Helping you achieve the lowest cost of energy for your project

Turnkey solutions for photovoltaic installations

Solutions for Photovoltaic Systems Large buildings and power plants When it comes to large-scale installations, you need a solar solution that’s modular and with maximum efficiency in

converting raw DC power into sellable AC energy. At Schneider Electric, we provide turnkey solar solutions tailored to your needs that can be delivered the world over. That means lower operating costs, faster ROI and an accelerated design and build phase on your projects.

Our customized solar solutions provide you with an end-to-end electrical infrastructure complete with power conversion, electrical distribution, supervision and security. And, with state-of-the-art inverters, a global service organization and co-design capabilities, your performance and productivity are all but guaranteed. Real-time monitoring, advanced automation and customized modular solutions – all this adds up to improved total system efficiency and reliability and the assurance you’ll meet local codes and regulations, wherever your project happens to be.

Added value from our solutions

Complete set of solutions• Energy conversion

• Electric distribution

• Supervision and monitoring

• Security

• Engineering, design and project management

Operations and maintenance services• Service plans to provide O&M support for the life span of the PV plant

• Performance and uptime guarantees

• Local and international support

Energy efficiency and availability• Specific supervision and monitoring systems for photovoltaic solutions

Extensive range of inverters• Schneider Electric XantrexTM inverters in any combination to meet project requirements

Schneider Electric,

a unique partner for every phase of your project

Make the most of your energy

Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company’s 110,000 plus employees achieved sales of 19.6 billion Euros in 2010, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy”.

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35 rue Joseph Monier CS30323 92506 Rueil-Malmaison Tel.: +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00 France

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• Single source procurement: • Simplified logistics and delivery co-ordination for field installation

• Ensure seamless component compatibility: • Pre-wired and tested in the factory • Configured for easy operational troubleshooting and monitoring • Stamped certified drawings to simplify site permitting process

• Minimize field electrical work and installation cost: • Connect AC & DC cabling without building penetration

• Minimal site preparation civil work costs: • Side lifter trailer delivery direct to installation point • Can be configured for mounting on crushed stone, concrete slab or concrete pilings

• Accelerate project completion: • Get more MW on-grid faster

• Extend critical component life in a controlled environment: • Limit impacts of extreme temperatures and airborne contaminants

• Lower total system cost: • Up to 15% reduction of installed cost of electrical distribution & monitoring

Reduce your costs, secure your investment with these benefits:

Germany, 6 MW Spain, 3 MWCanada, 19 MW

Italy, 43 MW

Helping you achieve the lowest cost of energy for your project

Turnkey solutions for photovoltaic installations

Solutions for Photovoltaic Systems Large buildings and power plants When it comes to large-scale installations, you need a solar solution that’s modular and with maximum efficiency in

converting raw DC power into sellable AC energy. At Schneider Electric, we provide turnkey solar solutions tailored to your needs that can be delivered the world over. That means lower operating costs, faster ROI and an accelerated design and build phase on your projects.

Our customized solar solutions provide you with an end-to-end electrical infrastructure complete with power conversion, electrical distribution, supervision and security. And, with state-of-the-art inverters, a global service organization and co-design capabilities, your performance and productivity are all but guaranteed. Real-time monitoring, advanced automation and customized modular solutions – all this adds up to improved total system efficiency and reliability and the assurance you’ll meet local codes and regulations, wherever your project happens to be.

Added value from our solutions

Complete set of solutions• Energy conversion

• Electric distribution

• Supervision and monitoring

• Security

• Engineering, design and project management

Operations and maintenance services• Service plans to provide O&M support for the life span of the PV plant

• Performance and uptime guarantees

• Local and international support

Energy efficiency and availability• Specific supervision and monitoring systems for photovoltaic solutions

Extensive range of inverters• Schneider Electric XantrexTM inverters in any combination to meet project requirements

Schneider Electric,

a unique partner for every phase of your project

Make the most of your energy

Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company’s 110,000 plus employees achieved sales of 19.6 billion Euros in 2010, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy”.

