporary Japanese technology, HHPE brings reliable products supported by very high quality standards, manufacturing processes and work culture. Assured long term technical and spares support.

Inverter Outside View

Top clearance 350mm or more

1400mm

(Insulation board ) 1.6mm 50mm

Hitachi Solar PCS Series are among the best available GT solar inverters that are suitable for multi-megawatt solar power units. The transformer-less design improves the efficiency of the system to 98.7%. The PCS is designed to operate under low power providing high performance and return. The PCS has an out-of-the-box compact design and lower weight for ease of installation, repair and maintenance. The large touch screen display collects realtime data and provides fault detection diagnostics to ensure faster retrieval of information for corrective action.

Front clearance 1200mm or more

1000mm

1900mm

Cooling air

DC Input Cables Front view

AC Output Cables

Rear and side clearance should be 20mm or more Right Side View

PCS Highlights l High efficiency up to 98.7% and high MPPT algorithm provides more energy. l Reactive power control. l Unique Fault Ride Through (FRT) function also known as LVRT. l Compatible with either thin film and / or crystalline PV module. l Transformer-less inverter for direct connection to MV transformer. l High DC system voltage (up to 900 V) range to reduce DC power cable losses. l Low harmonic output current (< 3%). l Optimized cooling fan for higher energy savings as well as longer fan life. l Integrated DC and AC distribution & protection. l Wide grid voltage and frequency window. l Independent RS 485 and TCP/IP communication interfaces. l Compact product design for lower footprint and ease of installation. l Long operating life upto 25 years possible with proper maintenance and parts replacement schedule. l Life cycle service and support through Hitachi's extensive global service network and HHPE's pan India service centres. l Prompt availability of spares and components.

When the grid system voltage or frequency or both become unstable, the PCS will turn off and after that the contactor will open to isolate the PCS from the grid. When the grid voltage and frequency recovers the PCS will be reconnected and starts operating automatically or manually. Switching algorithm is also provided to incorporate simple transformer design.

The MPPT control works for DC input circuit to generate power efficiency under different in solar irradiation condition. The PCS is also designed to handle the grid voltage fluctuation and will continue operating during the momentary voltage dip.

99.5% 99.0%
88F INVERTER PV panel (Bottom) DC460 900V 72 42 6C Grid 52M (Bottom) AC 300 3 3W (Bottom) AC 415V, 3-Phase

98.5%

Efficiency

98.0% 97.5% 97.0% 96.5%

Control Circuit 8A Control Power Supply Circuit 8G (Bottom)

AC 240V, 1-Phase or (Bottom) DC110V

96.0% 95.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Output Power

Single Line Diagram of PV-PCS

Output Power Vs. Efficiency Curve

PCS Control Function

Start / Stop Function (Emergency Switch) a. PCS START / STOP Switch or Contact Input Signal (Start and stop of the PCS is carried out by START / STOP switches). b. Control position can be selected by DIRECT / REMOTE Switch. Direct Control Direct control of the PCS is possible by using START / STOP Switches. Remote Control Remote control of the PCS can be done by contact input signals (START / STOP Switches) or communication. Fault Ride Through (FRT) Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) Against sudden changes of amplitude or phase of AC Voltage, PCS high-speed detection and control capability can prevent AC over current. With the feature, the PCS can keep operating even under momentary voltage dip of 60% for up to 0.5 seconds. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Control The PCS is provided with an in-built function to adjust the load on array to maximize power generation. DC input has MPPT control to generate power efficiently. Reducing Grid Voltage Fluctuation Control (Reactive Power Control) The PCS is provided with a function to automatically optimize the AC output power factor to reduce the grid voltage fluctuation caused by generated output change. The AC output power factor will be changed within a preset range with three different selectable modes. - Auto controls. - Manual controls. - Analog feedback controls. Ease of Installation and Commissioning Low weight and compact footprint with factory settings requires minimal adjustment at site and saves time and resources. PV Input Controlled Stand-by Function a. When the DC input power or voltage reduces due to decrease in solar irradiation or any other causes, the PCS goes into stand-by mode with its inverter switching functions turned off automatically. In this case, the DC switchgear will be closed. b. Upon recovery of the DC input the PCS switching operation will be restored automatically.

Output Power Limiting Function When the Hitachi inverter output exceeds its maximum value, the input power drawn will be adjusted to prevent the inverter from being overloaded.

