Global Fortune 200 company ABB is a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation excelling in the development and manufacture of highly advanced and specialised robotics and the power and automation technology areas. ABB is one of the largest engineering companies and have operations in over 100 countries, with approximately 135,000 employees.

ABB inverters are designed and manufactured in Italy and have been since the 1970’s, originally carrying the name Power One, ABB purchased the manufacturer with no interruption to operations, in 2012. ABB has spent the time since integrating operations, assessing and developing efficiencies and investing in product development.

ABB has a substantial range of products in solar inverters, switchgear and automation, all of which Supply Partners can work with you to find the right solution for your projects. There is huge value in using like branded products from one of the world’s leading engineering firms.

ABB Three Phase Commercial Inverters work easily and highly efficiently with Supply Partners Grid Feed in Limiting solutions and network protection products.

ABB has one of the widest portfolios of solar inverters ranging from small micro-inverters and three-phase string inverters up to megawatt-sized central inverters. This extensive range of solar inverters is suitable for the smallest residential photovoltaic (PV) systems right up to multi-megawatt PV power plants.

The offering is complemented by various monitoring solutions as well as a global service network to maximize the return on your investment.

ABB solar inverters utilize over 40 years of experience and advances made in inverter and power converter technology that have contributed to ABB becoming the world leader in frequency converters, and also one of the largest suppliers of wind turbine converters.

Main Features

Huge range of grid-connected inverters including micro inverters, single- and three-phase string inverters.
Real-time power tracking.
Great energy efficiencies of up to 97.7%.
Excellent performance in environments with high temperatures through heat-dissipation technology (especially important for Australian conditions!).
Warranty protection through a global customer care package.
The new Trio 50 is a 50 kW, three-phase string inverter perfectly suited for large commercial installations.

ABB string inverters

UNO Range

UNO-2.0/2.5-I-OUTD 2 to 2.5 kW

The UNO-2.0-I and UNO-2.5-I are the latest single-phase string inverters in the line. A new-look inverter but packed with ABB’s proven high performing technology. The new look inverter has new features including a special built-in heat sink compartment and front panel display system.

The smallest of ABB outdoor power inverters is the right size for the average rooftop installation. This rugged outdoor inverter has been designed as a completely sealed unit to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.

The high speed MPPT offers real-time power tracking and improved energy harvesting. Despite the isolated operation, the UNO-2.0-I and UNO-2.5-I features an efficiency of 96.3%. The wide input voltage range makes the inverter suitable to low power installations with reduced string size.

PVI Range

PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD – 3 to 4.2 kW – Single Phase String Inverters

PVI-3.0-3.6-4.2-TL-OUTD

The ABB PVI- 3.0/3.6/4.2 inverters are specifically designed to complement the size of a small to standard residential rooftop solar system. With an efficiency rating of up to 98%, home owners can be assured that they are achieving the highest efficiency and output for the size of their property. In addition, the ABB PVI 3.0/3.6/4.2 solar inverters have been designed to withstand the harshest environmental conditions and the wide input voltage range makes the inverter suitable to low power installations with reduced PV solar string size.

Some advantages of the PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD – 3 to 4.2 kW include;

• High operating efficiency of 96.8%
• Dual maximum power point tracker allowing it to be utilized with solar power systems that are mounted at two different orientations
• Flat efficiency curve allowing the inverter to operate consistently within small fluctuations of input voltage
• Advanced maximum power point tracking system that allows real time monitoring to improve the system output
• Safety disconnecting switches in accordance with international standard
• High ambient temperature range
• Contains natural convection cooling creating maximum reliability
• Low output current harmonic distortion (lesser than 3.5%)

PVI-5000/6000-TL-OUTD – 5 to 6 kW – Single Phase String Inverters

PVI-5000-6000-TL-OUTD

The ABB PVI-5.0TL-OUTD inverter is specifically designed for residential solar systems and small commercial solar systems. This inverter caters for solar in

stallations that fall between the 5kw and 20kw range. In addition, the ABB PVI-5.0TL-OUTD solar inverter has been designed to withstand the harshest environmental conditions and the wide input voltage range makes the inverter suitable to low power installations with reduced PV solar string size. Some advantages of the ABB PVI-5.0TL-OUTD inverter include:

• High operating efficiency of 97.0%
• Flat efficiency curve allowing the inverter to operate consistently within small fluctuations of input voltage
• Flexible input range allowing the inverter to be integrated to a wide range of solar power system designs
• Natural convection cooling equating to improved reliability
• Safety disconnecting switches in accordance with international standards

PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD – 10 to 12.5 kW – Three Phase String Inverters

BROCHURE – PVI-10-12.5-TL-OUTD

The ABB PVI-12.5TL-OUTD inverter is unique in terms of its ability to closely monitor and control the performance of the solar panels even if the solar insolation is very volatile. It also has a wide voltage input range that allows it to be very flexible to fit various sizes of commercial scale solar power systems. Overall, the ABB PVI-12.5TL-OUTD inverter is a great addition to any medium to large scale commercial solar power systems. Some advantages of the ABB PVI-12.5TL-OUTD inverter are:

• High operating efficiency of 97.8%
• ‘Electrolyte-free’ power converter to further increase the life expectancy and long term reliability
• The inverter has two independent maximum power point trackers used to integrate solar panels that are mounted on different orientations
• Safety disconnecting switches are installed in compliance to the international standards
• Flat efficiency curve allows the inverter to operate consistently within small fluctuations of input voltage

TRIO Range – Three Phase String Inverters

The three-phase commercial inverter offers more flexibility and control to installers who have large installations with varying aspects or orientations. The dual input section containing two, independent Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), allows optimal energy harvesting from two sub-arrays
oriented in different directions. The TRIO features a high speed and precise MPPT algorithm for real power tracking and improved energy harvesting.

TRIO-5.8/7.5/8.5-TL-OUTD – 5.8 to 8.5 kW

BROCHURE – TRIO-5.8-7.5-8.5-TL-OUTD

The ABB TRIO-8.5TL-OUTD inverter is an “all-rounder” device that offers good performance, easy installation and real time monitoring and control. This inverter is a downsized version of the other TRIO commercial grade inverters from ABB and has been adapted to suit residential customers. The device contains a higher quality AC/DC conversion and is more flexible when matching the larger residential photovoltaic (PV) systems. Overall, the ABB TRIO-8.5TL-OUTD inverter is a high standard product to suit the needs of residential solar power system owners. Some advantages of the ABB TRIO-8.5TL-OUTD inverter include:

• Peak efficiency of 98%
• Dual maximum power point tracker allowing the inverter to be used with solar power systems that are mounted at two different orientations
• Built-in reactive power management system to increase system efficiency
• Unique sliding cover design allowing easier installation and maintenance
• Data logger and Ethernet options are available for close monitoring and control

TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD – 20 to 27.6 kW

BROCHURE – TRIO-20-27.6-TL-OUTD

The ABB TRIO-27.6TL-OUTD inverter offers a flexible solution for large scale commercial solar power systems that require close monitoring and control. In addition, the inverter contains a separate wiring box to reduce the difficulty of installing the device. The ABB TRIO-27.6TL-OUTD inverter can fulfill the needs of even the largest photovoltaic systems. Some advantages of the ABB TRIO-27.6TL-OUTD inverter include:

• Maximum efficiency of 98.2%
• Two independent maximum power point trackers used to integrate solar panels that are mounted on different orientations
• Exterior design suitable for operation in any environmental condition
• Flexible design allowing the inverter to be integrated with different string configurations
• No used of electrolytic capacitors meaning that the device has a longer life expectancy