Head office

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• Single source procurement: • Simplified logistics and delivery co-ordination for field installation

• Ensure seamless component compatibility: • Pre-wired and tested in the factory • Configured for easy operational troubleshooting and monitoring • Stamped certified drawings to simplify site permitting process

• Minimize field electrical work and installation cost: • Connect AC & DC cabling without building penetration

• Minimal site preparation civil work costs: • Side lifter trailer delivery direct to installation point • Can be configured for mounting on crushed stone, concrete slab or concrete pilings

• Accelerate project completion: • Get more MW on-grid faster

• Extend critical component life in a controlled environment: • Limit impacts of extreme temperatures and airborne contaminants

• Lower total system cost: • Up to 15% reduction of installed cost of electrical distribution & monitoring

Reduce your costs, secure your investment with these benefits:

Germany, 6 MW Spain, 3 MWCanada, 19 MW

Italy, 43 MW

Solucionesde aislada y back-up

Eólica

Solar

Hidráulica

Red

Generador

Energía de respaldo (back-up)Fuentes CA

Xanbus™Arranque generador(AGS)

Inversor/Cargador XW

Panel de control (SCP)

Gateway

Controlador de cargaXW MPPT

Batería

Fuentes renovablesFuentes CC

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Production

ModernizationEnd of life cycle

End of life cycle

Modernization Operation

Installation

Design

- Inverters

PV Box

- Power measurement- Connection to grid

PV Box

- Protection relay

Delivery substation

- Power & energy meters- Connection to grid- Weather station

Serial

Ethernet(fibre-optic)

RemotesupervisionKerwin

PV Modules

Array Boxes

Utility grid

Local supervision

ClearSCADA

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

- Utilities interface (measurement + connection)

The PV Box includes inverters and electrical distribution equipment by Schneider Electric including:

• One or more PV inverters

• DC re-combiner boxes with optional current monitoring

• Prewired SCADA monitoring and communication enclosure

• LV ancillary package including an optional UPS

Other items can be added to the package including internal climate controls or specific ventilation filters for dusty, rainy or snowy environments

> Features: • Field wiring limited to: • DC cables to combiner box • MV AC cables to transformer primary junction box • Communication cable for SCADA • Station power (if provided)

• Minimal site civil preparation work required • Level ground with compressed gravel or crushed stone often sufficient • Dependent upon soil analysis, frost levels and seismic requirements • Concrete pad recommended; designs for mounting on concrete pilings also available • Units provided with anchoring provisions

• Transformer oil spill containment option available upon request

> Optional features:• Integrated SCADA / electrical monitoring – Data logging and control of equipment

• Security systems - Including lighting and access control

• Custom design available – Special dimensions, environmental needs, seismic ratings

• Utility interactive features – Grid tie options including protective relaying, control, smart grid features

• Balance of electrical system - Specialty recombines, string recombiners, DC disconnects

• Service capabilities - Site commissioning, extended warranties, operation and maintenance contracts

> Features: • Efficient, innovative power electronic platform adapted to solar applications

• Variety of inverter sizes and certifications to meet project requirements

• Up to 1000 VDC for longer strings

• Grid Interactive features including Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and Static or Dynamic Reactive Power Control (VAR Control) to meet the most stringent utility requirements

• Designed to operate with external medium voltage step-up transformer

• Designs for floating and positive/negative grounded arrays

• Intelligent thermal management system separating heat sensitive from heat generating components

• Integrated AC and DC disconnects for isolation

• Optional extended warranty programs, service plans, and technical availability guarantees up to 20 years

> Features: • Configure-To-Order (CTO) to ensure Solar Re-combiners meet your needs

• CTO approach ensures design optimization and lowers total cost

• Available with fuses, fuses with main disconnect or DC circuit breakers for improved safety and maintenance flexibility

• 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc configurations

• String monitoring with Modbus and/or Ethernet communications

• DC installation cabling feed flexibility from bottom and sides

• Square DTM QO load center with main breaker and feeder breakers • Provision for externally supplied control power (brown power) to reduce parasitic loss on the solar system • Optional control power transformer

• Lighting in both inverter and transformer compartments of building • Lights on switches or occupancy sensors for improved energy efficiency

• Convenience receptacles in inverter compartment • Convenient maintenance

• Space and dedicated circuit for SCADA hardware

• All wiring contained in appropriate conduits

• Grounding lugs / grounding bar for added safety

Full line of security cameras• Fixed, pan/tilt/zoom, scanners, thermal imaging, network cameras, enclosures, mounts, lenses