Monitoring (Indicators) PCS Status measurement data, Fault data, Historical records and other information is displayed on the LCD screen. Status: Inverter Status l Switchgear Status l Grid Status Measurement AC Output : Voltage l Current l Power l Power Factor l Frequency DC Input : Voltage l Current l Power Fault Data : PCS Failure l Grid Faults Historical Records Operation Record l Grid Trouble Record l Fault Record

Optional Accessories / Features - Solar array junction boxes with string monitoring. - Integrated DC input extension cabinets. - Remote monitoring and control.

Local PC automation and system controls. I / O extensions. Ready to install containerized PCS units. Solar SCADA.

Compliance

Safety testing

IEC 62109-1 IEC 62109-2 IEC 62116

PV Inverter general PV Inverter safety requirements Islanding system IP protection Efficiency calculations Emission requirements Immunity requirements Cold test Dry heat test Change of temperature Damp heat cyclic test

Enclosure protection Performance EMC Environmental testing

IEC 60529 IEC 61683 IEC 61000-6-2 IEC 61000-6-4 60068-2-1 60068-2-2 60068-2-14 60068-2-30

lllustrative Diagram for Solar PCS Configuration

500kW Solar

500kW Solar

Technical Specifications
Solar PCS Rating AC-DC Conversion System Control System Grid Data Power Rating AC Grid Connection Maximum AC Current Output Waveform THDi Nominal Output Voltage Output Voltage Range Output Frequency Range Transformer Peak Efficiency EURO Efficiency Power Factor (Adjustable) PV Side Maximum DC Power MPPT Voltage Range Maximum DC Input Voltage (OC) Minimum DC Input Voltage Maximum Input Current DC External Auxiliary Power Supply Control Power in Operation Control Power in Stand-by Mode Cooling Fan Power Protections Islanding Protection Temperature Protection Ground Fault Monitoring Grid Monitoring AC & DC Short Circuit and Over Current AC & DC Over Voltage and Temperature Cooling (Controlled) Fault ride Through (FRT) Reducing Grid Voltage Fluctuation Control Automatic Wake-up and Shut-down Circuit Breaker on AC Side Switch on DC Side Communication Visual Display Wired Local Monitoring Unit-wise Integrated Data Logging Access Interface / Field Bus Connectivity Analogue Input / Output Digital Input / Relay Output Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) mm (Approximate) Weight (Kgs) (Approximate) Environmental Limits Enclosure Protection Temperature range Relative Humidity Maximum Noise Level Altitude Cooling Air Flow AC 230V, 1, 300W, Max. 6.9A < 100 W AC 415V 3, 400W Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Forced Cooling Available operation will be continued in case of momentary voltage dip of residual positive phase. Voltage fluctuation due to power change at inter-connecting point will be reduced to within 2% Yes Yes Yes LCD Display with Touch Screen 1 x RS 485 or TCP/IP Yes RS 485 or TCP-IP (Ethernet) 3 (Optional) 4 250 kW 524 A 300 V AC 300 V 10% 250 kW 500 kW 630 kW 715 kW

3 Level High Frequency PWM Inverter MPPT and AC Current Control 630 kW 500 kW Three Phase 1049 A 1107 A < 3% 300 V AC 350 V AC 300 V 10% 350 V 10% 50 Hz or 60 Hz 5% Transformer-less Design 98.7% 98.7% 98.4% 98.4% 715 kW 1107 A 400 V AC 400 V 10%

98.7% 98.4%

98.7% 98.4%

0.95 Lead to 0.95 Lag 0.80 Lead to 0.80 Lag within max. kVA limit 300 kW DC 460 to 900 V 460 V 600 A 600 kW 756 kW DC 460 to 900 V DC 525 to 900 V 1000 V (Heavy Failure Protection Level) 460 V 525 V 1200 A 1200 A 858 kW DC 600 to 900 V 600 V 1200 A

1900 x 1400 x 1000 800

1900 x 1400 x 1000 1200

1900 x 1400 x 1000 1200

1900 x 1400 x 1000 1200

IP 20 (IP 21 Optional) (-) 20 C to (+) 50 C 15% to 95% (Non Condensing) 75 dBA at a distance of 1 Mtr (IEC 61672 - 1 Characteristic) 0 to 1000 Mtrs. (Option: 2000 Mtrs.) 3760 M3/Hr.

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