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This is Next Level Energy
Sunny Central FLEX Flexibility at its core
Sunny Central FLEX is the new, award-winning modular large scale power conversion solution from SMA that enables existing and upcoming use cases of renewable energy power plants. It’s a single-supplier solution comprising of an innovative Power Conversion System and comprehensive services guiding you along the entire project journey, from planning, commissioning, certification to operation.
Discover the next level of flexibility with these key features
Fully integrated AC/DC and DC/DC converters for various use cases (PV, PV plus DC or AC coupled storage, Standalone Storage, Power2Gas)
Easy energy storage retrofit options
Comprehensive plant and data management system for seamless monitoring and control
Grid forming capabilities for stable and resilient grid operations
Pioneering use of Silicon Carbide in MW-scale Power Conversion Units boosts energy yield and profitability
Comprehensive SMA project and engineering support
Extended warranty options and commissioning services to mitigate risks
Power Conversion System
The versatile, all-in-one power conversion system integrates a powerful Power Conversion Unit and the SMA Power Plant Manager providing optional power plant management and other software options that upgrade your power plant.
Sunny Central FLEX Power Conversion Unit
The Sunny Central FLEX Power Conversion Unit (PCU) combines superior plant safety with maximized energy yield and minimized logistical and operating risk for large scale power plant projects.
With its modular design, the PCU can be configured for a variety of use cases including PV standalone, PV plus DC or AC coupled storage, Standalone Storage and Power2Gas. As a powerful medium voltage power system, it offers outstanding DC-DC and DC-AC conversion efficiency with pioneering use of silicon carbide in the semiconductors to boost efficiency.
The versatile PCU offers a range of configurations, delivering exceptional flexibility in system design. For example, the solar and storage setup provides 7.36 MW DC/AC output, plus 6 MW for DC/DC.
System Management Made Easy
Take Sunny Central FLEX to a new level of power plant digitalization. The Sunny Central FLEX System Management represents the central platform for monitoring, managing, and optimizing the operations of the system. It ensures efficient performance, stability, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. The embedding into the proven SMA Power Plant Manager enables an easy integration into your communications and control infrastructure. Optional functional upgrades allow easy adaption to new requirements. This makes Sunny Central FLEX System Management your optimal interface for all administration and maintenance work.
Power Plant Control proven globally
Extend the scope of Sunny Central FLEX with the proven SMA Plant Control option. Designed for highest performance, it effortlessly manages both standalone and hybrid plants while ensuring compliance with the most stringent grid codes on plant-level. Compliant to international standards, the SMA Plant Control option provides efficient energy management, seamless grid connection, and reliable operation even in challenging grid conditions.
Service and Support Along Every Step of the Way
Our team of experts are dedicated to supporting and guiding you through every step of your project journey, from handling complex setups to meeting demanding grid requirements. With our engineering support, we’ll support you through all stages to project completion, including plant-level grid code compliance and grid study simulations, enabling smooth grid integration for your plant.
Sunny Central FLEX is a fully integrated solution that unifies operations with information technology, providing future-proof reliability and performance.
It’s more than just an innovation, Sunny Central FLEX is your all-in-one energy solution.
Development
Commissioning
Operations
Maintenance
High Performance and Reliability
Robust
High protection class with Nema 4 and Nema 3R
Integrated SMA OptiCool cooling system
Galvanized enclosure for use in extreme ambient conditions
Flexible
A modular and turnkey solution with easy retrofit options
CSC certified 40-foot high cube shipping container for convenient overseas transportation
Consists of DC/DC and DC/AC modules which can be combined to meet various use cases such as PV, DC coupled storage, AC coupled storage, Power to Gas
Easy Administration
User friendly front end system
Local and optional remote system administration
System-wide configuration and analytic capabilities
Safety
Complies with the leading industrial cybersecurity standards
Integrated DC side overvoltage protection
Arc flash tested & certified MVSG
Optional overvoltage protection for grid communication