• Indoor & outdoor power supplies

• Video recorders and software management

• Digital and hybrid recorders

• Monitors • LCD, CRT, Video Cubes • Digital Video Management Systems

> Features: • Square DTM Oil Filled Pad Mount Transformers

• 500KVA, 1MVA or 1.25MVA step-up transformers for up to 35KV AC

• Aluminum winding meets or exceeds DOE 2010 efficiency rules

• Ultra high efficiency amorphous core available upon request

• Double HV bushings available for loop feed

• Integrated fused disconnect

• Switch state visible via viewing window for added safety

• Bottom entry cable landing location for outgoing MV connection via junction box mounted on exterior of the PV Box

Get an end-to-end solar solution, and reduce overhead energy costs

Transformer

Inverters

Recombiner

Standard auxiliary components

1 MW steel

1 MW concrete

1 MW skid mount

GT500 480

Atlas XC

QO Load Center

GT500E

Monitoring solutions (SCADA)

A turnkey remote management solution to get the most from your system

Reduction of operating costsAutomated site management and highly reliable data acquisition

Increase total site productionInformation, alarms and reports in real time

Planning improvementsDetailed cost information, system stress and capacity

Interoperability with other systemsSecurity CCTV, site and equipment access control

Multi-site, scalable and flexibleRemote access and monitoring of all your PV Power Plant assets

• Data acquisition: Voltage, current, power, energy generation, temperature, irradiation, device status, etc.

• Data logging and time-stamping

• Utilizes web-enabled devices

• Local or remote communication via ADSL, GPRS, etc.

• Single or multi-site supervision and control • Intuitive and easy-to-navigate screens based on site visualization

• Customizable reporting

• Raw data manipulation to create usable metrics: Performance ratio, uptime calculation

• Computer-aided maintenance scheduling

SecurityCCTV and access control with Schneider Electric and PELCO• Compact, standard and mobile cameras

• Dome cameras day/night

• Microwave or infrared shielding

Complete surveillance for risk reduction

Servicethroughout the life cycle of your installation

Schneider Electric offers global customized services

• Firmware upgrades

• Preventative maintenance contracts

• Diagnostics

• Emergency intervention

• Management and supply of spares

• 24 hour technical assistance

100%Reaches

of its potential

PV Box

Other custom sizes and configurations available upon request

Solucionesde aislada y back-up

Eólica

Solar

Hidráulica

Red

Generador

Energía de respaldo (back-up)Fuentes CA

Xanbus™Arranque generador(AGS)

Inversor/Cargador XW

Panel de control (SCP)

Gateway

Controlador de cargaXW MPPT

Batería

Fuentes renovablesFuentes CC

Alcance el

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Revisiones preventivasConsultoríaIntervencionesContratos de mantenimiento:● Preventivo● CorrectivoGestión y suministro de repuestosAsistencia telefónica 24 horasModernizaciones

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Serviciosa lo largo del ciclo de vidade su instalaciónSchneider Electricle ofrece sus seviciosa medida:

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Revisiones preventivasConsultoríaIntervencionesContratos de mantenimiento:● Preventivo● CorrectivoGestión y suministro de repuestosAsistencia telefónica 24 horasModernizaciones

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Serviciosa lo largo del ciclo de vidade su instalaciónSchneider Electricle ofrece sus seviciosa medida:

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Diseño

Design

Installation

Production

ModernizationEnd of life cycle

End of life cycle

Modernization Operation

Installation

Design

- Inverters

PV Box

- Power measurement- Connection to grid

PV Box

- Protection relay

Delivery substation

- Power & energy meters- Connection to grid- Weather station

Serial

Ethernet(fibre-optic)

RemotesupervisionKerwin

PV Modules

Array Boxes

Utility grid

Local supervision

ClearSCADA

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

- Utilities interface (measurement + connection)

The PV Box includes inverters and electrical distribution equipment by Schneider Electric including:

• One or more PV inverters

• DC re-combiner boxes with optional current monitoring

• Prewired SCADA monitoring and communication enclosure

• LV ancillary package including an optional UPS

Other items can be added to the package including internal climate controls or specific ventilation filters for dusty, rainy or snowy environments

> Features: • Field wiring limited to: • DC cables to combiner box • MV AC cables to transformer primary junction box • Communication cable for SCADA • Station power (if provided)

• Minimal site civil preparation work required • Level ground with compressed gravel or crushed stone often sufficient • Dependent upon soil analysis, frost levels and seismic requirements • Concrete pad recommended; designs for mounting on concrete pilings also available • Units provided with anchoring provisions

