1. The PV industry challenge of reaching grid parity
inverter solutions for residential and commercial applications
Future Energies Event, Paris, 15 April 2008

2. Our business

3. The Danfoss Group
Danfoss is a family-owned, global company (no public shares, but approx. 3% employee shares)
Net sales 2007:
EUR 2,97 billion
Employees: 22,300 worldwide
Production of 250,000 items per day
64 manufacturing sites
103 sales companies
114 agents and distributors

4. World wide production and service
Global Network
Regional Support
24 Hour Service: Customer and
technical Support
50 Danfoss companies
More than 200 dealers, distributors and Service partners

5. Ten largest markets 400 Other activities mill EUR
Danfoss Motion Controls Division
300
Danfoss Heating Division
200
Danfoss Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Division
100
Germany
France
Denmark
Sweden
Great Britain
USA
Italy
Russia
China
Spain

6. Danfoss in the PV inverter market: Background and ambition
Danfoss strategy to capture the growing market for renewable energy solutions
Strong synergies with Danfoss frequency converters
80-90% identical components
Lean production setup
40 years of power electronics experience
In-house power module production
Test laboratories
Contribute to the PV industry goal of becoming competitive to conventional energy sources by providing innovative solutions based on well-proven technological platforms
It is Danfoss’ ambition to become a leading inverter supplier in the industry

7. Danfoss Solar Inverters - Value chain and customer support
PV Module Manufacturer
Danfoss Solar Inverters
Distributors
System Integrators
Installers
End user
Our Customers: Distributors, System Integrators and Module Manufacturers
Dual Business Strategy: Danfoss Brand and Private Label Concept
Customer Support Management
Service – Hotline and local service and support
Marketing support
Comprehensive training program
Web-based support tools

8. The PV Industry Challenge
Drive down system costs
Provide standardised solutions
Industry standard quality for long life
Easy installation and service
Attain cost efficient and dependable solutions known from more mature industries - fast

9. Inverter range/Market coverage
Residential
installations
0-20 kWp
Commercial installations
kWp
UniLynx
TripleLynx
Powerplant installations
>500 kWp

10. TripleLynx Inverter Range
3-phase, grid connected
Inverter. Transformerless
The range covers 10, 12.5
and 15 kW in IP54 cabinet
TLX 10k
TLX 12.5k
TLX 15k
Appropriate for applications from 10 kW to several MW
Intelligent Inverter Solutions
Unique Versatility
Optimal Energy Output
Easy to Install and Monitor

11. TripleLynx TripleLynx sets new standard for string inverters
Wide operation specifications Voc: 1000v max., v MPP range. 3x12 A DC current
Max efficiency: 98%
High MPP tracker efficiency 99,9% at static and 99,4% at dynamic irradiation
Three DC string input – strings working independently
With TripleLynx, string inverters have become an attractive alternative to central inverters for large applications

12. TripleLynx Installation flexibility and cost efficiency
Suitable for installations from 10 kW up to several MW.
Commercial roof top
Trackers
Power plants
Etc
High voltage ensures minimum DC loss when transferring energy from the panels
Weight of just 35 kg makes the inverter easy to handle
Cable costs reduced by 40-60% compared to conventional string inverters
Strong alternative to central inverters

13. TripleLynx String inverter simplicity and availability
Available at the local distributor
Standard technology
Integrated data logger – RS485 network
No special training needed
Can be installed and serviced by the local installer

14. UniLynx Inverter Range - Indoor and Outdoor
Single phased, grid
connected inverter with
transformer
The range covers 1.8, 3.6
and 5.4 kW in IP21 and IP54 cabinet
ULX 1800i
ULX 3600i
ULX 5400i
ULX 1800o
ULX 3600o
ULX 5400o
Intelligent Inverter Solutions
Unique Versatility
Optimal Energy Output
Easy to Install and Monitor

15. UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor
Unique Versatility
Multi DC string input
– strings working independently
Individual/parallel configuration
allows for varying types and angles of panels and still gain max. output
5 inch or 6 inch modules – choose between High voltage and Medium voltage
Handles thin film modules
One inverter for 16 countries

16. UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor
Optimal Energy Output
High MPP tracker efficiency - 99,9% at static and 99,4% at dynamic irradiation
Ride Through algorithm – stays on grid
Derating Function – remains working at max possible level
Early start-up and late stop of daily production – uses two MPP tracking methods

17. UniLynx Inverter Range – Indoor and Outdoor
Easy and Safe to Install and Service
Standard connection for DC input and AC output – cannot be connected wrongly
Integrated DC switch – easy and safe disconnection
Quick exchange of individual PCB due to modular design
Service Tool allows for easy configuration, monitoring and software update

18. The PV Industry Challenge
Drive down system costs
Provide standardised solutions
Industry standard quality for long life
Easy installation and service
Attain cost efficient and dependable solutions known from more mature industries - fast
Danfoss aims to contribute to the PV industry goal of rapidly reaching grid parity
by providing innovative solutions based on well-proven technological platforms

19. Making Modern Living Possible
with Danfoss Solar Inverters