RPS Station Solutions for the North American Solar Market 2015/2016
Power, control and green solutions
3 RPS Station Bonfiglioli s RPS Station is a fully integrated photovoltaic power conversion system that is designed to minimize field installation time and maximize system uptime over a longer lifetime. The RPS Station is equipped with Bonfiglioli s modular RPS TL-UL inverter series, optimized for the needs of the North American PV market. Flexibility The RPS Station is available in a wide range of configurations, electrical power ratings and design options to meet even the most demanding requirements. Two different designs concrete and metal full shelters ensure to always have the best solution in place for each specific application. Optional design features include cold-weather package, air-conditioning, motor tracker power supply and project-specific communication devices, all in compliance with NEC 2014. Reliability and Performance All RPS Station solutions from Bonfiglioli are factoryassembled as a completely weatherproof NEMA 3R-rated structure, safely protecting the equipment from the elements. The standard system includes a temperature-controlled cooling system and air filters. The oil-filled transformer is an ANSI standard padmount style and is supplied completely filled with environmentally friendly FR3 oil. A wide range of features are available including: Standard power ratings from 1.0 to 3.15 MWac Primary voltages from 12.47 kv to 34.5 kv MV-transformer with Wye or delta configuration Self-powered load center with possibility to connect customer loads Communication and fiber optic enclosure for connection to plant SCADA Direct mounting to pre-poured concrete slab base or pier mounted PE certified design and construction Proven Technology and Longevity With over 25 years of engineering excellence in power conversion technology and a strong presence in global PV markets, Bonfiglioli has the required footprint, experience and infrastructure to develop and deliver complete, cost-effective PV station solutions. In addition, the overall business composition of Bonfiglioli ensures financial stability to support installations long-term, and to provide and support an uptime guarantee and wide range of extended warranty options. Contact us or visit BonfiglioliUSA.com/PV for more information.
5 RPS Station (concrete and metal shelter solutions) Design Features Fully integrated enclosed walk in solution available in both concrete and metal for effective protection of equipment and service personnel from the elements Bottom cable entry glands for DC connections Insulation to prevent excessive heat build-up from solar radiation Utility power distribution equipment, lighting receptacles, cooling fans and optional customer loads or external tracker motors Pad-mount oil filled step-up transformer Power cables from inverters to power transformer fully pre-installed Inverter cooling duct system, air inlet louver and outlet louver Temperature-controlled cooling fans Design Options Wide range of power sizes to accommodate every project requirement Several MV connection voltages and winding configuration available Transformer internal gauges: liquid level, thermometer, pressure (optional external mounting) Optional customer loads powered by inverter output Communication enclosure for the connection to plant SCADA equipment, meteo stations and plant controller Additional customized features and options are available. Please contact us today to learn more. Design Standards NEC & OSHA compliant working clearance including 2 personnel access doors with panic hardware Designed according to the UBC code for wind, seismic, snow and floor loading Design to guarantee best performances in every climatic conditions Direct mounting to pre-poured concrete slab base or pier mounted PE certified design and construction, including local state building approval (where required) Equipment layout 2.0 MW RPS Station (typical)
7 The flexibility of the Bonfiglioli RPS Station allows utility-scale solar power plants to be easily designed while providing a very cost effective solution for a wide range of applications. Built to perform and last even in the harshest of conditions, from high elevation mountains to hot, sandy deserts, the RPS Station is field tested and industry proven. Whether it is 1 MW or 100 MW+ plant sizes, the RPS Station can be tailored to project specific requirements while delivering the same world renowned quality and bankability. With the recent installation of more than 200 MW in the USA, the RPS station is proving to be a go-to solution for turn-key utility scale solutions in North America. A typical arrangement of the Bonfiglioli RPS Station for a utility scale solar plant. Utility Network MV Cables in Loop-feed configuration RPS Station MV Substation/POI
