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Chapter 2 Overview
2.1 Inverter for grid-tied PV systems
CPS SC20KTL-DO/US-480 inverter is suitable for use with commercial
and large scale PV grid-tied systems. The system is generally made up of PV
modules, DC power distribution equipment, PV inverter and AC power
distribution equipment (Figure 2-1). The inverter converts the DC from PV
modules to AC with the same frequency and phase as the AC grid. All or part
of the AC power is supplied to local loads, and the surplus power is supplied to
the electricity grid.
DC power
distribution
equipments
AC Grid
Bidirectional
electric meter
AC power
distribution
equipments
Figure 2-1 Grid-tied PV system
2.2 Product type description
CPS SC20KTL-DO/US-480 is a two-MPPT PV inverter integrated with the
DC and AC switches for indoor and outdoor application. The suffix
“US” means
that this model of inverter passes the UL certification and is specialized for the
American market.
2.3 Product features
CPS SC20KTL-DO/US-480 inverter incorporates the advanced 3-level
and MOSFET paralleled with IGBT technology to minimize the energy loss.
The two-MPPT design has the benefit of increasing the power generating
