Burnaby, Canada, October 16, 2014 – Schneider ElectricTM Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for solar power conversion chain, announces the launch of the new PV Skid, an optimized power conversion system designed for North American photovoltaic (PV) power plants.
Schneider Electric will be exhibiting in booth #1024 at Solar Power International on October 20-23, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where attendees will be able to learn more about the new PV Skid solution from Schneider Electric.
Introducing the PV Skid
“We’re proud to announce the launch of the new PV Skid, which follows the success of our PV Box RT and ST solutions already installed in PV power plants globally,” said Arnaud Cantin, Vice-President of the Utility-Scale Line of Business. “The PV Skid, tailored for North American power plants, strengthens Schneider Electric’s commitment to meeting the needs of customers by adapting to different geographies and local requirements.”
The new PV Skid from Schneider Electric is a fully industrialized plug and play conversion system designed for centralized PV power plants. Based on the successful Conext Core XC-NA UL 1741 1000VDC inverter platform, it is available in configurations from 1MW to 2MW AC with several optional features, including: extended temperature range from – 35 to +55°C, load center for tracker systems, and a canopy for sun protection. The PV Skid solution is delivered pre-assembled, configured, and tested to reduce on-site labor and expedite project completion.