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Reduce energy costs with efficient solar power Photovoltaic products and solutions for residential & commercial buildings, and power plants

Innovative photovoltaic solutions that give you world-class, reliable performance

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Solar solutions for any size installation

Solar solutions for any application Global energy demands increase every day. Consumption of electricity is growing disproportionately as industry and domestic systems require ever-greater amounts of energy. Renewable energy, from sources such as photovoltaic power, must help the world answer the energy challenge. In fact, by 2020, the Renewables Directive in Europe mandates that 20 per cent of energy must come from renewable sources.

As The Global Specialist in Energy ManagementTM, Schneider ElectricTM provides complete photovoltaic solutions for any size installation, from residential rooftops to utility-scale farms. Our innovative products help you get the most efficient solar harvest from your installation, and benefit from having a single supplier for all your components. Our products and solutions are present at every link in the energy chain and contribute to your energy savings.

20%

the amount of all energy in Europe that must come from renewable sources by 2020

Experience you can depend on All Schneider Electric components and products are designed and built to the highest standards, and are engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of your installation, for

professional solutions that stand out for your customers. Our expertise gives you significant value with low risk, with a high degree of confidence in your installations.

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Introducing Schneider Electric customised and highly-efficient PV solutions Commercial and industrial buildings Our solution: Switchgear and circuit protection Power conversion substation Grid connection substation Inverters and array boxes Supervision and monitoring Panel structures

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Key components of our complete solar solutions >> DC products >> Inverters >> AC products >> Enclosures

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Off-grid and backup power

Our solution: Multi-source management Inverters and chargers Circuit protection

Residential grid-tie solar Our solution: Switchgear and circuit protection Inverters

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Solutions for residential buildings Introducing easy-to-install solar products that reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in homes Schneider Electric photovoltaic packages give you dependable, clean, and affordable solar power. High quality, highly efficient, and available everywhere, our systems are safe, easy-to-install and 100 per cent reliable, giving you a competitive edge.

Our complete grid-tie electrical systems provide you and your customers with turnkey photovoltaic power systems designed to suit your requirements. They increase the value of your customers’ homes, lower monthly living costs, and reduce carbon footprints.

PV emergency box

DC box 1ph inverters 2 to 6 kW

C60NA DC switch disconnector C60NA DC switch disconnector

MX+OF/MN auxiliary switch

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Interpact INS PV-1 switch disconnector

Open Monitoring Solution iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester

‘Homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills can count on our reliable PV solutions’.

Residential application (1 - 10 kW)* Solar power systems for residential applications can range up to 10 kW. We can provide every component you need for your solar installation.

AC box iID300mA ASi residual current devices

Residential enclosure

PV emergency control

iC60 circuit breakers iQuick PF surge arresters

Emergency stop

ns iEM2000T meters

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Solutions for small buildings Small building application connected to LV grid (10 - 100 kW)

PV emergency box

PV emergency control

Kaedra or Thalassa

DC box 3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW

C60NA DC switch disconnector

iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester

C60NA DC or SW60 DC switch disconnector Open Monitoring Solutions

Emergency stop MX+OF/MN auxiliary switch

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iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester

‘Solutions that offer 100 per cent green energy with zero carbon emissions – that’s smart business’.

We also have systems ideally suited for commercial use that can offset energy costs for small businesses and small buildings. Schneider Electric solar solutions are designed to be as efficient as possible while having a minimal system footprint. Designed for applications up to 100 kW, these solutions are easily mounted on rooftops, in parking lots or other available ground-mount spaces. Plus, our solutions are designed to last, and guarantee reliable, 100 per cent green energy production with zero carbon emissions for many years to come.

