Photovoltaic inverter equipment matching solution

Can a PV inverter be paired with a battery?

In the AC-Coupled solution, both PV inverter and battery inverter can be chosen freely in their size. For example a 1 MW battery block could be paired with 10 x 1 MW PV inverters. It is the Plant Master Controller (PMC) that regulates energy flows in and out of each inverter and into the PCC, depending on the use case.

What is solar inverter based generation?

As more solar systems are added to the grid, more inverters are being connected to the grid than ever before. Inverter-based generation can produce energy at any frequency and does not have the same inertial properties as steam-based generation, because there is no turbine involved.

How do inverters provide grid services?

In order to provide grid services, inverters need to have sources of power that they can control. This could be either generation, such as a solar panel that is currently producing electricity, or storage, like a battery system that can be used to provide power that was previously stored.

Why do grid-tied inverters need synchronization?

When driving power to the grid, grid-tied inverters must provide a stable, sinusoidal AC waveform that matches grid voltage and frequency according to utility standards. Poor synchronization can lead to load imbalances, damage to connected equipment, instability in the grid, and even power outages in the grid itself.

How do inverter-based resources work?

Inverter-based resources might also respond to signals from an operator to change their power output as other supply and demand on the electrical system fluctuates, a grid service known as automatic generation control. In order to provide grid services, inverters need to have sources of power that they can control.

What is a DC-coupled inverter?

A DC-Coupled system on the other hand, ties the PV array and battery storage system together on the DC-side of the inverter, requiring all assets to be appropriately and similarly sized in order for optimized energy storage and power flow.