The solar power set "PV Power VIII" offers aprofessional stand-alone 230V AC hybrid power supply. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, in particular for remote homes and offices. You may connect AC consumers with a continuous load of up to 5000W and a short-term peak load of up to 15kW. The excellent overload capability as well as the true sine wave of the inverter guarantee a safe and trouble-free operation of all consumers such as lighting, TV, video/DVD, radio, water pump, power drill, coffee maschine, refridgerator etc.

In addition to the solar modules, the public grid or a fuel generator can be connected to the system as power respectively charging source. The entire system may thus be able to maintain an uninterruptible power supply, even during months with low insolation. A built-in change-over contact allows an automatic start and stop of the grid or generator power source.

Features at a glance!

The set consists of 1x inverter/battery charger Studer HPC 6000 with 48V system voltage, 1x solar charge regulator Steca Tarom 440 - 48, 8x 175 watt peak polycrystalline solar module Schott Poly 175 incl. pitched roof mounting system, 8x 200 amp-hour maintenance-free solar battery Banner SBV 12-200, 1x battery circuit breaker with NH fuses as well as the entire pre-fabricated cabling for the solar modules and batteries.

Due to the powerful solar charge regulator of 40A (short circuit current) charging current at 48V, the system may at all times be upgraded by additional solar modules. A total of 16 solar modules type Schott Poly 175 (175Wp) with an overall output of 2800Wp may be installed. Likewise, the storage capacity may even be upgraded by additional batteries of the same make.

Functional Principle

The solar set "PV Power VIII" consists of four main components: solar charge regulator, inverter/charger, solar modules and batteries.

The charge regulators take care that the energy produced by the solar modules or by the AC power source is stored in the batteries. They protect the battery bank against harmful overload and, in combination with an intelligent charging algorithm, they guarantee a long lifetime of the batteries.

The inverter transforms the energy produced by the solar modules or the AC power sources, which is stored in the battery bank, into 230V AC power. It also prevents the batteries from beeing deep discharged by disconnecting consumer loads in case of a low battery level.

As the solar energy is buffered in the battery, power is available at all times, even at night or during cloudy weather.

The battery circuit breaker provides additional safety during installation and operation of the power system.

Each single component of the power set matches up the other ones perfectly. The tailored solar mounting system as well as the pre-fabricated cabling with plug socket reduce installation work to a minimum. In addition, the fused circuit breaker ensures safe installation and operation.

A subsequent upgrading of the set is possible at any time without having to replace any of the existing components!

Energy Available

The actual energy made available by the "PV Power Set VIII" depends on the geographic location of the installation site. In Central Europe, a constant solar power supply throughout the year is not possible, because of the poor insolation during winter months. According to the application it is recommended to reduce the consumption during these months or to use a conventional power generator to fill the gap. In Southern Europe, the seasonal variations are less distinct and, depending on the site of installation, the energy requirement may be covered entirely by solar power.

Below, please find some examples of the daily energy that may be available:

Average daily available energy (Central Europe)

4100Wh (ø 4.5kWh/m²/day)

1830Wh (ø 2kWh/m²/day)

735Wh (ø 0.8kWh/m²/day)

Average daily available energy (Southern Europe)

5500Wh (ø 6kWh/m²/day)

3650Wh (ø 4kWh/m²/day)

2300Wh (ø 2.5kWh/m²/day)

	Summer (Apr.-Sept.)		Winter (Oct.-Mar.)		Month with lowest insolation (Dec.)

In case the energy production exceeds the consumption (e.g. weekend application), excess solar power will be stored in the battery. Once the battery is fully charged the following amount of energy is available:

In any case, before buying this system, check carefully if your requirements are met, in particular if the power set matches the projected consumer profile. Please, also refer to our FAQs for further information or contact us directly.

Solar Generator Mounting Options

There are 3 mounting options available for the solar generator included in this power set. Please do not forget to specify the desired mounting option ordering!

Pitched Roof - Hook	Pitched Roof - Hanger Bolt	Flat Roof / Ground Mount
(tiles, pantiles)	(corrugated sheets, roofing felt)	(selectable elevation)
no surcharge	no surcharge	surcharge see option

Optional Accessories / Upgrades

The following accessories and upgrades are available for this power set. Be sure to choose each desired option when ordering!

Pre-assembled Electronics Board

Ready-to-operate board for wall mounting with pre-mounted and pre-wired components. The board is addtionally equipped with an electric meter, AC distribution box including ground fault circuit interrupter and automatic circuit breakers and AC double socket.

Dimensions (length x height): 900 mm x 1000mm

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Remote Control RCC-01

Remote control with comprehensive LED-display for inverter/charger unit. Also serves as programming interface for the inverter's built-in potential free contact and the individual adjustment of most system parameters. Supplied with 20m cable. Suitable for in- and on-wall mounting.

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Battery Temperature Sensor CT-35

The sensor CT-35 adapts charge voltages to the temperature variations of the battery and thus extents lifetime of the battery under extreme temperature conditions. Supplied with 3m cable.

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Banner Gel batteries (SBG) instead of AGM (SBV)

Gel batteries have a slightly higher cycle lifetime than AGM batteries and are therefore more suitable for applications which exceed standard weekend operation.

Datasheet Banner SBG-Series (PDF)

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Questions & Answers

Which consumers may I operate? How long may I operate them? How long does it take to fully charge the battery? These questions and more will be answered in our FAQs.

Scope of Delivery / Technical Data