> A smart solution which is easy to

install and maintain, highly flexible, and powerful

> A trusted, dependable supplier providing turn-key electrical Balance of System solutions

> Local, long-term support from a global partner

> Savings of up to 30% off your energy AC box

bill with reliable, clean energy from the sun

Prisma Plus G enclosure

iC60 circuit breakers

Interpact INS AC

iEM3000 meters

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iQuick PF surge arresters

Compact NSX switch disconnector * PV system design may vary depending on the market and the customer’s needs

the number of countries that have some renewable energy policy in place today

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Solutions for large buildings A perfect match for your enterprise In larger-scale applications, we offer unique opportunities to optimise the efficiency of your installation. Our customised, modular solutions provide the complete electrical chain between modules and grid connection – everything you’ll need – including realtime monitoring, advanced automation, reliable supervision, power conversion, and security. They install easily on rooftops or surrounding spaces, and give you the high availability

and efficiency you need, from a single supplier. You also get the peace of mind that your installation will meet local regulations. Large photovoltaic systems can be designed with either centralised or decentralised architectures. The following pages give an overview of these architectures and their benefits, but the optimal architecture for your PV system ultimately depends on a number of local factors.

Array Box

TeSys DF PV fuse carriers Compact NSX DC PV switch disconnector iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester Advantys STB digital input modules

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‘We deliver everything between module and grid connection – the complete power conversion chain’.

Large building application (100 - 1000 kW)*

Centralised architecture A centralised system routes DC power generated by the solar panels through a single inverter. It’s a good choice if all of your solar panels and generators are of the same make or share the same technical characteristics. One advantage of a centralised architecture is that it’s easier to install, with less AC cabling involved. Also, because all the solar energy produced by the system moves through a single inverter or PV box, monitoring is less complicated and the overall reliability of the system may be higher.

PV Box DC combiner boxes

Spacial or Prisma

Inverter 100 - 680 kW Sepam protection relays

iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester

Compact NSX MCCB including monitoring (Micrologic) MV/LV Distribution transformer Compact NSX DC PV switch disconnector

iQuick PRD surge arrester

SM6 modular switchboard Conext Control

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Solutions for large buildings

DC box PV emergency box

Kaedra or Thalassa

AC box

3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW

Prisma Plus G enclosure

iC60 circuit breakers

C60NA DC or switch disconnector

iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester

MX+OF/MN auxiliary switch

PV emergency control

Emergency stop

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C60NA DC or SW60 DC switch disconnector

iPRD40r PV-DC surge arrester

Interpact INS AC

iEM3000 meters

iQuick PF surge arresters

Compact NSX switch disconnecto

‘Our solutions are customised to optimise the efficiency of your large-scale installation’.

Large building application (100 - 1000 kW)*

Decentralised architecture A decentralised system routes DC power generated by the solar panels through more than one inverter. This architecture may be the best choice for PV systems which incorporate panels of different brands or technical characteristics, or use mismatched generators. Having more than one inverter lets you operate different equipment at optimal levels. Maintenance of a decentralised system is simpler and more cost efficient because you can take a single inverter offline without shutting down the entire system. Decentralisation can be more suitable for sites with space or access limitations – installing several smaller inverters may be easier and less expensive than installing one large, hard-to-maneuver inverter.

KEY COMPONENTS OF ANY LARGE BUILDING APPLICATION INCLUDE: Inverters for network connection >> Schneider Electric inverters

Roof mount custom solutions Ground mount custom solutions Electric distribution LV/MV >> LV Protection box (DC/AC) >> Transformer and MV boxes >> Branch point

Prisma

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Supervision and control >> SCADA software >> Data acquisition

* Common gateway for all applications

Security systems

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Conext Control

Power distribution substation

Predictive and corrective maintenance

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Solutions for PV power plants Introducing comprehensive electrical infrastructures, custom designed to improve the efficiency of large-scale installations Our turnkey, customised solutions are designed to ensure 97.5 per cent power availability over 20 years, far exceeding typical solar industry standards for utilityscale operations. This means greater energy efficiency and greater company

revenues. Complete modular solutions provide optimum time to market to help you reduce costs, and include power conversion, electrical distribution and supervision capabilities specifically adapted to solar applications.

PV power plant application ( >1MW)*

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PV Box

Array Box

Spacial enclosure

Inverters 500 to 680 kW

TeSys DF PV fuse carriers

iPRD 40r PV-DC surge arrester Advantys STB digital input modules

Compact NSX DC PV switch disconnector

DC boxes Masterpact NW DC ACB circuit breaker Compact NSX DC PV MCCB

Masterpact ACB (including monitoring) TeSys contactor (600–2100A AC1)

iQuick PRD surge arrester SM6 MV compact switchboard

Conext Control

* PV system design may vary depending on the market and the customer’s needs

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MV/LV distribution transformer

‘Our turnkey solutions exceed the typical solar industry standards for utility-scale operations’.

