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Photovoltaic Inverter Booster

The photovoltaic inverter booster integrates inverter, transformer, power distribution and protection units, realizing integrated DC-AC conversion and voltage boosting for photovoltaic power. Featuring modular integrated design, it enables convenient installation and saves on-site space. Widely applied in centralized photovoltaic power stations to ensure stable grid connection of solar power.

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Product Overview

The photovoltaic inverter booster integrates inverter, transformer, power distribution and protection units, realizing integrated DC-AC conversion and voltage boosting for photovoltaic power. Featuring modular integrated design, it enables convenient installation and saves on-site space. Widely applied in centralized photovoltaic power stations to ensure stable grid connection of solar power.

Service Conditions

Operating Environmental Conditions

Installation Site: Outdoor fixed horizontal foundation, concrete or steel platform Altitude: ≤2000 m Minimum ambient temperature: -45 ℃ or -25 ℃

Maximum ambient temperature: +60 ℃

Relative humidity: ≤95% (daily average), occasional condensation

Storage Environmental Conditions

Storage Site: Outdoor area without special protection

Ground slope: ≤15 °

Minimum ambient temperature: -40 ℃

Maximum ambient temperature: +70 ℃

Relative humidity: ≤95% (daily average), occasional condensation

Functional and Performance Requirements

The low-voltage power supply for the integrated unit is drawn from the low-voltage side of the step-up transformer, using two transformers: one three-phase transformer for auxiliary power to the integrated unit and inverter, and one single-phase transformer for inverter control power. The auxiliary power supply includes a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to power critical equipment such as communication, fire protection, and monitoring systems. The UPS is an AC220V single-input, single-output tower type.

The low-voltage power supply circuit topology is shown in the diagram below. Specific capacity, number of circuits, and switch configuration will be adjusted according to project requirements.

The photovoltaic inverter-boost integrated unit combines an outdoor photovoltaic inverter (provided by the buyer), a boost transformer, high-voltage switchgear, low-voltage auxiliary power supply, communication, and monitoring equipment into a single integrated device. It features an independent self-powering system, temperature and humidity control system, fire alarm system (smoke detectors), fire protection system (fire extinguishers), lighting system, and power supply and network access capabilities for video surveillance systems.

The entire unit is installed on a common base. The main circuit uses busbar connections, and components such as bushings that cannot withstand significant stress require flexible connections. The main circuit topology of the integrated unit is shown in the diagram below (the internal topology diagram of the inverter cabinet is for reference only).

Inverter Technical Parameters

Item Value/Content
Rated AC Output Power 3125kVA
Maximum AC Output Power 3437kVA
Rated AC Output Voltage 600V
Allowable AC Output Voltage 510V ~ 660V
Rated Grid Frequency 50Hz
Allowable Grid Frequency 45Hz ~ 55Hz
Number of AC Output Circuits / Phases 1 circuit / 3-phase
Load Capacity 3125kVA@50℃ (rated load)
3437kVA@45℃ (1.1 times overload)
Output Current Total Harmonic Distortion ≤3% (under rated power)
Adjustable Power Factor Range -0.8 (leading) ~ +0.8 (lagging)
DC Component ≤0.5% (under rated current)
Protection Class IP55
Weight 2270kg
Standby Power Consumption <200W
Control Power Supply Requirement AC220V/50Hz/Single-phase, 500VA
Auxiliary Power Supply Requirement AC400V/50Hz/3P4W, 5000VA
Heat Dissipation & Cooling Method Intelligent Forced Air Cooling
Maximum Operating Altitude 5000m (derated operation above 3000m)
Operating Ambient Temperature -35℃ ~ 60℃
Operating Ambient Humidity 0 ~ 95%, non-condensing
Communication Interface 1 channel each for RS485 and RJ45

Technical Parameters of Low-Voltage Side AC Circuit Breakters

Item Overall Technical Requirements for Integrated Unit
Mounting Structure Fixed Type
Number of Poles 3
Rated Current (A) @ 40℃ 2000
Rated Operational Voltage (V) AC690
Rated Frequency (Hz) 50
Rated Insulation Voltage (V) 1000
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (kV) 12
Total Breaking Time (ms) <30
Closing Time (ms) <70
Rated Ultimate Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (r.m.s.) (kA) 65
Rated Operational Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (r.m.s.) (kA) 65
Rated Short-Circuit Making Capacity (peak) (kA) 143
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (r.m.s.) (kA) (1s) 40/50
Electrical Endurance (Operations) 5000
Electrical Topology 2 MPPT channels with one unit each, parallel output

