Technical Information Document

SUNNY HIGHPOWER PEAK3

SHP 100-20 / SHP 150-20

Version 1.0
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Contents

1 Efficiency ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Harmonics .................................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Reactive Power ............................................................................................................................................ 8

4 Temperature Derating ................................................................................................................................. 9

5 Ride Through Capabilities ........................................................................................................................ 11

5.1 Voltage Ride Trough ........................................................................................................................... 11

5.2 Frequency Ride Trough....................................................................................................................... 12

6 Block diagram .......................................................................................................................................... 13

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1 Efficiency

The conversion efficiency of the inverter is defined by the ratio of AC output power to DC input power. The
main losses occur as waste heat due to switching and conducting losses inside the semiconductors of the
inverter and due to the inductance of the sine filter choke. The conversion efficiency strongly depends on the
DC voltage with the highest efficiency being experienced at the lowest possible DC voltage for this type of
inverter bridge topology.

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Figure 1: SHP 150-20 – IEC 61683 Efficiency measurements

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Figure 2: SHP 100-20 – IEC 61683 Efficiency measurements

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2 Harmonics

Harmonics occur as integer multiples of the fundamental frequency which is typically 50 Hz or 60 Hz in

electronic power grids. Harmonic currents cause voltage drops which superimpose the nominal grid voltage
resulting in distortion of the sine wave of the grid voltage. Harmonics can be generated by non-linear loads or
from power electronic means with high frequent switching transistors (for example by an inverter).
The inverter control and the filter design have a big impact on the harmonics generated by the inverter. The
measured harmonics will also vary with the grid frequency, the grid impedance and the initial level of harmonic
stress in the grid.

Figure 3: SHP 150-20 – IEC/EN 61000-3-12 Harmonic currents measurement

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Figure 4: SHP 100-20 – IEC/EN 61000-3-12 Harmonic currents measurement

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3 Reactive Power

The inverter can provide reactive power in addition to the active power which is produced by conversion of
incoming DC power. The resulting apparent power which is defined by the inverter’s nameplate rating is cal-
culated by geometric addition from reactive power and active power.
The reactive power provision can be defined either via power factor or as a fix value. Since the reactive power
is independent of the active power provision of the inverter, it is possible to provide the max. reactive power
at any time respecting the limits defined by the apparent power value of the inverter at different ambient
temperatures.

SHP 150-20 SHP 100-20

P max 150 kW 100 kW
Q max 150 kvar 100 kvar
S max 150 kVA 100 kVA
Power factor range 0 overexcited to 0 underexcited

P/Q capability - SUNNY HIGHPOWER PEAK3

175

150

125
Active Power P [kW]

100

75

50

25

0
-150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150
Reactive Power Q [kvar]

SHP 100-20 SHP 150-20

Figure 5: P/Q capability at 25°C and V=Vnom

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4 Temperature Derating

The thermal management of the inverter decides about de-rating conditions in dependence of ambient tem-
perature, DC voltage and altitude.
Higher DC voltages cause switching losses at the semiconductors which contribute to the heat rise inside the
inverter. With rising ambient temperature, the maximum operation DC voltage with full load needs to be re-
duced linearly in order to support the inverter’s thermal management.

Figure 6: SHP 150-20 - Temperature derating behavior

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Figure 7: SHP 100-20 - Temperature derating behavior

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5 Ride Through Capabilities

The inverter has the capability to support the grid by remaining online or by reactive power feed-in during a
temporary change of the grid voltage beyond preset low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) thresholds. The
below figures describe the voltage ride-through (VRT) and the frequency ride through (FRT) behavior of the
SUNNY HIGHPOWER PEAK3 family.
If the max. disconnect delay time at specific voltage levels is exceeded, the inverter switches off and reconnects
to the grid when the voltage returns to the preset nominal operation window. The inverter will also ride through
abnormal frequency events with the capability of reducing the output power at high frequency scenarios. The
ride-through capabilities are described below with similar possibilities to adjust the window as for the voltage
ride-through.

5.1 Voltage Ride Trough

LVRT Nominal voltage HVRT

140
130
120
110
100
90
Voltage [%]

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-5 5 15 25 35 45 55 65
Time [s]

Figure 8: SHP 150-20/SHP 100-20 – Voltage Ride Through behavior

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5.2 Frequency Ride Trough

LoFrqRT Nominal frequency HiFrqRT

56

54
Frequency [Hz]

52

50

48

46

44
-10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Time [s]

Figure 9: SHP 150-20/SHP 100-20 – Frequency Ride Through behavior @50 Hz

Figure 10: SHP 150-20/SHP 100-20 – Frequency Ride Through behavior @60 Hz

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6 Block diagram

As shown in the block diagram below the PEAK3 provides a single DC connection for the incoming DC cables
of one or two PV combiner boxes. Passing the DC EMC filter the energy is inverted by two parallel DC-to-AC
power bridges. Two independent AC choke stages act as an AC EMC filter. At the AC terminals the inverter
feeds the energy into the electric grid. Surge protection devices on the DC and AC input protect the inverter
from overvoltage events. A differential current sensor ensures a secure inverter operation and human safety.

Figure 11: SHP-20 block diagram

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