Power Xpert Solar

Utility-scale photovoltaic inverters

1670 kW, 2000 kW, 2200 kW and 2750 kW

Utility-scale
photovoltaic inverters
Harvest the power of the sun
 High-performance for utility-scale photovoltaic inverters Features
Highly reliable and available Energy harvest maximization with a 98.5% CEC
weighted efficiency
The Power Xpert Solar has a fault-tolerant design,
allowing for maximum energy harvest. Fault tolerance A proprietary control strategy coupled with an optimized
is achieved by a segmented inverter design with filter design yields a CEC efficiency level of 98.5%, which
multiple inverter stacks. Each stack can be also accounts for all auxiliary losses in the inverter. A
Eaton’s Power Xpert Solar 1670 kW, 2000 kW, 2200 kW and 2750 kW inverters independently isolated so that the system wide MPPT voltage range maximizes inverter operation
time. It boosts energy harvest and ensures that the
offer some of the highest kW ratings in the utility-scale class. A reliable, efficient can run at partial power in the case of a fault.
unit will not trip under high irradiance and cold weather
and fault-tolerant design minimizes the plant levelized cost of electricity, while Air intake/exhaust Specifically designed to lower the levelized cost of
electricity (LCOE), the inverters reduce installation
conditions, especially in installations designed with a
high DC/AC ratio.
meeting stringent grid requirements. (7 ft from the ground) and upfront costs while boosting plant reliability
and minimizing maintenance expenses. Configurable interface
A configurable interface enables easy communications
Grid management features and control of the inverter. Communication links to the
AC vacuum contactors The Power Xpert Solar ensures that stringent grid system supervisory controller give the capability to
inter-connection requirements are achieved. Proprietary receive instructions and send data.
control algorithms allow for true zero voltage ride-through
and compliance of the following grid requirements: Rugged construction
• Low and high voltage • Islanding detection The enclosure is designed to achieve a seismic rating of
AC power breaker ride-through (LVRT and High as per IEEE 693-2005 and is outdoor rated. Liquid
• Power ramp control cooling provides excellent thermal performance without
HVRT)
• Voltage control—var needing greenhouse gas producing refrigerants.
• Frequency ride-through
support during grid
(FRT)
disturbances Minimizes installation cost
Color touchscreen HMI
A large power block inverter reduces the pieces of
with lockable cover equipment that need to be installed, field wiring, and
transportation and handling costs. Power Xpert Solar
enables “skid-less” inverter stations. Through a close-
coupled connection to the step-up transformer, several
Integrated, load-break rated benefits are realized such as smaller pad sizes, dramatic
weight reduction and easier inverter placement.
DC disconnect switches

Direct throat connection

DC surge protection to transformer

Integrated multi-mode
fiber switch Supplied with Eaton
Cooper Power System
series transformers
NEMA 4 controls
cabinet

Integrated transformer Integrated SEL 751

monitoring protection relay

Integrated auxiliary power for

AC and DC
trackers, weather stations, etc.
film capacitors
Low pressure liquid-cooled AC surge protection
power modules
EATON Power Xpert Solar utility-scale photovoltaic inverters 1670 kW, 2000 kW, 2200 kW and 2750 kW EATON Power Xpert Solar utility-scale photovoltaic inverters 1670 kW, 2000 kW, 2200 kW and 2750 kW
Inverter specifications
Rating (kW)
Description 1670 2000 2000+ 2200 2750 (preliminary)

