Proven 2.5  |  Proven 6  |  Proven 15  |   Windy Boy 5000A/6000A

Sunny Island 5048U  |  OutBack Inverter/Charger  

Proven 2.5
The Proven 2.5 produces up to 2.5kW of electricity sufficient for a standard 3 bedroom home, excluding heating. Excess energy production can be stored or exported to the grid, depending on local regulations. The overall physical scale is similar to that of a telegraph pole.

This turbine can be used to power small lighting systems for business locations and the robust Proven 2.5 is widely used in off-shore oil platforms. It is the only explosion proof turbine.

Rated Output:             2500W (2.5kW)
Voltages available:   12V / 24V / 48V / 120V / 240V / 300V
Annual Output:           4,500 kWh*
Rotor Diameter:         3.5m
Hub Height:                6.5m / 11m

* Based on an ideal site and average wind speed of 5 m/s.

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Proven 6

The Proven 6 produces 6kW of power and is suited to a wide range of applications. This model will supply sufficient for a standard 4-6 bedroom house, excluding heating , with the potential to store or sell excess production to the grid.

Ideal in a range of applications a Proven 6 has been widely adopted and used in schools, local authority buildings, agricultural small holdings, business and retail premises.

Rated Output:             6000W (6kW)
Voltages available:    48V / 120V / 240V / 300V
Annual Output:           12,000 kWh*
Rotor Diameter:         5.5m
Hub Height:                9m/15m

* Based on an ideal site and average wind speed of 5 m/s.

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Proven 15

Fully available from early 2008, the Proven 15 will be the largest model. The Proven 15 could supply sufficient energy for six three bedroom houses, again with the potential to store or sell excess production to the grid..

The Proven 15 is also ideal for commercial applications such as agriculture, telecoms applications, small industrial units and mini wind farms.

Rated Output:             15000W (15kW)
Voltages available:    48V / 300V
Annual Output:           29,000 kWh*
Rotor Diameter:         9m
Hub Height:                15m

* Based on an ideal site and average wind speed of 5m/s

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Windy Boy 5000A/6000A Grid Connection

In contrast to large systems, small wind turbines are used mainly as battery chargers for stand-alone power supplies, heating mills for the support of heating systems and  wind pumps for water supply systems. In recent years small grid-connected wind turbines which feed energy into existing public grids or stand-alone grids have emerged. Indirect feeding guarantees maximum flexibility: the energy generated can either be consumed or supplied as excess energy to the public grid without the need for interim storage in a battery. The resulting savings are significant since there is no longer any need for expensive high-maintenance batteries.

The conversion of direct current into alternating current in small wind turbine systems is now easier than ever before. The Windy Boy inverters make it possible to operate small, grid-connected wind turbines with permanent magnet generators, and with 3-phase rectifiers downstream. The Windy Boy converts the rectified DC current from a wind generator, which varies with speed, into grid-compliant alternating current (AC). In order to protect the inverter from excessive input voltage the system should be equipped with overvoltage protection, available from many generator manufacturers.

It is only possible to achieve high yields from a wind turbine if the inverter is precisely synchronized with the output characteristics of the wind generator being used. Furthermore, and in contrast to photovoltaic applications, constant and sudden load changes have to be taken into account. The Windy Boy inverter has a special operational mode for wind generators and adjustments can be made for different wind strengths of various wind turbine locations.

The system can be used almost anywhere in the world with minimum installation costs and simplified authorization procedures thanks to its transformer-based concept, the grid guard automatic disconnection unit and the automatic 50 Hz  / 60 Hz recognition.

The ensured operation of the system in extreme climatic conditions is of particular importance in the wind sector. The Windy Boy is suitable for indoor and outdoor installation, including directly on a mast thanks to its particularly robust housing and waterproof plug connector.

In addition to a display, there are various options for diagnostics, data visualization, data storage and remote maintenance of your wind turbine system by means of standard interfaces (RS232 and RS485), SMA Powerline or wireless data transmission. Compatibility with all SMA communication products offers you a wide range of applications, including system monitoring over the internet.

