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This Technical Information explains how to achieve 100 % self-consumption, creating a situation where no PV
energy is exported to the electricity grid. The rationale for applying such functionality can be derived from
several circumstances. For instance, the regulatory environment can excessively complicate the feed-in of PV
energy to the electricity grid.
This document describes which devices are required to set up a zero export PV solution. It comprises products
manufactured by SMA Solar Technology AG and devices which need to be sourced externally. Additionally,
it provides details of the SMA Power Control Module and some ideas regarding the configuration of such a
solution.
SMA Solar Technology AG strongly recommends that you contact the local network operator before
connecting a PV installation.
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Required products
The following products or functionalities are required to realize a zero export PV solution:
Product
Manufacturer
Measurement device
To be sourced externally
To be sourced externally
The idea is to reduce the output power of the PV inverters in a situation where a power flow to the electricity
grid is detected. The measurement device constantly measures the power flow towards the electricity grid and
forwards the information to the PLC. According to its settings the PLC then closes one or several of its relays
which activates one or more SMA Power Control Modules, resulting in the reduction of the output power of
the PV system.
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Digital input D2
Digital input D3
Digital input D4
Function
Open
Open
Open
Open
No active power
limitation: 100 %
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
No active power
limitation: 100 %
When the signal for 0 % is received it can be decided whether the grid relays should remain closed or if the
inverter should disconnect from the electricity grid. The reduction of the output power to the 4 different values
can be realized within 5 seconds, and disconnection can be performed within 2 seconds.
The respective parameter is called "Grid disconn. at 0 % specif. by feeding management". When this
parameter is activated ("Yes"), the inverter disconnects from the electricity grid if the SMA Power Control
Module specifies 0 %. When this parameter is deactivated ("No"), the inverter continues to feed in with the
minimum power at a power specification of 0 W.
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The following SMA inverters can be ordered ex works with the SMA Power Control Module or retrofitted with
the SMA Power Control Module:
Sunny Boy
SB 2500TLST-21
STP 5000TL-20
SB 3000TLST-21
STP 6000TL-20
SB 3000TL-21
STP 7000TL-20
SB 3600TL-21
STP 8000TL-20
SB 4000TL-21
STP 9000TL-20
SB 5000TL-21
STP 8000TL-10
V 2.50
STP 10000TL-10
STP 12000TL-10
STP 15000TL-10
STP 17000TL-10
STP 15000TLHE-10
STP 20000TLHE-10
STP 15000TLEE-10
STP 20000TLEE-10
For more information, refer to the installation manual of the SMA Power Control Module and the Technical
Information "SMA Power Control Module - Multifunction Interface for PV inverters" (see www.SMA-Solar.com).
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