• Transformer oil spill containment option available upon request

> Optional features:• Integrated SCADA / electrical monitoring – Data logging and control of equipment

• Security systems - Including lighting and access control

• Custom design available – Special dimensions, environmental needs, seismic ratings

• Utility interactive features – Grid tie options including protective relaying, control, smart grid features

• Balance of electrical system - Specialty recombines, string recombiners, DC disconnects

• Service capabilities - Site commissioning, extended warranties, operation and maintenance contracts

> Features: • Efficient, innovative power electronic platform adapted to solar applications

• Variety of inverter sizes and certifications to meet project requirements

• Up to 1000 VDC for longer strings

• Grid Interactive features including Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and Static or Dynamic Reactive Power Control (VAR Control) to meet the most stringent utility requirements

• Designed to operate with external medium voltage step-up transformer

• Designs for floating and positive/negative grounded arrays

• Intelligent thermal management system separating heat sensitive from heat generating components

• Integrated AC and DC disconnects for isolation

• Optional extended warranty programs, service plans, and technical availability guarantees up to 20 years

> Features: • Configure-To-Order (CTO) to ensure Solar Re-combiners meet your needs

• CTO approach ensures design optimization and lowers total cost

• Available with fuses, fuses with main disconnect or DC circuit breakers for improved safety and maintenance flexibility

• 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc configurations

• String monitoring with Modbus and/or Ethernet communications

• DC installation cabling feed flexibility from bottom and sides

• Square DTM QO load center with main breaker and feeder breakers • Provision for externally supplied control power (brown power) to reduce parasitic loss on the solar system • Optional control power transformer

• Lighting in both inverter and transformer compartments of building • Lights on switches or occupancy sensors for improved energy efficiency

• Convenience receptacles in inverter compartment • Convenient maintenance

• Space and dedicated circuit for SCADA hardware

• All wiring contained in appropriate conduits

• Grounding lugs / grounding bar for added safety

Full line of security cameras• Fixed, pan/tilt/zoom, scanners, thermal imaging, network cameras, enclosures, mounts, lenses

• Indoor & outdoor power supplies

• Video recorders and software management

• Digital and hybrid recorders

• Monitors • LCD, CRT, Video Cubes • Digital Video Management Systems

> Features: • Square DTM Oil Filled Pad Mount Transformers

• 500KVA, 1MVA or 1.25MVA step-up transformers for up to 35KV AC

• Aluminum winding meets or exceeds DOE 2010 efficiency rules

• Ultra high efficiency amorphous core available upon request

• Double HV bushings available for loop feed

• Integrated fused disconnect

• Switch state visible via viewing window for added safety

• Bottom entry cable landing location for outgoing MV connection via junction box mounted on exterior of the PV Box

Get an end-to-end solar solution, and reduce overhead energy costs

Transformer

Inverters

Recombiner

Standard auxiliary components

1 MW steel

1 MW concrete

1 MW skid mount

GT500 480

Atlas XC

QO Load Center

GT500E

Monitoring solutions (SCADA)

A turnkey remote management solution to get the most from your system

Reduction of operating costsAutomated site management and highly reliable data acquisition

Increase total site productionInformation, alarms and reports in real time

Planning improvementsDetailed cost information, system stress and capacity

Interoperability with other systemsSecurity CCTV, site and equipment access control

Multi-site, scalable and flexibleRemote access and monitoring of all your PV Power Plant assets

• Data acquisition: Voltage, current, power, energy generation, temperature, irradiation, device status, etc.

• Data logging and time-stamping

• Utilizes web-enabled devices

• Local or remote communication via ADSL, GPRS, etc.

• Single or multi-site supervision and control • Intuitive and easy-to-navigate screens based on site visualization

• Customizable reporting

• Raw data manipulation to create usable metrics: Performance ratio, uptime calculation

• Computer-aided maintenance scheduling

SecurityCCTV and access control with Schneider Electric and PELCO• Compact, standard and mobile cameras

• Dome cameras day/night

• Microwave or infrared shielding

Complete surveillance for risk reduction

Servicethroughout the life cycle of your installation

Schneider Electric offers global customized services

• Firmware upgrades

• Preventative maintenance contracts

• Diagnostics

• Emergency intervention

• Management and supply of spares

• 24 hour technical assistance

100%Reaches

of its potential

PV Box

Other custom sizes and configurations available upon request

Solucionesde aislada y back-up

Eólica

Solar

Hidráulica

Red

Generador

Energía de respaldo (back-up)Fuentes CA

Xanbus™Arranque generador(AGS)