The Windy Boy 5000A/6000A enables your wind turbine system to achieve very high yields with low investment costs.

The new active cooling concept, OptiCool, ensures secure system operation even in high ambient temperatures and provides optimum protection for the electronics within the housing with a protection rating of IP65.

This makes the Windy Boy 5000A/6000A ideal for applications both indoors and outdoors.

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Sunny Island 5048U

Together with the battery unit, the stand-alone inverter Sunny Island creates a standard AC voltage grid into which all components, from electrical appliances to electricity generators, can be integrated. With this AC coupling and the Sunny Island as its system manager, SMA has developed the technological solution for energy supply in remote areas which are far away from the mains grid, or for emergency power supply in unstable grids.

For the first time, PV systems, wind turbines, diesel generators, hydroelectric or combined heat and power plants can now be coupled on the AC side along with 230V  loads, eliminating the need for expensive DC cabling and providing maximum flexibility. This makes it possible to adapt a stand-alone grid of this kind to increasing demands, quickly and without technical complexity. With SMA‘s technology it is possible to provide electricity to a large proportion of the 1.6 billion people who do not have access to it today.

The Sunny Island guarantees standalone grids with perfect sinusoidal voltage, high overload capability, and excellent reliability. All required system components for the construction of a stand-alone power system are available as a complete package, optimally aligned with each other to comply with SMA’s high technological standards.

The Sunny Island product range is compatible with all SMA communication products. The monitoring options range from on-site monitoring, right through to integration in the online Sunny Portal.

The coupling on the AC side increases the capacity of the power generators. In cases of high solar radiation, the available energy of the Sunny Island and of the Sunny Boy are combined, increasing the total output of your grid. Stand-alone grids with the Sunny Island can be expanded from a singlephase supply to a 3-phase grid with several Sunny Islands. This can be done step by step, according to the increasing energy demand.

SMA’s next generation of Sunny Island inverters combines the most advanced technology used in our Sunny Boys with an outstanding feature set for off-grid PV applications.

The new Sunny Island 5048U has incredible surge capabilities and excellent AC output characteristics. Each unit provides a very clean and stable 120 VAC output. Multiple units can be used together for single-phase, split-phase or three-phase applications.

The Sunny Island also features the unique ability to facilitate AC coupling of all power generation sources. This makes for efficient use of available AC power and greatly simplifies system expansion. The Sunny Island 5048U also helps to optimize the overall life of the batteries through its advanced battery management system.

The Sunny Island can also be utilized as a back-up system in grid-tied applications. Its seamless transfer allows existing Sunny Boy inverters to be utilized during daytime grid outages. The Sunny Island 5048U is an extremely robust and sophisticated unit providing both off-grid and back-up users with the highest quality available in the industry today.

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OutBack Inverter/Charger

The Outback Inverter/Charger is the next generation in advanced power management. Each is a DC to AC sinewave inverter, battery charger and AC transfer switch housed within a tough die-cast aluminum chassis.

Just like the local utility grid, the inverter produces true sinewave AC electricity for your stand-alone or backup power needs. Computers, TVs and pumps are just some of the examples of modern electronics that last longer and run better when powered with true sinewave electricity from an OutBack inverter. Starting up your air conditioning, washing machine or well pump is worry-free because of our high surge power capability.

Batteries and generators are the costly consumables when using inverters to generate electricity. The integrated smart battery charger uses multiple stages to perform quick recharging while prolonging battery life, saving your batteries and generator from unnecessary wear. Automatic switching between AC power sources is seamless due to an AC transfer switch that reacts in less than 16 milliseconds.

Unique networked communication is built into all OutBack products providing complete integration. Expanding your system with your growing power needs is as simple as adding additional inverters with modular architecture. Further flexibility is provided with the ability to be connected at any time in either parallel, series or three-phase power configurations. Industry leading OutBack reliability is achieved through simplified design and rugged construction.

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