Overall Technical Performance Requirements of IntegratedBooster Unit

Item Specification Requirements
Maximum DC Input Voltage 1500V
Minimum Input Voltage / Start-up Voltage 875V/915V
Full-load MPPT Voltage Range 875V ~ 1300V
Number of MPPT Channels 2
Maximum DC Input Strings 16 (18/20/22/24 optional)
Maximum DC Input Current 3968A
Maximum DC Short-circuit Current 5000A
AC Output Power 3125kVA@50℃ (rated load)
3437kVA@45℃ (1.1 times overload)
Grid Voltage Level 35kV
Maximum Grid Operating Voltage 40.5kV
Rated Grid Frequency 50Hz
Grid Frequency Range 45Hz ~ 55Hz
Total Current Harmonic Distortion ≤3% (at rated power)
DC Component ≤0.5% (at rated current)
Power Factor 0.99 (at rated power)
Adjustable Power Factor Range 0.8 (leading) ~ 0.8 (lagging)
Feeder Phase Number / Output Terminal Phase Number 3/3
Protection Class IP55
Anti-corrosion Grade Determined according to project requirements (C3, C4, C5)
Auxiliary Power Supply 3-phase 4-wire, 15kVA+2kVA
UPS Unit AC220V single input & single output
Transformer Cooling Method Oil Natural Cooling
Inverter Cooling Method Temperature-controlled Forced Air Cooling
HV & LV Cabinet Cooling Method Forced Air Cooling
Operating Temperature Range -35℃ ~ +60℃ (derated operation above 50℃)
Operating Humidity Range 0~100%
Altitude 2000m (customized for altitude above 2000m)
Communication RS485 / Ethernet

Live Line Indicator

Item Value
Voltage Class 40.5kV
Core Capacitance >40pF
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 100kV/5min (primary to secondary), 2kV/1min (secondary to earth)
Partial Discharge <10pC
Standard Requirements Comply with GB 25081-2010, DL/T 538-2006
Others With interlock and phase identification function
Independently configured for American Transformer scheme, 1 input circuit; integrated into fuse-load switch composite apparatus for Chinese Transformer scheme, configured on input side.

Transformer Technical Parameters

Item Specification Requirements
Rated Capacity (kVA) 3150
Overload Capacity 1.1 times overload long-term operation at ambient temperature 45℃
Rated Voltage (HV Side) (kV) 35kV class (36.75kV, 37kV, 38.5kV, etc.)
Rated Voltage (LV Side) (kV) 0.6 or 0.63
HV Voltage Regulation Method Off-circuit Manual Tap-changer
HV Tap Range ±2×2.5%, comply with GB10230.1-2007 requirements
Vector Group Dy11 or Yd11
Number of Phases 3-phase
Frequency (Hz) 50
Cooling Method ONAN
Insulation Level In accordance with GB311.1
Sound Level In accordance with JB/T10088 (70dB)
Temperature Rise Top-oil temperature rise ≤60K
Short-circuit Impedance 6%, 6.5%, 7%, etc.
Load Loss 27.6kW / 21.9kW
No-load Loss 2.8kW / 2.4kW
Total Loss 30.4kW / 24.3kW
Transformer Oil 25# or 45#
Silicon Steel Sheet Baosteel, grade 30QG120 or above
HV Bushing 40.5kV 100A resin bushing
LV Bushing 1kV 4000A resin or porcelain bushing

Note: Other Requirements for Transformer

1.Each phase AC busbar of the transformer shall be marked with corresponding phase sequence identification. The phase sequence on the low-voltage side shall be consistent with that of the inverter.

2.The tap terminals of the transformer shall be convenient for connection adjustment and provided with clear markings.

3.The transformer shall be reliably earthed, equipped with corresponding earthing terminals and identification marks.

4.Sealing parts of the oil tank shall be reliable and durable without oil leakage.

5.Welding and assembly of the tank shall be firm. Weld seams shall be smooth and uniform, free of burn-through, cracks, spatter, blowholes and other defects.

6.The tank shall be treated for rust prevention to ensure uniform paint film color and strong adhesion. No cracks, spots, bubbles or attachments are allowed.

7.Auxiliary protection and monitoring equipment shall comply with standards such as GB/T 1094.1 and GB/T 6451. The transformer shall be equipped with Buchholz relay, conservator, oil level gauge, pressure relief valve, top oil temperature detection, oil temperature indicator and other monitoring devices.

8.The transformer shall be provided with oil filling hole, oil drain valve, oil sampling port, etc., and anti-oil-theft measures shall be adopted.