Inversor/Cargador XW

Panel de control (SCP)

Gateway

Controlador de cargaXW MPPT

Batería

Fuentes renovablesFuentes CC

Alcance el

100%de su potencial

Revisiones preventivasConsultoríaIntervencionesContratos de mantenimiento:● Preventivo● CorrectivoGestión y suministro de repuestosAsistencia telefónica 24 horasModernizaciones

>>>>

>>>

Serviciosa lo largo del ciclo de vidade su instalaciónSchneider Electricle ofrece sus seviciosa medida:

Alcance el

100%de su potencial

Revisiones preventivasConsultoríaIntervencionesContratos de mantenimiento:● Preventivo● CorrectivoGestión y suministro de repuestosAsistencia telefónica 24 horasModernizaciones

>>>>

>>>

Serviciosa lo largo del ciclo de vidade su instalaciónSchneider Electricle ofrece sus seviciosa medida:

Modernización

Fin de vida

Explotación

Instalación

Diseño

Fin de vida Explotación Instalación Diseño DiseñoModernización

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Instalación

Fin de vid

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Diseño

Fin de vidaModernización

Explotación

Instalación

Diseño

Design

Installation

Production

ModernizationEnd of life cycle

End of life cycle

Modernization Operation

Installation

Design

- Inverters

PV Box

- Power measurement- Connection to grid

PV Box

- Protection relay

Delivery substation

- Power & energy meters- Connection to grid- Weather station

Serial

Ethernet(fibre-optic)

RemotesupervisionKerwin

PV Modules

Array Boxes

Utility grid

Local supervision

ClearSCADA

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

- Utilities interface (measurement + connection)

The PV Box includes inverters and electrical distribution equipment by Schneider Electric including:

• One or more PV inverters

• DC re-combiner boxes with optional current monitoring

• Prewired SCADA monitoring and communication enclosure

• LV ancillary package including an optional UPS

Other items can be added to the package including internal climate controls or specific ventilation filters for dusty, rainy or snowy environments

> Features: • Field wiring limited to: • DC cables to combiner box • MV AC cables to transformer primary junction box • Communication cable for SCADA • Station power (if provided)

• Minimal site civil preparation work required • Level ground with compressed gravel or crushed stone often sufficient • Dependent upon soil analysis, frost levels and seismic requirements • Concrete pad recommended; designs for mounting on concrete pilings also available • Units provided with anchoring provisions

• Transformer oil spill containment option available upon request

> Optional features:• Integrated SCADA / electrical monitoring – Data logging and control of equipment

• Security systems - Including lighting and access control

• Custom design available – Special dimensions, environmental needs, seismic ratings

• Utility interactive features – Grid tie options including protective relaying, control, smart grid features

• Balance of electrical system - Specialty recombines, string recombiners, DC disconnects

• Service capabilities - Site commissioning, extended warranties, operation and maintenance contracts

> Features: • Efficient, innovative power electronic platform adapted to solar applications

• Variety of inverter sizes and certifications to meet project requirements

• Up to 1000 VDC for longer strings

• Grid Interactive features including Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and Static or Dynamic Reactive Power Control (VAR Control) to meet the most stringent utility requirements

• Designed to operate with external medium voltage step-up transformer

• Designs for floating and positive/negative grounded arrays

• Intelligent thermal management system separating heat sensitive from heat generating components

• Integrated AC and DC disconnects for isolation

• Optional extended warranty programs, service plans, and technical availability guarantees up to 20 years

> Features: • Configure-To-Order (CTO) to ensure Solar Re-combiners meet your needs

• CTO approach ensures design optimization and lowers total cost

• Available with fuses, fuses with main disconnect or DC circuit breakers for improved safety and maintenance flexibility

• 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc configurations

• String monitoring with Modbus and/or Ethernet communications

• DC installation cabling feed flexibility from bottom and sides

• Square DTM QO load center with main breaker and feeder breakers • Provision for externally supplied control power (brown power) to reduce parasitic loss on the solar system • Optional control power transformer

• Lighting in both inverter and transformer compartments of building • Lights on switches or occupancy sensors for improved energy efficiency