Turnkey solutions The PV Box is a complete solution for electrical distribution, automation, security, monitoring, and control available from Schneider Electric. A pre-wired equipment package for the European and North American markets, it is designed to meet the demands of large-scale, grid-tied solar farms and large commercial rooftop solar installations.

100 MW

the upper range of our capabilities for solar farms utilising the PV Box

PV Box Europe*

wer distribution substation

Integrated MV switchgear providing gridconnection and transformer feeder with circuit-breaker. Meets FNN and BDEW gridconnection requirements and is available at 500, 630, 1000, and 1250 kW power levels.

Pelco security system

PV Box North America* Concrete or metallic execution. Integrated Square D™ step-up transformer and medium voltage fused disconnect.

Prisma range enclosures

Sepam protection relays

Conext Control Monitoring solution for large commercial and PV power plants, suitable for harsh environmental conditions thanks to the use of industrial devices. Adaptable solution that fits your service contract. Provides optimised supervision of single or multiple sites with remote control.

SM6 modular switchboard Conext Control

*Engineered to order PV Boxes

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Solutions for Off-grid, Grid-interactive, and Backup Power Applications Grid-interactive and backup power The Schneider Electric Conext™ XW System* is the ideal solution for gridinteractive and off-grid single-phase, splitphase, and three-phase applications. Most applications use solar arrays, but a wind generator, micro-hydro generator, and/or a fuel generator can also be incorporated into the system. The grid interactive functionality allows excess energy that is generated to be exported to the grid, and allows the grid to act as an additional energy source

to charge the system’s batteries. Gridconnected homes can also benefit from the use of a Schneider Electric Conext XW System as the inverter will automatically detect a grid failure and instantly switch to backup power stored in the battery bank. When the grid is active, the XW System will monitor and regulate battery charging to ensure the batteries are ready to supply backup power when the grid fails.

*other inverters & solutions available – see product selection section

Conext XW SCP

Conext Gateway

Conext XW MPPT Charge Controller

Battery

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Conext XW

‘Our off-grid and backup solutions help maximise your clean energy supply’.

Off-grid power The Schneider Electric Conext XW System can process multiple forms of incoming power, making it a popular choice for off-grid applications (those not connected to the grid), as it provides homes with a completely autonomous supply of electricity. Most applications use solar arrays, but a wind generator, micro-hydro generator, and/or a fuel generator can also be incorporated into the system.

Conext XW AGS

W Inverter/Charger

Generator

> Residential, commercial, and industrial > E xpandable system up to 36 kW using modular components

Home Electric Appliances

Grid

> All devices fully networked > S uperior battery management and charging

>H  igh quality AC output with fast transfer time

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Get a balance of system that delivers a strong return on investment

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Product Selection Guide

DC products (1)

Residential (1-10 kW) and small building (10-100 kW)

Interpact™ INS PV-1

C60NA-DC The C60NA-DC is a DC switch disconnector dedicated to array isolation and control in photovoltaic installation with Voc up to 1000 Vdc.

The INS PV1 is a DC switch disconnector dedicated to array isolation and control with Voc up to 600 Vdc.

Grid-Tie Inverters

A proven, high-frequency, compact design featuring wide MPPT ranges and high efficiency for small and large systems. Available in 2.8 - 5 kW.

The latest technology for small to medium commercial applications, this transformerless design features high peak and EU efficiency, real-time monitoring and easy customisation. Available in 15 kW and 20 kW.

Compact™ NSX

Enclosures

AC products (1)

Interpact INS This switch disconnector is designed for maximum performance and safety; comes with a wide choice of accessories and auxiliaries.

Molded case power circuit breakers and switch disconnectors with new breaking capacities and integrated monitoring.

Kaedra™

Easy to install and safe to use, comply with national and international standards, guaranteed.

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The C60PV-DC is a DC circuit breaker from 1 to 25A with operating voltage up to 800 Vdc.

