Syracuse Solar and Wind of Central New York and Sunny Boy Inverters

SMA Sunny Boy Grid Tied Inverters

The Sunny Boy is a DC to AC grid-tied utility interactive inverter for use with photovoltaic (solar electric ), fuel cell, wind turbine and other sources of DC power.

The Sunny Boy converts solar power from a DC source (solar panels) and converts it to AC power for the utility grid. This power is delivered first to local loads (appliances, lights, motor loads, etc.), with any excess power fed to the utility. The power consumed by the local loads reduces the power needed from the utility. Excess power may actually “spin the utility meter backwards” depending on the type of meter in your system. This power may also be recorded as power credits by the utility company depending on the interconnection agreement. An example of basic system components is shown in Figure below.

Anti-Islanding Protection

Islanding is a condition that can occur if the utility grid is disconnected while the Sunny Boy is operating and the remaining load is resonant at 60 Hz (US based systems) and matches the output of the Sunny Boy perfectly. This condition is highly unlikely and had never been witnessed outside of a controlled laboratory. Nevertheless, the Sunny Boy utilizes an advanced active islanding protection algorithm to ensure that the system will not export power into a balanced 60 Hz resonant load while the utility is disconnected. The Sunny Boy periodically injects both leading and lagging reactive current into the utility grid. This method has been proven by Underwriters Laboratories to effectively destabilize and disconnect from a balanced island condition.

PV Ground Fault Detection and Interruption

The Sunny Boy is equipped with a ground fault detection device. If a ground fault current greater than 1 Amp is detected, the Sunny Boy will shut down and display the fault condition on the user interface display. Once the ground fault is located and corrected, the ground fault error will need to be manually cleared and the inverter will then resume normal operation

SMA Sunny Boy 3000 to 7000US

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SMA Sunny Boy 3000-7000 Watt Inverters

nstalled all across Syracuse and Central new York, the Sunny Boy 3000US, 4000US, 5000US, 6000US, and 7000US are the first of the new “US” series of Sunny Boy string inverters. They have been updated with our most advanced technology and are designed specifically to meet the new IEEE 1547 requirements as well as Syracuse’s harsh winters. The high efficiency means better overall performance and shorter payback periods. Each are engineered and built to last Central New York’s severe weather conditions and now come with a standard ten year warranty.

SMA Sunny Boy 8000 US

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NEW SMA Sunny Boy 8000 US

New to Syracuse and all of Central New York is the SMA Sunny Boy 8000 US The Sunny Boy US series of inverters utilize our proven technology and are designed specifically to meet IEEE-1547 requirements. The new SMA 8000 is compatible with the popular Sunny Tower. Increased efficiency means better performance and shorter payback periods. All SMA Models are field-configurable for positive ground systems making them more versatile than ever. Throughout Central New York, Sunny Boy is the benchmark for PV inverter performance and reliability.

SMA Sunny Boy HF

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SMA Sunny Boy HF Grid Tied Inverter

All of Central New York can SMA Sunny Boy HF Grid Tied inverter take advantage of the newest innovation is solar technology. SMA’s new Sunny Boy high frequency inverter offers ultra high efficiency, a slim-line enclosure and reduced weight. If you are building a new home in the Syracuse area and would like to integrate alternative energy into your home this is the way to do it. The Sunny Boy HF series of inverters can be mounted in between wall studs, making it perfect for new construction. The inverters automatic grid detection and its unique configuration for positive grounding with a wide voltage input makes it an exceptional system to install in Central New York homes. The Sunny boy HF has a modern graphic display and wireless Bluetooth® communication system also makes the new Sunny Boy easy to use.