• Convenience receptacles in inverter compartment • Convenient maintenance

• Space and dedicated circuit for SCADA hardware

• All wiring contained in appropriate conduits

• Grounding lugs / grounding bar for added safety

Full line of security cameras• Fixed, pan/tilt/zoom, scanners, thermal imaging, network cameras, enclosures, mounts, lenses

• Indoor & outdoor power supplies

• Video recorders and software management

• Digital and hybrid recorders

• Monitors • LCD, CRT, Video Cubes • Digital Video Management Systems

> Features: • Square DTM Oil Filled Pad Mount Transformers

• 500KVA, 1MVA or 1.25MVA step-up transformers for up to 35KV AC

• Aluminum winding meets or exceeds DOE 2010 efficiency rules

• Ultra high efficiency amorphous core available upon request

• Double HV bushings available for loop feed

• Integrated fused disconnect

• Switch state visible via viewing window for added safety

• Bottom entry cable landing location for outgoing MV connection via junction box mounted on exterior of the PV Box

Get an end-to-end solar solution, and reduce overhead energy costs

Transformer

Inverters

Recombiner

Standard auxiliary components

1 MW steel

1 MW concrete

1 MW skid mount

GT500 480

Atlas XC

QO Load Center

GT500E

Monitoring solutions (SCADA)

A turnkey remote management solution to get the most from your system

Reduction of operating costsAutomated site management and highly reliable data acquisition

Increase total site productionInformation, alarms and reports in real time

Planning improvementsDetailed cost information, system stress and capacity

Interoperability with other systemsSecurity CCTV, site and equipment access control

Multi-site, scalable and flexibleRemote access and monitoring of all your PV Power Plant assets

• Data acquisition: Voltage, current, power, energy generation, temperature, irradiation, device status, etc.

• Data logging and time-stamping

• Utilizes web-enabled devices

• Local or remote communication via ADSL, GPRS, etc.

• Single or multi-site supervision and control • Intuitive and easy-to-navigate screens based on site visualization

• Customizable reporting

• Raw data manipulation to create usable metrics: Performance ratio, uptime calculation

• Computer-aided maintenance scheduling

SecurityCCTV and access control with Schneider Electric and PELCO• Compact, standard and mobile cameras

• Dome cameras day/night

• Microwave or infrared shielding

Complete surveillance for risk reduction

Servicethroughout the life cycle of your installation

Schneider Electric offers global customized services

• Firmware upgrades

• Preventative maintenance contracts

• Diagnostics

• Emergency intervention

• Management and supply of spares

• 24 hour technical assistance

100%Reaches

of its potential

PV Box

Other custom sizes and configurations available upon request

Solucionesde aislada y back-up

Eólica

Solar

Hidráulica

Red

Generador

Energía de respaldo (back-up)Fuentes CA

Xanbus™Arranque generador(AGS)

Inversor/Cargador XW

Panel de control (SCP)

Gateway

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- Inverters

PV Box

- Power measurement- Connection to grid

PV Box

- Protection relay

Delivery substation

- Power & energy meters- Connection to grid- Weather station

Serial

Ethernet(fibre-optic)

RemotesupervisionKerwin

PV Modules

Array Boxes

Utility grid

Local supervision

ClearSCADA

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

Measurement management PLC/RTUs

- Utilities interface (measurement + connection)

The PV Box includes inverters and electrical distribution equipment by Schneider Electric including:

• One or more PV inverters

• DC re-combiner boxes with optional current monitoring

• Prewired SCADA monitoring and communication enclosure

• LV ancillary package including an optional UPS

Other items can be added to the package including internal climate controls or specific ventilation filters for dusty, rainy or snowy environments

> Features: • Field wiring limited to: • DC cables to combiner box • MV AC cables to transformer primary junction box • Communication cable for SCADA • Station power (if provided)

• Minimal site civil preparation work required • Level ground with compressed gravel or crushed stone often sufficient • Dependent upon soil analysis, frost levels and seismic requirements • Concrete pad recommended; designs for mounting on concrete pilings also available • Units provided with anchoring provisions

• Transformer oil spill containment option available upon request

> Optional features:• Integrated SCADA / electrical monitoring – Data logging and control of equipment

• Security systems - Including lighting and access control

• Custom design available – Special dimensions, environmental needs, seismic ratings

• Utility interactive features – Grid tie options including protective relaying, control, smart grid features

• Balance of electrical system - Specialty recombines, string recombiners, DC disconnects

• Service capabilities - Site commissioning, extended warranties, operation and maintenance contracts

