The PV industry challenge of reaching grid parity-inverter solutions for residential and commercial applications

Future Energies Event, Paris, 15 April 2008

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The Danfoss Group

Danfoss is a family-owned, global company (no public shares, but approx. 3% employee shares)

Net sales 2007: EUR 2,97 billion

Employees: 22,300 worldwide

Production of 250,000 items per day

64 manufacturing sites

103 sales companies

114 agents and distributors

World wide production and service

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Danfoss in the PV inverter market: Background and ambition Danfoss strategy to capture the growing market for renewable energy

solutions

Strong synergies with Danfoss frequency converters- 80-90% identical components- Lean production setup- 40 years of power electronics experience- In-house power module production- Test laboratories

Contribute to the PV industry goal of becoming competitive to conventional energy sources by providing innovative solutions based on well-proven technological platforms

It is Danfoss’ ambition to become a leading inverter supplier in the industry

Danfoss Solar Inverters - Value chain and customer support

Distributors System Integrators

Installers

End user

Danfoss Solar Inverters

Our Customers: Distributors, System Integrators and Module Manufacturers Dual Business Strategy: Danfoss Brand and Private Label Concept

Customer Support Management Service – Hotline and local service and support Marketing support Comprehensive training program Web-based support tools

PV Module Manufacturer

The PV Industry Challenge

Drive down system costs

Provide standardised solutions

Industry standard quality for long life

Easy installation and service

Attain cost efficient and dependable solutions known from more mature industries - fast

Inverter range/Market coverage

Commercial installations

10-500 kWp

Residential installations

0-20 kWp

Powerplant installations>500 kWp

TripleLynxUniLynx

TripleLynx Inverter Range

3-phase, grid connectedInverter. Transformerless

The range covers 10, 12.5and 15 kW in IP54 cabinet

TLX 10kTLX 12.5kTLX 15k

Appropriate for applications from 10 kW to several MW

Intelligent Inverter Solutions Unique Versatility Optimal Energy Output Easy to Install and Monitor

TripleLynx

TripleLynx sets new standard for string inverters

Wide operation specifications Voc: 1000v max., 250-800v MPP range. 3x12 A DC current

Max efficiency: 98%

High MPP tracker efficiency 99,9% at static and 99,4% at dynamic irradiation

Three DC string input – strings working independently

With TripleLynx, string inverters have become an attractive alternative to central inverters for large applications

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TripleLynx

Installation flexibility and cost efficiency

Suitable for installations from 10 kW up to several MW.

Commercial roof top Trackers Power plants Etc

High voltage ensures minimum DC loss when transferring energy from the panels

Weight of just 35 kg makes the inverter easy to handle

Cable costs reduced by 40-60% compared to conventional string inverters

Strong alternative to central inverters

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TripleLynx

String inverter simplicity and availability

Available at the local distributor

Standard technology

Integrated data logger – RS485 network

No special training needed

Can be installed and serviced by the local installer

BølgeVind Sol

Vedvarende energi

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UniLynx Inverter Range - Indoor and Outdoor

Single phased, gridconnected inverter withtransformer

The range covers 1.8, 3.6and 5.4 kW in IP21 and IP54 cabinet

ULX 1800iULX 3600iULX 5400i

ULX 1800oULX 3600oULX 5400o

Intelligent Inverter Solutions Unique Versatility Optimal Energy Output Easy to Install and Monitor

UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor

Unique Versatility

Multi DC string input – strings working independently

Individual/parallel configuration allows for varying types and angles of panels and still gain max. output

5 inch or 6 inch modules – choose between High voltage and Medium voltage

Handles thin film modules

One inverter for 16 countries

UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor

Optimal Energy Output

High MPP tracker efficiency - 99,9% at static and 99,4% at dynamic irradiation

Ride Through algorithm – stays on grid

Derating Function – remains working at maxpossible level

Early start-up and late stop of daily production – uses two MPP tracking methods

UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor

Easy and Safe to Install and Service

Standard connection for DC input and AC output – cannot be connected wrongly

Integrated DC switch – easy and safe disconnection

Quick exchange of individual PCB due to modular design

Service Tool allows for easy configuration, monitoring and software update

The PV Industry Challenge

Drive down system costs

Provide standardised solutions

Industry standard quality for long life

Easy installation and service

Attain cost efficient and dependable solutions known from more mature industries - fast

Danfoss aims to contribute to the PV industry goal of rapidly reaching grid parity by providing innovative solutions based on well-proven technological platforms

Making Modern Living Possiblewith Danfoss Solar Inverters