Sunny Central FLEX
This is next level energy!
Sunny Central FLEX is the new, versatile all-in-one solution catering to the demands of most challenging utility-scale energy projects.
Designed for maximum flexibility, it fits seamlessly into existing and future power grids and supports solar power generation, energy storage, grid stabilization and hydrogen production.
Sunny Central FLEX
The solution that grows with your requirements.
Sunny Central FLEX is a comprehensive and flexible solution that supports you along the entire project journey in combination with tailored services. From planning and commissioning to certification and operation, our expertise covers the most complex setups and demanding grid requirements.
Technical Highlights
Fully integrated medium-voltage solution for various applications (PV, storage, hybrid systems, power-to-gas).*
Enables the easy retrofitting of existing FLEX solar power plants with DC-coupled storage systems for more efficient use of solar energy, offering a cost advantage of up to 20% compared to existing solutions on the market.
Grid-forming capabilities (SMA Grid Forming) for stable and resilient grid operation - ready to fulfil the requirements to future grids already today.
Pioneering use of Silicon Carbide (SiC technology) boosts asset revenues and reduces undesirable grid impact.
Comprehensive plant and data management system for seamless monitoring, professional analysis and high-performance power plant control.
* The solution is currently available for PV applications, with additional use cases planned for future releases – please feel free to contact us for more information.
"Sunny Central FLEX is more than just the development of the proven success story of SMA central inverters. This is Next Level Energy."
Sunny Central FLEX
The right solution for every project.
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Fit for storage by design
Add storage into your existing system and use the full potential of your project.
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Turnkey solution with the highest quality standards
Easy to use, tested for extreme conditions and meets European cybersecurity standards.
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More than just a flexible power conversion system
Benefit from the perfect integration of hardware, software and services for your holistic solution.
First Delivery for Commercial Operation
Sunny Central FLEX in action
The Sunny Central FLEX was first loaded for a customer project and delivered to its destination in the Hydrogen-Valley Wolfhagen. Here, the latest generation of our central inverters will be thoroughly tested in commercial operation starting from February 2025, demonstrating its performance.
Project Details:
Integration of a 97 MWp solar park and two wind parks with 72 MW.
Power supply for a business district and charging stations for electric vehicles on the highway.
Future-proof: Expandable with battery storage and green hydrogen production – perfectly matched to the modular DC coupling of the Sunny Central FLEX.
With 20 Medium Voltage Power Stations and the Sunny Central FLEX, the project relies on innovative technology made in Germany.
Award
Winner of the Smarter E Awards 2024
"With the Sunny Central FLEX, SMA offers the crucial interface between large-scale PV systems, grid and battery storage systems. It combines DC-DC converters, inverters, medium-voltage transformers and switchgear in a 40-foot container. This cost-effective design addresses the challenges of grid stability and curtailment of solar systems. It enables DC coupling of battery storage systems, improving efficiency and reducing costs. It is also one of the first large-scale, utility-scale inverter platforms to use silicon carbide technology." – Smarter E Award jury.
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Quality Made in Germany
The new SMA Giga-Factory
With the new SMA GIGAWATT FACTORY, SMA will double its production capacity in Germany to 40 GW per year from 2025. Innovative technologies support the growing need for sustainable and reliable energy supply worldwide.
In advance, you are welcome to take a look behind the scenes of SMA's current production of large solar and storage inverter systems.