> Features: • Efficient, innovative power electronic platform adapted to solar applications

• Variety of inverter sizes and certifications to meet project requirements

• Up to 1000 VDC for longer strings

• Grid Interactive features including Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and Static or Dynamic Reactive Power Control (VAR Control) to meet the most stringent utility requirements

• Designed to operate with external medium voltage step-up transformer

• Designs for floating and positive/negative grounded arrays

• Intelligent thermal management system separating heat sensitive from heat generating components

• Integrated AC and DC disconnects for isolation

• Optional extended warranty programs, service plans, and technical availability guarantees up to 20 years

> Features: • Configure-To-Order (CTO) to ensure Solar Re-combiners meet your needs

• CTO approach ensures design optimization and lowers total cost

• Available with fuses, fuses with main disconnect or DC circuit breakers for improved safety and maintenance flexibility

• 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc configurations

• String monitoring with Modbus and/or Ethernet communications

• DC installation cabling feed flexibility from bottom and sides

• Square DTM QO load center with main breaker and feeder breakers • Provision for externally supplied control power (brown power) to reduce parasitic loss on the solar system • Optional control power transformer

• Lighting in both inverter and transformer compartments of building • Lights on switches or occupancy sensors for improved energy efficiency

• Convenience receptacles in inverter compartment • Convenient maintenance

• Space and dedicated circuit for SCADA hardware

• All wiring contained in appropriate conduits

• Grounding lugs / grounding bar for added safety

Full line of security cameras• Fixed, pan/tilt/zoom, scanners, thermal imaging, network cameras, enclosures, mounts, lenses

• Indoor & outdoor power supplies

• Video recorders and software management

• Digital and hybrid recorders

• Monitors • LCD, CRT, Video Cubes • Digital Video Management Systems

> Features: • Square DTM Oil Filled Pad Mount Transformers

• 500KVA, 1MVA or 1.25MVA step-up transformers for up to 35KV AC

• Aluminum winding meets or exceeds DOE 2010 efficiency rules

• Ultra high efficiency amorphous core available upon request

• Double HV bushings available for loop feed

• Integrated fused disconnect

• Switch state visible via viewing window for added safety

• Bottom entry cable landing location for outgoing MV connection via junction box mounted on exterior of the PV Box

Get an end-to-end solar solution, and reduce overhead energy costs

Transformer

Inverters

Recombiner

Standard auxiliary components

1 MW steel

1 MW concrete

1 MW skid mount

GT500 480

Atlas XC

QO Load Center

GT500E

Monitoring solutions (SCADA)

A turnkey remote management solution to get the most from your system

Reduction of operating costsAutomated site management and highly reliable data acquisition

Increase total site productionInformation, alarms and reports in real time

Planning improvementsDetailed cost information, system stress and capacity

Interoperability with other systemsSecurity CCTV, site and equipment access control

Multi-site, scalable and flexibleRemote access and monitoring of all your PV Power Plant assets

• Data acquisition: Voltage, current, power, energy generation, temperature, irradiation, device status, etc.

• Data logging and time-stamping

• Utilizes web-enabled devices

• Local or remote communication via ADSL, GPRS, etc.

• Single or multi-site supervision and control • Intuitive and easy-to-navigate screens based on site visualization

• Customizable reporting

• Raw data manipulation to create usable metrics: Performance ratio, uptime calculation

• Computer-aided maintenance scheduling

SecurityCCTV and access control with Schneider Electric and PELCO• Compact, standard and mobile cameras

• Dome cameras day/night

• Microwave or infrared shielding

Complete surveillance for risk reduction

Servicethroughout the life cycle of your installation

Schneider Electric offers global customized services

• Firmware upgrades

• Preventative maintenance contracts

• Diagnostics

• Emergency intervention

• Management and supply of spares

• 24 hour technical assistance

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of its potential

PV Box

Other custom sizes and configurations available upon request

Helping you achieve the lowest cost of energy for your project

Turnkey solutions for photovoltaic installations

Solutions for Photovoltaic Systems Large buildings and power plants When it comes to large-scale installations, you need a solar solution that’s modular and with maximum efficiency in

converting raw DC power into sellable AC energy. At Schneider Electric, we provide turnkey solar solutions tailored to your needs that can be delivered the world over. That means lower operating costs, faster ROI and an accelerated design and build phase on your projects.

