Standard-Compliant Components for Photovoltaic Systems SENTRON • SIVACON • ALPHA Answers for infrastructure and cities.

Related catalogs Low-Voltage Power Distribution and LV 10.1 Electrical Installation Technology SENTRON Protection, Switching, Measuring and Monitoring Devices Air circuit breakers Molded case circuit breakers Miniature circuit breakers Residual current protective devices / AFD units Fuse systems Overvoltage protection devices Switch disconnectors Switching devices Transformers, power supply units and socket outlets Busbar systems Measuring devices and power monitoring Monitoring devices Software Switchboards Busbar trunking systems System cubicles, system lighting and system air-conditioning...

SENTRON · SIVACON · ALPHA Standard-Compliant Components for Photovoltaic Systems SENTRON Products for the DC Side SENTRON Products for the AC Side SENTRON Measuring and Monitoring Devices SIVACON · ALPHA Distribution Systems and System Cubicles ALPHA FIX Terminal Blocks The products and systems listed in this catalog are developed and manufactured using a quality management system certified by VDE and according to EN ISO 9001:2000. Supersedes: Catalog LV 11 · 2012 Refer to the Industry Mall for current updates of this catalog: www.siemens.com/industrymall The products contained in this catalog...

The right one for everyone Our portfolio includes switchboards, busbar trunking systems, distribution boards, protection, switching, measuring and monitoring devices, building management systems, switches and socket outlets. All over the world, the universality, modularity and intelligence of our components and systems give you innumerable benefits – all the time they are in use. Developed according to the respective international standards, we offer forwardlooking design with innovative functions and ensure the highest quality standards world-wide. Sustainability in focus As a worldwide leader...

Universal, safe and intelligent power distribution Whether in industrial plants, in infrastructure or in buildings: Each technical plant depends on the reliable supply of electricity. Even a short outage can have grave consequences. We offer the best technology for the responsible use of electrical energy and at the same time help to protect people and property and to conserve natural resources. We are happy to help you with comprehensive support from the initial information through to operation. Take a closer look at all the options available from Siemens. Everything for power distribution Excellent...

with just one click specific information technical information. Download Center - Picture Database - Industry Mall - SIMARIS Software - Technical Support - Service & Support - Support Request Always at your service support, from planning

Perspectives on the supply of energy Photovoltaic systems in focus Photovoltaic application areas Sunlight becomes electricity Safely disconnected and reliably protected The right solution for every application

Perspectives on the supply of energy Fossil fuels are growing scarcer, energy is becoming more and more expensive, and global warming is increasing dramatically due to rising greenhouse gas emissions – all these trends are forcing energy policy to be rethought. A decade has already passed since the European Parliament ratified Directive 2001/77/EC, “Promotion of electricity from renewable sources,” in September 2001. In conjunction with the goals of the Kyoto Protocol in regard to worldwide reduction of CO2 emissions, the proportion of renewable energy relative to the overall energy mix is to...

Photovoltaic systems in focus Photovoltaic in the energy mix Standards promote safety Interest in photovoltaic systems (PV systems) is steadily increasing – due not just to ecological factors but to economic factors as well. PV systems are profitable not least due to the infeed tariffs guaranted by local laws (e.g. German Renewable Energy Sources Act – EEG). A PV system needs to be safely constructed and operated according to the DIN VDE 0100-712, E DIN IEC 60269-6, and VDE 0636-6 installation standards. That is the only way to ensure the safety of persons and buildings and ultimately the long-term...

Photovoltaic application areas Highlights 7 Autonomous power supply through off-grid systems Grid-compliant energy infeed with on-grid systems A broad range of applications with power spans up to the megawatt range System types On-grid systems The market for PV systems is broken down into off-grid (< 1 kW) and on-grid systems. For on-grid systems, a differentiation is made between residential (1 – 10 kW) and commercial (10 – 500 kW) systems as well as power plants (> 500 kW). In the case of on-grid systems, the power is fed into the public electricity grid. The DC voltage generated by the PV...

Sunlight becomes electricity Functional principle The term photovoltaic describes the direct conversion of radiant energy such as solar energy into electrical power. The conversion takes place using PV cells in PV systems. The electricity generated can be used on-site, stored in accumulator batteries, or fed into the power grid. Set-up of the PV generator Several PV cells are combined to form a PV module. The module voltage is typically up to 40 V. All PV modules taken together form a PV generator. PV modules are available in three versions: • Monocrystalline modules with efficiency of 15 to...

Safely disconnected and reliably protected Highlights 7 Internationally approved products for the construction of standard-compliant PV-systems Safe disconnection of the PVgenerator and the system from the grid on all poles – e.g. for maintenance work Protection against lightning and overvoltage on the DC as well as on the AC side Safe construction and operation The safe construction and operation of a PV system is of great importance, particularly for the system’s long-term profitability. The guidelines for installation and operation of PV systems can be found in DIN VDE 0100-712 and IEC 60364-7-712....