Shaping the Future: SMA enhances storage solutions portfolio with powerful battery inverter Sunny Central Storage UP-S

“Our storage solutions enhance system performance and support grid stabilization, playing a key role in building a more resilient and sustainable energy future,” said Joshua Birmingham, Head of Sales & Markets – Large Scale at SMA. “Since its launch in Australia, Sunny Central Storage 4600 UP-S has generated significant interest from our customers. We’re now excited to introduce the battery inverter in Europe and the US. By combining advanced grid-forming capabilities with high efficiency, our solutions help utilities stay competitive and accelerate the energy transition."

Future-proof SiC MOSFET technology delivers efficient power conversion

At the core of the Sunny Central Storage UP-S is its advanced SiC MOSFET semiconductor stack, which delivers superior power conversion efficiency, drastically reduced thermal loads, and the ability to operate at full capacity even during grid-forming operations. These innovations translate to higher power output and increased profitability for developers and power plant operators, while also minimizing infrastructure and maintenance costs.

Key features of the Sunny Central Storage UP-S include:

• Up to 4,600 kVA continuously with short-term overload capability for dynamic grid.
• Over 99% efficiency thanks to innovative SiC MOSFET technology.
• Fewer inverters needed, reducing capital expenditure, installation, and maintenance costs.
• Optimized thermal management in any environment with the OptiCool™ air cooling system.
• Inverter-based inertia & improved short-circuit ratios to ensure stable power delivery during critical disturbances.
• Reduced harmonic values suitable for the most difficult grid conditions.
• Enables rapid, decentralized grid restoration, safeguarding the energy supply during outages.

[*Silicon Carbide Metal-oxide-Semiconductor Field-effect Transistor]

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