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

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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

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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

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

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

Inverter range/Market coverage Residential installations 0-20 kWp Commercial installations 10-500 kWp UniLynx TripleLynx Powerplant installations >500 kWp

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

TripleLynx TripleLynx sets new standard for string inverters Wide operation specifications Voc: 1000v max., 250-800v 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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