Technical Parameters of High-Voltage Load Switch

Item Suitable for American Transformer Suitable for Chinese Transformer
Rated Voltage 40.5kV 40.5kV
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Rated Current of Load Switch 630A 630A
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 31.5kA/4s 31.5kA/4s
Rated Peak Withstand Current 80kA 80kA
1-min Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 95kV phase-to-earth & phase-to-phase; 118kV across isolating gap 95kV phase-to-earth & phase-to-phase; 118kV across isolating gap
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage (peak) 185kV phase-to-earth & phase-to-phase; 215kV across isolating gap 185kV phase-to-earth & phase-to-phase; 215kV across isolating gap
Arc Extinguishing Medium Transformer Oil Vacuum
Auxiliary Contacts 2NO + 2NC (independent wiring) Min. 2NO + 2NC (independent wiring)
Operating Mechanism Spring energy storage, manual operation Motor operation
Standard Requirements Comply with JB/T 10681-2006 Comply with GB 16926-2009
Others Earthing switch & disconnector equipped with electromagnetic interlock Equipped with input-side disconnector, input-side fuse mounting device and output-side earthing switch

Technical Parameters of Fuse

Item Suitable for American Transformer Suitable for Chinese Transformer
Model & Specification XRNT-40.5kV/100A/S/H2-31.5kA XRNT-40.5kV/100A/S/H2-31.5kA
Rated Voltage 40.5kV 40.5kV
Rated Current 100A 100A
Maximum Breaking Current 31.5kA 31.5kA
Mounting Method Installed inside dedicated transformer tank; operable & maintainable from operating compartment Installed in combination with fuse-load switch composite apparatus
Others With auxiliary contact With output signal indication
Standard Requirements Comply with GB/T 15166.2-2008 Comply with GB/T 15166.2-2008

Technical Parameters of High-Voltage Surge Arrester

Item Value
Rated Voltage 51kV phase-to-earth
Continuous Operating Voltage 40.8kV phase-to-earth
Residual Voltage under Switching Impulse Current ≤114kV (peak)
Residual Voltage under Lightning Impulse Current ≤134kV (peak)
2ms Square Wave Discharge Capacity ≥400A
Discharge Counter 3 sets
Standard Requirements Comply with GB 11032-2020

Interface Requirements

American Transformer Scheme

1.Base dimension: 2438cm × 5000cm, height within 2700mm

2.Reference weight: <15000kg (subject to final design confirmation)

3.Cables enter from the bottom of the high-voltage compartment. Space shall be reserved for incoming/outgoing routing and termination of three circuits of 3-core cables (including copper-aluminum transition connections).

4.The bottom of the inverter shall meet the requirements for DC cable entry and air outlet. Corresponding positions on the integrated unit base shall be kept vacant.

5.Three sets of independent copper connection busbars shall be adopted for high-voltage cable termination.

6.Cable entry holes are arranged at the B-phase interface to prevent cable twisting during installation, and cable fixing devices shall be installed at the cable penetration holes.

7.An oil collecting tray shall be fitted on the base. Its size shall extend no less than 30mm beyond the outer projection of the radiator, with a depth of no less than 40mm. Interfaces for drainage pipelines shall be reserved at appropriate positions inside the base.

8.Dimensional tolerances shall comply with the lowest grade specified in GB/T 1804-2000 General Tolerances − Tolerances for Linear and Angular Dimensions without Individual Tolerance Indications.

Refer to the figure below for the layout.

Chinese Transformer Scheme

1.Base dimension: 2650cm × 6500cm, height within 2700mm

2.Reference weight: <20000kg (subject to final design confirmation)

3.Cables enter from the bottom of the high-voltage compartment. Space shall be reserved for incoming/outgoing routing and termination of three circuits of 3-core cables (including copper-aluminum transition connections).

4.The bottom of the inverter shall meet the requirements for DC cable entry and air outlet. Corresponding positions on the integrated unit base shall be kept vacant.

5.Three sets of independent copper connection busbars shall be adopted for high-voltage cable termination.

6.Cable entry holes are arranged at the B-phase interface to prevent cable twisting during installation, and cable fixing devices shall be installed at the cable penetration holes.

7.An oil collecting tray shall be fitted on the base. Its size shall extend no less than 30mm beyond the outer projection of the radiator, with a depth of no less than 40mm. Interfaces for drainage pipelines shall be reserved at appropriate positions inside the base.

8.Dimensional tolerances shall comply with the lowest grade specified in GB/T 1804-2000 *General Tolerances − Tolerances for Linear and Angular Dimensions without Individual Tolerance Indications*.

Refer to the figure below for the layout.