Our customized solar solutions provide you with an end-to-end electrical infrastructure complete with power conversion, electrical distribution, supervision and security. And, with state-of-the-art inverters, a global service organization and co-design capabilities, your performance and productivity are all but guaranteed. Real-time monitoring, advanced automation and customized modular solutions – all this adds up to improved total system efficiency and reliability and the assurance you’ll meet local codes and regulations, wherever your project happens to be.

Added value from our solutions

Complete set of solutions• Energy conversion

• Electric distribution

• Supervision and monitoring

• Security

• Engineering, design and project management

Operations and maintenance services• Service plans to provide O&M support for the life span of the PV plant

• Performance and uptime guarantees

• Local and international support

Energy efficiency and availability• Specific supervision and monitoring systems for photovoltaic solutions

Extensive range of inverters• Schneider Electric XantrexTM inverters in any combination to meet project requirements

Schneider Electric,

a unique partner for every phase of your project

Make the most of your energy

Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company’s 110,000 plus employees achieved sales of 19.6 billion Euros in 2010, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy”.

Head office

35 rue Joseph Monier CS30323 92506 Rueil-Malmaison Tel.: +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00 France

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• Single source procurement: • Simplified logistics and delivery co-ordination for field installation

• Ensure seamless component compatibility: • Pre-wired and tested in the factory • Configured for easy operational troubleshooting and monitoring • Stamped certified drawings to simplify site permitting process

• Minimize field electrical work and installation cost: • Connect AC & DC cabling without building penetration

• Minimal site preparation civil work costs: • Side lifter trailer delivery direct to installation point • Can be configured for mounting on crushed stone, concrete slab or concrete pilings

• Accelerate project completion: • Get more MW on-grid faster

• Extend critical component life in a controlled environment: • Limit impacts of extreme temperatures and airborne contaminants

• Lower total system cost: • Up to 15% reduction of installed cost of electrical distribution & monitoring

Reduce your costs, secure your investment with these benefits:

Germany, 6 MW Spain, 3 MWCanada, 19 MW

Italy, 43 MW

Helping you achieve the lowest cost of energy for your project

Turnkey solutions for photovoltaic installations

Solutions for Photovoltaic Systems Large buildings and power plants When it comes to large-scale installations, you need a solar solution that’s modular and with maximum efficiency in

converting raw DC power into sellable AC energy. At Schneider Electric, we provide turnkey solar solutions tailored to your needs that can be delivered the world over. That means lower operating costs, faster ROI and an accelerated design and build phase on your projects.

Our customized solar solutions provide you with an end-to-end electrical infrastructure complete with power conversion, electrical distribution, supervision and security. And, with state-of-the-art inverters, a global service organization and co-design capabilities, your performance and productivity are all but guaranteed. Real-time monitoring, advanced automation and customized modular solutions – all this adds up to improved total system efficiency and reliability and the assurance you’ll meet local codes and regulations, wherever your project happens to be.

Added value from our solutions

Complete set of solutions• Energy conversion

• Electric distribution

• Supervision and monitoring

• Security

• Engineering, design and project management

Operations and maintenance services• Service plans to provide O&M support for the life span of the PV plant

• Performance and uptime guarantees

• Local and international support

Energy efficiency and availability• Specific supervision and monitoring systems for photovoltaic solutions

Extensive range of inverters• Schneider Electric XantrexTM inverters in any combination to meet project requirements

Schneider Electric,

a unique partner for every phase of your project

Make the most of your energy

Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company’s 110,000 plus employees achieved sales of 19.6 billion Euros in 2010, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy”.

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• Single source procurement: • Simplified logistics and delivery co-ordination for field installation

• Ensure seamless component compatibility: • Pre-wired and tested in the factory • Configured for easy operational troubleshooting and monitoring • Stamped certified drawings to simplify site permitting process

• Minimize field electrical work and installation cost: • Connect AC & DC cabling without building penetration

• Minimal site preparation civil work costs: • Side lifter trailer delivery direct to installation point • Can be configured for mounting on crushed stone, concrete slab or concrete pilings

• Accelerate project completion: • Get more MW on-grid faster

• Extend critical component life in a controlled environment: • Limit impacts of extreme temperatures and airborne contaminants

• Lower total system cost: • Up to 15% reduction of installed cost of electrical distribution & monitoring

Reduce your costs, secure your investment with these benefits:

Germany, 6 MW Spain, 3 MWCanada, 19 MW

Italy, 43 MW