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Bankability of ABB Solar Inverters 3AUA0000137644 EN RevB Lowres
Bankability of ABB Solar Inverters 3AUA0000137644 EN RevB Lowres
Bankability of ABB Solar Inverters 3AUA0000137644 EN RevB Lowres
When selecting the solar inverter, the high-tech heart and vary from bank to bank, and are never based upon a single In the solar PV inverter market, where a new project may well The set of deliverables that these four main categories depend
brain of any PV system, bankability of the supplier is of criterion or universal formula. Instead, achieving bankability have a planned lifetime of 20 years or more, the most important upon is graphically illustrated in the diagram below.
extreme importance, especially for large scale PV plants. depends on numerous inter-related and inter-dependent factors impacting and deciding the bankability of any supplier
factors which, when taken together, add up to give decision generally fall under four main categories. These are: In this document, the concept of bankability will be explored
However, when attempting to define bankability, confusion makers a level of confidence that they can be comfortable with. in detail, as will the bankability credentials that ABB has to
exists. This is quite simply because bankability assessments −− Company satisfy each of these deliverables. By doing so, we hope
−− Product to increase understanding of the term ‘bankability’ while at
−− Processes the same time convincing you that ABB’s solar inverters are
−− Service bankable and more fundamentally, a choice that you can
confidently trust.
Industrial experience
Brand
Track record
Bankability
On-time delivery
Reliability
Production footprint
Serviceability
Certified quality
High performance
Proven technology
50 MWp PV power plant in Pobeda, Bulgaria, is a good example of the trust placed in ABB solar inverters. Bankability is based on numerous interrelated factors that essentially come down to trustworthiness.
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Company
Standing behind the products Bankability
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Product
Proven inverter technology and reliability Strong track record
The ABB solar inverter utilizes over 40 years of experience ABB is a leading global solar inverter supplier with a large
and advances in inverter and power converter technology. installed base of different sized inverters. This base is
A reliable solar inverter is the heart Bankability This has helped make ABB the world leader in frequency
converters and one of the biggest suppliers of wind turbine
supported by ABB’s strong experience and substantial sales
volume of power converters in general. ABB has delivered
and brain of any PV system converters. Proven components and technology platforms
with an established track record ensure maximum reliability
and uptime of the plant in demanding applications and harsh
over 100 GW of power converters on the same platform used
for PVS800 central inverters. As a result, ABB’s PVS800 has
gained an established position in the central inverter solar
environments. business with over 2.5 GW of capacity installed in a short
period of time.
In any PV system, the inverter acts as both the heart and brain, High performance with advanced grid support
Inverter performance is a function of efficiency times reliability Serviceability
safely and efficiently transforming DC power to AC to be used times uptime. ABB’s inverter technology delivers superb
performance based on very high total efficiency, together
ABB inverters are designed for fast and easy installation. The
industrial design and modular platform provide easy to follow
locally or fed to the distribution grid. Thus, to meet bankability with verified reliability and an experienced worldwide service design with trouble-free access on site to the critical parts
requirements, it is absolutely critical that the inverter is highly organization using proven concepts for maximum uptime.
Additionally, inverters in large power plants have to be able to
for simple component replacement and cleaning. In addition,
the modular structure supports a wide range of options like
efficient, reliable, safe and serviceable. support the grid according to utility requirements. Therefore,
ABB solar inverters have the most advanced capabilities
integrated DC cabinets and on-site upgrade possibilities. The
inverters can also be customized and configured to meet
in the market based on ABB’s long experience in grid specific end-user needs.
management and grid support.
The range of ABB central inverters is based on more than 40 years of experience with leading inverter and power converter technology.
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Processes
Standardized, certified and Bankability
expandable
Certified Quality
Quality starts from well-designed products. Therefore ABB
product development and verification processes are well
defined and have e.g. the following certificates:
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Service
Industrial experience and expertise Local presence and support
ABB’s world-class preventive maintenance programs are ABB supports its solar inverter customers with one of the
based on more than 40 years of extensive knowledge world’s most extensive global sales and service networks. Our
What you need, when you need it, Bankability and experience in manufacturing and maintaining power
conversion equipment. Our approach to service and life cycle
dedicated service network has operations in more than 60
countries and provides a complete range of life cycle services.
where you need it management means that we are well prepared to support our
solar PV customers for the years to come. Warranties you can trust
ABB’s solar inverter warranty and service offering is carefully
Life cycle management configured based on concepts that follow ABB’s life cycle
Services offered for solar inverters span the entire value management approach. Our offering consists of guarantees
Service can play a decisive role in the success or failure of any chain, from the moment a customer makes the first enquiry
to installation and years of successful operation, through
with extended warranties, and service contracts complemented
with professional technical support featuring rapid availability
long-term investment. With many PV installations expected to to disposal and recycling of the inverter in accordance with
environmentally sound practices. Throughout the value
and response times to assure inverter uptime.
have a working lifetime over 20 years, fast reliable service for the chain, ABB provides training, technical support, customized The combination of proven supportability over decades rather
long-term is a critical consideration. contracts and a wide variety of other professional support. than just a few years, with minimal TCO (total cost of ownership)
when all costs are included, make ABB an excellent choice.
ABB has a well-trained worldwide service network to support you through all stages of the solar project.
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Bankability, Defined
Clearly, ABB has an outstanding set of credentials which
make it a highly bankable supplier capable of confidently
delivering high-quality products to the solar inverter market.
As explained on the preceding pages, numerous variables can influence the bankability of a company Bankability
When it comes to bankability, ABB has all the deliverables to make you comfortable.
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This is ABB
Many of the benefits we take for granted The extremely broad product range from ABB, serving both Discrete Automation and Motion Division Process Automation Division
the solar power industry as well as the general power and −− Solar Inverters − − Control Systems
in our daily life, from electricity at the automation businesses, gives the company many legs to −− Wind Turbine Converters −− Measurement Products
touch of a switch to the consistent stand on and is thus a further assurance of bankability. −− Drives −− Service
high quality of industrial goods, are −− Power Electronics −− Metals and Minerals
ABB’s operations are organized into five global divisions, −− Motors and Generators −− Oil and Gas
made possible by technology that was which in turn are made up of specific business units focused −− Robotics −− Power
pioneered, improved and adapted on particular industries and product categories. −− Programmable Logic Controllers −− Cement
by ABB over more than a century of −− Pulp and Paper
Power Products Division Low Voltage Products Division −− Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
innovation. − − High Voltage Products and Systems −− Breakers and Switches −− Marine and Turbocharging
−− Medium Voltage Products and Systems −− Control Products
Formed in 1988 by the merger of two long-established − − Transformer Products −− Enclosures and DIN Rail Products
engineering groups, ABB has about 140,000 employees and −− Low Voltage Systems
operations in more than 100 countries in every region of the Power Systems Division −− Wiring Accessories
world. − − Power Generation
− − Power Transmission and Distribution
Today, ABB is one of the world’s leading power and
automation technology companies, helping customers to
use electrical power effectively and to increase industrial
productivity in a sustainable way.
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