Introduction; Installation - Solectria Renewables PVI 10kW Installation And Operation Manual

PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW
1 – Introduction
The PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW is a commercial, 3-phase grid-tied PV inverter designed
to be inter-connected to the electric utility grid. With this manual the PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI
15kW can be installed and operated safely.
commissioning and as a guideline on how to use the inverter most effectively.
Feeding power into the grid involves conversion of the DC-voltage from the PV-array to grid
compatible AC-voltage by "inverting" DC to AC. This unit feeds power into a standard 208V AC, 3-
phase commercial, industrial or institutional facility's electrical system which is connected to the
electrical grid (480VAC version is also available, and 240VAC versions available as special order).
If the PV system and inverter are providing the same amount of electrical power that the facility
is using then no power is taken from or fed into the utility grid. If the facility is using more power than
the PV system is providing, then the utility grid provides the balance of power. If the facility is using
less power than the PV system is generating, then the excess is fed into the utility grid.
Be sure to look into local regulations regarding Net Metering/inter-connection in your local area.
Note that some utilities need to change their revenue kWh meter for proper Net metering measurement
and billing.
Photovoltaic
Array
2 – Installation
WARNING: Before installing the PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW, read all
instructions and caution markings in this manual and on the
as well as on the photovoltaic modules.
15kW
WARNING: Electrical installation shall be done in accordance with all local electrical
codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC), Canadian Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
WARNING: Connecting the PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW to the electric utility grid
must only be done after receiving prior approval from the utility company and installation
completed only by qualified personnel/licensed electrician(s).
DOCR-060002 rev30
This installation guide is used as reference for the
PVI 10kW
PVI 13kW
PVI 15kW
Inverter
Fig. 1 Grid tied inverter application
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July 7, 2010