Small Commercial Conext TL (EMEA)

Residential - Conext TX (NA), GT (Aust & Spain)

Residential switchboards

C60PV-DC

Complete range of weatherproof enclosures (IP65 and IK09) from 5 to 72 modules combining style and robustness.

MCB C60 C60 AC circuit breakers are dedicated to final distribution applications, with operating voltage up to 440 Vac.

iPRD40r PV-DC

MX+OF/MN

This DC type 2 surge arrester is designed to help protect PV panels and the DC inverter input from overvoltages due to lightning strikes. It is available in two versions: 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc.

iQuick PF

An MCB auxiliary switch dedicated to PV installations. It sends information about the status of the protection devices.

iEM2000T

iEM3000

This precabled surge arrester protects inverters from maximum discharge currents up to 10 kA.

Pragma™ A complete range of 13/18/24 modular enclosures. Surface-or flush-mounting available.

iEM3000 series energy meters are DIN railmounted, and designed for metering active energy and other parameters in threephase electric circuits.

iEM2000T kilowatt-hour meters are DIN rail-mounted, and designed for metering active energy consumed by a single-phase electric circuit.

Prisma Plus G Wall-mounted and floorstanding enclosures for electrical switchboards up to 630 A, Icw: 25 kA rms/1s (wall-mounted).

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Product Selection Guide

DC products (1)

Large building (100-1000 kW) and PV power plants ( >1000 kW)

Array Box

Allows connecting several strings of PV modules in parallel and delivers the output DC voltage and current according to the inverter power rating.

Masterpact™ NW DC High current air circuit breakers from 800 to 4000 A. Wide range of common auxiliaries and accessories interchangeable on site.

GT100/GT250 Solar Inverters (North America) Inverters AC products (1) Enclosures

This 3-phase inverter provides high availability, industry-leading CEC efficiency of 97 per cent, and is tested at a high level to enhance reliability.

Compact NS & NSX Molded case power monitoring circuit breakers and switch disconnectors with integrated monitoring and new breaking capacities.

High current air circuit breakers from 800 to 6300 A. Wide range of common auxiliaries and accessories interchangeable on site.

Thalassa™

Spacial™ Wall-mounted steel enclosure, made from single piece metal sheet, folded and welded on the corners for high robustness.

Full range of insulated enclosures suitable to produce class II assemblies.

MV/LV transformer MV/LV offer

DC circuit breakers and switch disconnectors are available for photovoltaic applications up to 1000 Vdc.

GT500 Solar Inverter (North America)

Ultra-efficient design with industry-leading CEC efficiency of 96 per cent, with isolation transformer in one unit. Includes AC and DC disconnects.

Masterpact NW

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Compact NSX DC PV

RM6 switchgear

Distribution transformers. A cost-effective solution for PV electrical distribution networks.

(1) IEC products. Please consult us for equivalent UL-Certified products

Compact self-contained totally insulated switchgear comprises 1 to 4 integrated, low dimension functional units.

SM6 switchgear Modular, comprehensive range of metal-enclosed switchgear and control gear units up to 24 kV.

iPRD 40r PV-DC

TeSys™ DF PV

This DC type 2 surge arrester is designed to help protect PV panels and the DC inverter input from overvoltages due to lightning strikes. It is available in two versions 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc.

TeSys B Bar-mounted DC contactors range specific designed to control and disconnect between photovoltic panels and DC inverters.

Fuse carriers from 0.5 A to 32 A, up to 1000 V. Its compact size helps to reduce the overall size of the installation.

GT250 E, GT500 E, & GT630 E Grid-Tie Solar Inverters

Conext XC Solar Inverter The XC series has peak efficiencies of 98.9 per cent and its flexibility allows the inverter to be configured with voltage and power outputs up to 680 kVA.

TeSys F AC1 contactors Contactors for resistive applications from 600 to 2100 A, guaranteeing electrical coordination with fuses offer and with Masterpact NW circuit breakers.

Digital Signal Processor-based controls with self-diagnostics, power protection, and LCD for display of operating status.

iQuick PRD Type 2 withdrawable surge arrester, with maximum discharge current 8 to 40 kA suitable for any earthing system.