AC output specifications
Nominal AC apparent power at 50 °C 1831 kVA 2000 kVA 2200 kVA 2200 kVA 2750 kVA
Rated output power AC at 50 °C 1666 kW 2000 kW 2000 kW 2200 kW 2750 kVA
Nominal AC output current 2707 A 3000 A 3000 A 3000 A 3000 A
Nominal AC operating voltage 356 Vac 384 Vac 423 Vac 423 Vac 580 Vac
Operating voltage range ±10% ±10% ±10% ±10% ±10%
Nominal operating frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Total harmonic distortion at rated power Per IEEE 1547 Per IEEE 1547 Per IEEE 1547 Per IEEE 1547 Per IEEE 1547
Power factor at rated power ±0.91 1.0 ±0.91 1.0 1.0
Power factor range Adjustable ±0.91 Adjustable 0 to 1.0 Adjustable 0 to 1.0 Adjustable 0 to 1.0 Adjustable 0 to 1.0
leading or lagging leading or lagging leading or lagging
AC configuration Delta or wye ungrounded
DC input specifications
DC input configuration Customer-specified Customer-specified Customer-specified Customer-specified Customer-specified
fuse arrangement fuse arrangement fuse arrangement fuse arrangement fuse arrangement
(16–24 inputs) A (16–24 inputs) (16–24 inputs) (16–24 inputs) (16–24 inputs)
Available fuse ratings 160 A, 200 A, 250 A, 160 A, 200 A, 250 A, 160 A, 200 A, 250 A, 160 A, 200 A, 250 A, 160 A, 200 A, 250 A,
315 A, 350 A, 355 A 315 A, 355 A and 400 A 315 A, 355 A and 400 A 315 A, 355 A and 400 A 315 A, 355 A and 400 A
and 400 A A
Maximum input open circuit voltage (VOC) 1000 Vdc 1000 Vdc 1000 Vdc 1000 Vdc 1500 Vdc
MPPT DC voltage range 550–1000 Vdc 550–1000 Vdc 605–1000 Vdc 605–1000 Vdc 825–1300 Vdc
(full power production)
MPPT DC voltage range 550–800 Vdc 550–800 Vdc 605–800 Vdc 605–800 Vdc 825–1100 Vdc
(for CEC weighted efficiency)
Maximum DC operating current 3100 Adc 3700 Adc 3700 Adc 3700 Adc 3700 Adc
PV array grounding Negative or positive (optional)
DC zone monitoring Optional current sensors on each DC input
DC disconnect interrupt rating 5600 Adc 5600 Adc 5600 Adc 5600 Adc 5600 Adc
Maximum DC array short-circuit current 4480 Adc 4480 Adc 4480 Adc 4480 Adc 4480 Adc
Efficiency and losses
CEC weighted efficiency 98.5% 98.5% (estimated) 98.5% (estimated) 98.5% (estimated) 98.5% (estimated)
Maximum inverter efficiency 98.7% 98.7% (estimated) 98.7% (estimated) 98.7% (estimated) 98.7% (estimated)
Night time power consumption 335 W 335 W (estimated) 335 W (estimated) 335 W (estimated) 335 W (estimated)
Protection
AC disconnect AC circuit breaker
AC surge suppression Yes—monitored by inverter SCADA
DC disconnects Load break DC switch disconnects
DC surge suppression Yes—monitored by inverter SCADA
Ground fault monitoring Yes—monitored by inverter SCADA
Communications and controls
Communications with plant central controller ModbusT TCP (integral gateway with copper and fiber connections)
Power metering Optional power metering device installed within the step-up transformer
HMI Local control and read-write parameters available (password protected for control and write parameters)
A 400 A limited to 19 inputs.

EATON Power Xpert Solar utility-scale photovoltaic inverters 1670 kW, 2000 kW, 2200 kW and 2750 kW
Inverter specifications (continued)
Rating (kW)
Description 1670 2000 2000+ 2200 2750 (preliminary)
Mechanical specifications
Operating temperature range full power –20 °C to +50 °C –20 °C to +50 °C –20 °C to +50 °C –20 °C to +50 °C –20 °C to +50 °C
Optional extended temperature range –40 °C to +50 °C –40 °C to +50 °C –40 °C to +50 °C –40 °C to +50 °C –40 °C to +50 °C
(cold weather package)
Storage temperature range –30 °C to +70 °C –30 °C to +70 °C –30 °C to +70 °C –30 °C to +70 °C –30 °C to +70 °C
Enclosure protection NEMAT 4 for controls equipment—NEMAT 3R overall
Installation Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor
Inverter mounting Pad or skid mount Pad or skid mount Pad or skid mount Pad or skid mount Pad or skid mount
Enclosure construction Powder-coated cold-rolled steel with corrosion-resistant hardware and fittings
Relative humidity 0–100% condensing
Cooling Independent self-contained closed-loop liquid cooling and forced air convection
Maximum operating altitude 3300 ft (1000 m) (higher altitudes possible with de-rating)
Inverter dimensions (inches) 92.30 H x 130.80 W x 61.10 D
Inverter dimensions (mm) 2344.4 H x 3322.3 W x 1552.0 D
Inverter weight 12,700 lb (5773 kg)
Seismic qualification level High (per IEEE 693-2005)
Standards and compliance
Safety Certified to ULT 1741 UL and CSA UL and CSA UL and CSA UL and CSA
and CSA C22.2 certifications pending certifications pending certifications pending certifications pending
No. 107.1
Design features
Grid management features • Low voltage ride-through (LVRT)
• High voltage ride-through (HVRT)
• Frequency ride-through (FRT)
• Reactive power support
• Ramp control
• Grid management features adjustable to
meet FERC, WECC and ERCOT requirements

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