9 RPS Station North America (selected versions) 2000 2500 2700 Inverter(s) - 2 x RPS TL-UL 1125 Multi-MPPT 2 x RPS TL-UL 1350 Multi-MPPT 2 x RPS TL-UL 1350 Multi-MPPT 3150 (metal version only) 2 x RPS TL-UL 1575 Multi-MPPT Input Ratings (DC) Maximum input current A 3500 4200 4200 4900 Maximum input voltage V 1000 MPPT range V 610 850 Number of MPP trackers - 10 12 12 14 Number of DC inputs - 20 24 24 28 Output Ratings (AC) Inverter maximum active power (factory setting) kw 2000 2500 2700 3150 Inverter maximum apparent power kva 2390 2868 2868 3346 Power factor range - controllable 0.8i 0.8c (nominal >0.99) AC voltage kv 6.6 34.5 Nominal frequency Hz 60 Max output current (at 34.5 kv) A 40 48 48 56 Current harmonic distortion % < 3 Transformer type - Pad-mount oil filled transformer (KNAN) Connection phases - 3 Auxiliary power Aux voltage - 120/240 V internal Standby power consumption (typ) W < 600 < 600 < 600 < 600 Operating power consumption (typ) W < 5000 < 5500 < 5500 < 6000 Efficiency Inverter maximum efficiency % 98.6 (prelim) Inverter European Weighted efficiency % 98.4 (prelim) Inverter CEC Weighted Efficiency % 98.0 (prelim) Transformer no-load losses (typ) kw 24,1 19,8 19,8 25,7 Transformer load losses (typ) kw 2,6 3,7 3,7 3,9 Mechanical details Dimensions (WxHxD) metal (m) / concrete (c) Weight (approx.) metal (m) / concrete (c) m ft kg lb 8.4 x 3.4 x 3.25 (m) 10.5 x 3.55 x 3.65 (c) 27' x 11' x 10'6" (m) 34' x 11'5" x 11'10" (c) 21500 (m) 44000 (c) 48000 (m) 97000 (c) 9 x 3.4 x 3.25 (m) 10.5 x 3.55 x 3.65 (c) 29' x 11' x 10'6" (m) 34' x 11'5" x 11'10" (c) 23000 (m) 46000 (c) 51000 (m) 102000 (c) 9 x 3.4 x 3.25 (m) 10.5 x 3.55 x 3.65 (c) 29' x 11' x 10'6" (m) 34' x 11'5" x 11'10" (c) 23000 (m) 46000 (c) 51000 (m) 102000 (c) 9.6 x 3.4 x 3.25 (m) 31' x 11' x 10'6" (m) 24500 (m) 54000 (m) Environmental data Ambient operating temperature range C -4 F 122 F ('-20 C... +50 C) Rel. humidity % up to 95 (not condensing) Max. altitude ft 13123 ft (derating above 3280 ft) Fresh air consumption (inverter) m 3 /h 15000 18000 18000 21000 cfm 8830 10596 10596 12362 Protection and monitoring Input-side disconnection - DC circuit breaker on each inverter module Output-side disconnection - Load-break switch & PRCLF Array Grounding Config. - Floating Array Ground Fault Protection - Impedance Monitoring Grid Protection - Anti-Islanding / Adjustable voltage and frequency settings according to IEEE1547 Surge Protection - UL1449, Class II on DC Input and AC Inverter Output Features DC connection - 5/8" bolts on copper bar AC connection - Integral deadfront loop feed 600 A bushings Communication protocol - Modbus TCP over Ethernet Standards & certifications Standards - UL1741 / CSA107.1 / IEEE1547 (inverters), NEC2014 Protection Class - Nema 3R Supported Power Management Functions - LVRT, Power Factor Control, Grid Fault Support, Power / Frequency Control and Ramp Rate Estimated data, final values may change without notice based on final design of system and selection of optional features. Other sizes and options available upon request.
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Bonfiglioli Solutions As one of the world s leading providers of clean energy solutions, with utility-scale PV installations currently in place around the world, Bonfiglioli has the innovative know-how and technical capacity to bring commercial and utility-scale PV power plants to life. For the PV sector, Bonfiglioli designs and manufactures highly efficient and innovative electronic control systems for photovoltaic fields and has the expertise to manage every aspect of photovoltaic energy generation from MPPT tracking to utility interconnection. Bonfiglioli also designs and manufactures a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems and planetary gearboxes for industrial processes, automation, mobile machinery and wind energy applications. Over 50 years of engineering excellence makes Bonfiglioli a preferred supplier and partner for market leaders around the world. For more information, visit Bonfiglioliusa.com wind industrial mobile photovoltaic
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