GE Power & WaterRenewable Energy

Utility Scale Solar Solutions

GE Energy is a provider of utility scale

solutions for large-scale solar projects.

From state-of-the-art power electronics to

systems designed for flexibility and ease of

installation to cutting edge research and

development of solar thin film modules,

GE offers quality products and services

to fit your needs. As one of the leading

providers of renewable energy technologies,

GE has the expertise, resources, and

global footprint to best support the

lifecycle of your installation. All GE solar

products are backed by our commitment

to project execution and on-time delivery,

as well as by the strength of GE.

Brilliance* Solar Inverters

Experience power generation similar to a conventional power plant with GE’s Brilliance Solar Inverters, enabled with grid-friendly features and backed by GE’s history of innovation in power electronics.

Design EvolutionGE Energy’s Brilliance Solar Inverter is our latest evolution in renewable energy power electronics. Building on GE’s leadership in the renewable energy industry and designed with the heritage of GE’s proven controls expertise, the Brilliance Solar Inverter provides the superior grid performance and operational flexibility necessary for available, reliable solar electric power in multi-megawatt projects.

GE’s suite of utility scale inverters has been built on the proven platform of its 1.5 megawatt (MW) turbine design. GE’s 1.5 MW turbine is the most widely deployed turbine in the world, with several hundred million operating hours and gigawatt hours of renewable energy produced. In addition, GE’s 1.5 MW turbine has been selected for projects in over 20 countries world-wide.

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GE’s Solar Inverter is the fundamental power block within a system and can be grouped to support the size and scope of your solar electric power plant. To ensure ease of permitting, installation, and inspection, the GE inverter is certified to applicable UL and CSA standards.

The GE inverter utilizes a two-stage power conversion approach, which provides a standard 480vac output voltage, eliminating the need for an intermediate transformer, resulting in higher conversion efficiency compared to a single-stage power conversion system. If multiple inverters are connected to a medium voltage grid, a standard medium voltage transformer can be used.

Fitted with a robust outdoor-rated enclosure, the Brilliance Solar Inverter has been designed to perform even in extreme environmental conditions.

Note: Efficiency measured using the CEC Weighted Average, and does not include losses of the Medium Voltage Transformer. * 1000kw efficiency is preliminary. Cerification is in process.

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Technical Specifications: 700 kW and 1,000 kW Inverters

Output Power Nominal AC Power 700 kWAC 1,000 kWAC 1,000 kWAC

Nominal AC Voltage 480 Vac (+10/-5%) 480 Vac (+10/-5%) 480 Vac (+10/-5%)

Nominal AC Line Current 842 Aac 1,204 Aac 1,204 Aac

Nominal Grid Frequency 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz

Nominal Power Factor 0.99 or greater 0.99 or greater 0.99 or greater

Efficiency Peak Conversion Efficiency 97.6% > 98.0%* > 97.5%* (without transformer)

Weighted Efficiency 97.1% (CEC) > 97.5%* (EuroETA) > 97.0%* (CEC) (without transformer)

Night Time Consumption < 250 W < 250 W < 250 W

Input Power Input Voltage Max 600 Vdc 1,000 Vdc 1,000 Vdc

MPPT Voltage Range 300-600 Vdc 450-850 Vdc 450-850 Vdc

MPP DC Current 2,400 Adc 2,400 Adc 2,400 Adc

Max Isc 3,600 Adc 3,600 Adc 3,600 Adc

Dimensions Height 2,350 mm 2,350 mm 2,350 mm Width 3,400 mm 3,400 mm 3,400 mm Depth 1,300 mm 1,300 mm 1,300 mm Weight 4,000 kg 4,000 kg 4,000 kg

Environmental Outdoor Enclosure NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 3RDesign (NEMA 3S Bridge and Controls) (NEMA 3S Bridge and Controls) (NEMA 3S Bridge and Controls)

Operating Temperature -30.0 to 50.0 °C -30.0 to 50.0 °C -30.0 to 50.0 °C

Certifications UL508C CE UL508Cand Standards CSA 22.2 #14 CSA 22.2 #14 IEEE 519 IEEE 519 UL 50E/CSA C22.2 #94.2 UL 50E/CSA C22.2 #94.2 IBC/UBC Zone 4 (Seismic) IBC/UBC Zone 4 (Seismic) IEC 60721-3-3 Class 3M3 IEC 60721-3-3 Class 3M3 (Sine Vibration) (Sine Vibration) Ground Fault Indicator – Ground Fault Indicator – per UL1741 per UL1741

GE offers a growing portfolio of inverter solutions for a variety of applications and specifications. Talk to a GE sales representative to learn more about GE’s current and future portfolio.