Prisma™ range Wall-mounted and floorstanding enclosures for electrical switchboards up to 3200 A.

Sepam protective relays Sepam MV digital protection relays for current and voltage protection, for any distribution system.

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Product Selection Guide

Off-grid Inverter/Chargers

Off-grid and Backup

Conext XW Inverter/Charger An adaptable and scalable solution for grid-interactive and off-grid single-phase, split-phase, and threephase applications up to 36 kW.

Designed for battery based off-grid backup power applications for remote locations or when the grid goes down, this pure sine-wave inverter/charger is one of the most advanced inverter/ chargers in the market today.

XW MPPT 80 600

XW MPPT 60 120 Charge Controllers

Conext SW Inverter/Charger

Tracks the electrical maximum power point of a PV array to deliver the maximum available current for charging batteries. Accepts PV array voltages up to 120 Volts.

Innovative charge controller that offers an industry-first set of features: high PV input voltage (up to 600 Vdc), Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), and 80 A charge current. Delivers lower installation costs through fewer PV strings, longer home runs, smaller wiring and conduit, and virtual elimination of PV combiner boxes and circuit breakers.

The XW Conduit Box (XW CB) can be used to create systems larger than two inverters, or to retrofit Xantrex XW Inverters into existing systems.

The XW Power Distribution Panel (PDP) with conduit box is factory-wired and labeled to support a code-compliant single-inverter installation.

XW SCP

XW CK

The XW System Control Panel (XW SCP) features a graphical, backlit LCD display that provides system configuration and diagnostic information for devices connected to the Xanbus™ enabled network.

The XW Connection Kit (CK) is a wiring kit and conduit box used to connect a second inverter to an XW Power Distribution Panel.

Accessories

The C Series are field configurable for 12 and 24 Vdc operation. The C40 may be configured for 12, 24, or 48 Vdc operation. All can be used as a charge, diversion, or load.

XW CB

XW PDP

BTS

XW AGS The XW Automatic Generator Start (XW AGS) activates a generator to provide an XW inverter/charger with power to recharge a battery bank or provide additional power for heavy loads. 22

C Series Controller

The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) mounts on your battery and measures its temperature.

Added value offer

Communications Gateway

Monitoring

The Gateway bridges the gap between a GT Inverter or Conext XW System and the system owner’s computer, making it the central component for a residential or small commercial remote monitoring system.

M340 Far more than a PLC, our programmable automation controllers (PACs) are built to suit the needs of the process industry and a wide range of demanding automation applications.

Secutity

Sarix™ camera systems by Pelco

A versatile network-based imaging platform that can adapt quickly to new technology, bringing you advanced cameras faster and in a variety of form factors and enclosures.

Advantys™ STB digital input modules Our IP20 distributed I/Os are designed for distributed connection to sensors and actuators. Adaptable to your network, and compatible with most major fieldbus networks: Modbus, Ethernet, CANopen®, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS®, and INTERBUS®.

Spectra™ Dome Positioning System by Pelco

With industry-defining features designed for security, Spectra continues to deliver high image quality, high performance and reliability – for both IP and analog applications.

ExSite™ Explosion Proof Camera by Pelco

ExSite Explosion Proof Camera Systems meet rigorous hazardous location certifications with stateof-the-art integration, control and programmability.

DS NVs The Digital Sentry® security software solution scales from single video server applications to multiple, distributed servers. DS NVs, is a full-featured, economical video solution.

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Schneider Electric: A trusted partner for all phases of your project

From product availability to worldwide services, Schneider Electric brings reliable solar power to wherever you happen to be Comprehensive and innovative solutions… >> Maximum quality standards during design, installation, and maintenance >> Integrated solution for electrical distribution, automation, security, monitoring,

and control >> Engineering and design capabilities >> Value added by the Schneider Electric proven experience

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24-hour

technical assistance

… for the entire life cycle of your installation >> Maintain a high level of availability while reducing overall energy costs >> Optimisation of both capital and operational expenses >> Continuing improvements and upgrades >> Global support, including 24-hour technical assistance >> Localised services for enhanced support to the end-user in any country

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