Inverter Grid FeaturesGE’s innovative SunRIDE-THRU technology allows inverters to stay on-line during grid disturbances. SunRIDE-THRU includes Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT), Zero Voltage Ride Through (ZVRT), and High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT) capabilities. This broad range of capability provides uninterrupted service in the face of grid disturbances, which are prevalent in utility grids around the world.

GE’s SunFREE Reactive Power feature provides controlled reactive power through all operating conditions. Even when not generating active power, inverters with SunFREE can provide reactive power for continuous voltage support and regulation. This feature can eliminate the need for grid reinforcements—even in no-sun conditions—and may allow for more economic commitment of other generating resources.

Data VisualizationA convenient web-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) is provided for local or remote operation of each inverter. This enables password-protected access to inverter operation functions including startup, shutdown, mode selection and set-point adjustments, as well as alarm and maintenance. The HMI also provide data collection and display capability including:

• Live data trends

• Alarm and event messages

• Control status indication

• I/O data for options such as string current, temperature, and irradiance monitoring

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Maximizing Plant OperationsGE’s Brilliance Solar Inverter comes enabled with SunIQ* a reliable plant level control platform that includes the modern networks, software tools, and diagnostics needed to increase system availability.

Solar Monitoring and ControlsGE can take your solar plant’s performance to the next level with our SunIQ system, helping you to get the most complete information and desired production from your plant. SunIQ is an integrated plant level monitoring and control platform designed to bring together real-time plant-wide data visualization, data analysis, and troubleshooting with plant level operational control to enhance grid integration of solar.

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SunFREE: Reactive power even in no-sun conditions

SunRIDE-THRU: Uninterrupted inverter operation through grid disturbances

Grid-friendly plant controls — operate like a conventional power plant

Advanced operational tools — understand and optimize system performance

Plant Monitoring GE’s Solar SCADA application is included in the SunIQ system and provides a broad set of intuitive tools for a secure, real-time view of a solar plant’s operation and maintenance. The web-based SCADA application allows for evaluation of plant performance using real-time and historical data to diagnose performance variation sooner and allow for rapid fault resolution. In addition, the application provides a range of supervisory control functions for the inverter allowing operators to remotely command plant setpoints.

Solar SCADA Features• Real-time data visualization of the plant with

drill down capability

• Reporting based on historical data in SQL database

• Alarm notification via e-mail/SMS

• User configurable dashboards

• Remote troubleshooting of plant assets

• Industry standard interfaces for data access

Plant Control The SunIQ system includes a plant level controller that coordinates behavior of multiple inverters, thus enhancing the grid integration capabilities of the Solar power plant. Like a conventional power plant, the system controls reactive power supply (KVAR) to the grid, regulating system voltage and stabilizing weak grids. The system is also capable of regulating active power (kW) providing the grid operator with the ability to curtail kW output as well as control frequency droop and ramp rate. The system can be accessed either locally or remotely via the plant monitoring system or alternatively through analog/digital I/O.

GE’s system provides the following capabilities similar to those of a conventional power plant:

• Voltage/PF control: Regulates VARs, reduces voltage variations at point of interconnect (POI)

• Power curtailment: Regulates active power at the POI

• Over frequency droop: Reduces active power in response to frequency increase

• Ramp rate control: Controls MW/sec of generation change

• Start-up/shut-down: Avoids addition or removal of large blocks of power into/out of the grid at once

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By integrating our monitoring and control system into your solar power plant, you can meet many emerging grid code requirements related to a solar plant’s response.

Utility Scale Solar Packages and Life-cycle SupportIn addition to state-of-the-art power electronics, GE offers Utility Scale Solar solutions pre-engineered for ease of installation and scalability. GE’s Solar Plant has been optimized for easy integration onto the electric utility grid, and is designed with all components matched for high-performance in large-scale applications.

The Solar Plant has a standardized rectangular layout and includes solar modules, GE Brilliance Solar inverters, ground mount fixed angle racks, DC collection wiring and equipment, weather data collection sensors, assembly and reference installation documentation.

GE’s Solar Plant has been integrated to produce maximize overall power output, and can be easily grouped to support the size and scope of your project. The Solar Plant offers design flexibility, and is designed to fit a variety of solar module technologies. With the grid friendly features offered through GE’s Brilliance Inverter, GE’s Solar Plant provides performance similar to a conventional power plant.

Flexible OptionsThe Solar Plant can be customized to meet specific siting and project needs, including layout adjustments and equipment specifications. Options include:

• Full-scope installation

• Designs for varying environmental conditions (cold/hot weather, high wind, rocky soil, seismic, etc.)

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GE’s Solar Plant Includes:• Modules and racking• GE Brilliance Solar Inverters• DC collection wiring and

equipment• Weather data collection sensors

• Installation documentation

Utility Scale Solar Packages and Life-cycle SupportEnergy Services HeritageGE’s world class services organization operates locally in over 30 countries and has decades of experience in delivering solutions to our customers. Our full suite of renewable energy service solutions has been built on our continued commitment to maximizing customer value by increasing the reliability and availability of our wind and solar products, reducing installation down time and improving the lifetime performance of our renewable energy assets world-wide.

Bankable SolutionsGE has the resources and expertise to stand behind both our products and our customers.

11 Global Facilities • 900 Field Engineers and Technicians • US and EU Remote Operation Centers

Solar ServicesGE offers a competitive warranty on all of its solar products, including the Brilliance Inverter and Solar Plant. In addition to the warranty, GE has developed flexible service solutions designed to meet both customer and site requirements. GE offers an Availability Guarantee, demonstrating our confidence in our proven technology.

A trained field service staff of over 900 technicians is specifically devoted to servicing GE’s renewable energy portfolio, which includes over 14,000 wind converters. In addition, GE’s Service Centers located throughout North America and Europe are enabled to support GE’s Brilliance Solar Inverter and Solar Plant.

Proven Technology• One billion dollar technology investment in

renewable energy products and services• 14,000 wind turbines in operation

— 98.9% reliability (1.5 MW units) — Remote resets for over 250 faults

• 225,000,000+ operating hours• 21+ GW installed in 20 countries

Flexible Service Solutions• Competitive warranty and availability

guarantee• 24/7 remote monitoring, reporting,

diagnostics and resets• Annual inspections with wear and tear

parts replacement• Stocked component parts with next

day delivery

GE’s Renewable Energy ResourcesAs one of the leading suppliers of Renewable Energy technologies, GE has the resources, expertise, and regional capability to help you to ensure that your solar power plant is operating at peak performance.

24x7 customer support: GE’s customer support and remote monitoring centers in Schenectady, New York, Noblejas, Spain, and Salzbergen, Germany, provide continuous monitoring and diagnostics services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Dedicated regional support:Utilizing our extensive product knowledge, our regional team is there to ensure a timely resolution whenever and wherever you need us.

Maintenance and operations support:GE offers a wide range of flexible service solutions tailored to the maintenance and operation needs of your solar plant, ranging from technical advisory services to operations support on-site as needed.

Parts Center of Excellence:Availability of parts is critical to power plant operations. GE’s Parts Center of Excellence provides a full range of offerings, from forecasting and spare parts to remanufacturing and upgrades.

Training:At GE our goal is to provide our customer with the highest quality training so they can successfully operate their equipment. In addition to learning to maximize the efficiency of their equipment, we strive to help our students build lifelong skills that will help them succeed throughout their careers.

GE’s Renewable Energy ResourcesSolar SupportGE Energy’s solar products are backed by GE’s world class manufacturing processes. GE’s Global Renewable Energy business is headquartered in Schenectady, New York. Our Quality Management System, which incorporates our rigorous Six Sigma methodologies, provides our customers with quality assurance backed by the strength of GE. Our global project management and fulfillment expertise offer customers on-time delivery and schedule certainty. As one of the world’s largest power plant system providers, GE is uniquely positioned to provide customers with full-service project management solutions.

Global Research Center At GE’s Global Research Centers, some 3,000 people from nearly every major scientific discipline are working together at the intersection of technology and industry to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. The Research Center has been the cornerstone of innovation at GE for over a century. Today, it is one of the world’s largest and most diverse labs with facilities in New York, Germany, India, and China. At the Global Research Center we are heavily investing in new sustainable technologies that will create the energy systems of the future.

EcomaginationGE Energy’s Solar products are certified under GE’s ecomagination program. Ecomagination puts into practice GE’s belief that financial and environmental performance can work together to drive company growth, while taking on some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through ecomagination, GE is aggressively bringing to market new technologies that will help customers meet pressing environmental challenges.

As utilities ramp up to meet future demands for more clean, renewable energy, GE expertise is there to help them plan and protect their investment.

Customer Service CenterSweetwater, TX

Remote Operations CenterSchenectady, NY

Manufacturing/AssemblyShenyang, China

PrimeStar SolarArvada, CO

Manufacturing/AssemblyTehachapi, CA

Parts Operations CenterMemphis, TN

Manufacturing/AssemblyPensacola, FL

Manufacturing/Assembly and EngineeringGreenville, SC

Renewable Energy Global HeadquartersSchenectady, NY

Energy Learning CenterNiskayuna, NY

Global Research CenterNiskayuna, NY

Customer Support CenterNoblejas, Spain

Renewable Energy European HeadquartersManufacturing/Assembly and SupportSalzbergen, Germany

Global Research CenterMunich, Germany

Global Research CenterShanghai, China

Global Research CenterBangalore, India

Prototype Manufacturing, Design and EngineeringOslo and Verdal, Norway Karlstad, Sweden

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