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Power Electronics has written another chapter in the history of Solar Industry. The company has successfully commissioned over 30 parks all over the United Kingdom’s geography, totaling more than 350MW in less than 2 weeks time, half of them (175MW) in only 48 hours, with more than 660 MW installed in Great Britain.

The Solar sector in the UK, thanks to the ROCs scheme recently established by the British Government has seen now more than two years of successful growth of their renewable energy sector. This past 31st of March was a mark in the calendar when the ROCs scheme were to be brought down from 1.6 to 1.4, due to this, all companies with solar projects in the UK were making all possible efforts to connect their parks before this deadline.

Power Electronics realized that successfully commissioning more than 350MW in two weeks in more than 30 different locations over the country was going to be one of the greatest achievements in the recent solar history. For this we began months ago to prepare a plan that was to bring over 60 engineers from all over the globe to the UK during the month of March.

This was possible because Power Electronics (PE) is an industrial corporation, coming from the Drives & Soft starters business, both in low and medium voltage and our 24h service all over the world covers sectors as demanding as: Mining, Water, Oil&Gas, among others - in more than 30 countries with our own subsidiaries. This way, we were able to organize a team of 60 PE engineers, including 15 permanently based in U.K, that flew over from Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and other countries, to make sure that each plant would have the necessary manpower to connect at any time, no matter the cost.

This leads us to a capital detail of this achievement, it was totally FREE for all our clients. PE hasn’t charged one single pound or euro in any of these commissionings. It is part of our philosophy. As a token of appreciation for the trust they have been offering us for almost 30 years now.

On a more global scale, you might find interesting to know that, while other solar inverter manufacturers are having a tough time trying to rescale their business after markets like Italy, Spain and Germany have seen their numbers diminish, PE has experienced a steady yearly growth of over 40% in the turnover of our Solar Division. For the past 4 years, our philosophy of free 24h service in over 30 countries, learnt from the heavy industry where one minute can be the difference between failure and success, has been writing the present and the future of the Solar Industry worldwide.

This would not be possible without a revolutionary product, an Outdoor Central inverter, made in Stainless Steel, with an operating temperature of 50ºC without derating. And a modular and redundant topology which guarantees that the unit will never stop. Which also starts producing power faster than any other (less than 2.5kW to start-up) and gives you the best results for your investment. Get the shortest lead times in the market and the best quality from the Central Inverter Manufacturer with best growth numbers in the past years.

All this would not be possible if our units weren’t vertically manufactured and integrated in our factories in Spain, where we have cutting edge facilities including anechoic and climatic chambers, our own metalwork division, polymeric paint tunnel, full load-testing facilities and more than 100 engineers in our R&D department. We manufacture our own electronics, our own metalwork and stock more than 400MW in components to offer you the shortest lead-times and the highest quality control processes in the world. Contact us to get more information and witness the future of the solar world.

With great multimillion projects secured recently in the US, Mexico, Chile, Southafrica… and many more, we are sure that this historic success in the UK will bring many others, however this will remain as part of solar history.

PE will continue to grow with even more passion, fueled by our client’s appreciation after our unmatched efforts in the industry we proudly represent.

Power Electronics, the ENERGY you can TRUST.

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In your opinion, why Power Electronics philosophy is different in the US Solar Market?

The Power Generation market in the US is changing dramatically and quickly. The US has more electrical generation on-line then all of Europe combined. Within 6 years the US government will close 353 coal plants in 31 states totaling over 60 GW’s of lost electrical generation. With No new Nuclear plants on the horizon, No Hydro plants being built and Natural Gas pricing preparing to double with the on-slot of 11 new export terminals coming on line next year, the US power generation market will need to relay on Solar and Wind to replace 60 GW’s of lost power.

The problem with Wind generation is that it has almost run its course over the past 15 years with its high cost of O&M now realized. (CSP) Concentrated Solar Power is no longer an option due to its cost per-watt, and (CPV) Concentrated Photovoltaics has too many maintenance problems and rising O&M cost compared to conventional PV installations.

Power Electronics will need to focus on strategic product alignment and deepening efforts to enhance our relationships with Developers, EPC’s and Utilities that already have plans underway to take advantage of

INTERVIEW - RON PURYEAR

Ron PuryearVice-president Sales & Marketing US

Wide experience in Power Converters serving various industries such as Nuclear, Renewable Energies and Water among others. Location: Phoenix AZ

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power generation shortfalls in the next 6 years. PV Solar will get its share of growth.

What would you highlight about HEC-UL Solar Inverter?

For me it’s simple: • Stainless Steel Construction,• Fully Insulated Against the Suns Direct Rays,• Customizable DC Cabinet,• True Master / Slave Inverter,• 99% Up-time Guarantee,• 1.250kW Platform that fits nicely onto a 2.5MW Skid,• Full line-up of Utility Interactive Features • Electronics are Conformally Coated as Standard• NEMA 3R Outdoor Inverter• Starts Feed in Power at 2.5kW• Competitively Priced

Considering the US Solar Market today, what are the biggest challenges and opportunies that Power Electronics would face?

Our biggest challenge will be on large scale projects that range from 100MW’s to 300MW’s in size. The ability to convince project investors that the reward is greater

than the risk is always a challenge when defending bankability. Over the past two years 100+ good solar companies left the game insolvent. These failures were not limited to module, racking, or inverter manufacturers but across the entire solar space and included many developers and EPC’s. The companies that remain like Power Electronics must reinstall trust and bankability in the market. The opportunities that we have in front of us will become overwhelming if planning for growth over the next few years is not timed properly.

How do you see Power Electronics in five year time?

In 3 to 5 years I see Power Electronics as the number 1 or 2 player in the North American utility market. The speed at which we ramp up to support the business growth is the old chicken or the egg. Add to slowly and you miss opportunities, and too fast and you out run your cash flow.

As an expert in the VSD sector, did you see a potential market for the products of our industrial division in the US?

I see a good market opportunity for medium voltage drives and softstarters in the Oil & Gas sector.

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Power Electronics has successfully participated in Intersolar 2014 fair in Munich where more than 1100 participants from 48 countries, showcased their final products to over 44,000 visitors. Intersolar Europe is a leading exhibition in the renewable sector and where EPCs, investors and developers worldwide spot check the new releases and latest news. Power Electronics participated with a 221m2 booth, with spaces for training, product and meeting areas where the attendees enjoyed the company’s usual hospitality.

Intersolar 2014 was an excellent scenario for releasing the second generation of their well-known outdoor Freesun HEC inverter. A central inverter ranging from 400kVA to 1700kVA designed for utility scale PV plants and featured with the Power Electronics’ unique modular and redundant topology. Freesun HEC Gen II, like its predecessor, is the most advanced and durable solution in the market featuring: stainless steel construction, mineral isolation panel, extended MPPt range, wider power factor range, reactive power injection at night, additional utility-interactive functions (OVRT), 24 independent monitoring channels available in the input DC box, zonal VSD control for fans without dust filters, automatic derating above 50°C or 820Vdc, built-in transformer for auxiliary services, free room inside for your communication devices or meters, and above everything it is available in a wide range of turnkey solutions as the Freesun MV Station or Freesun MV Outdoor Kit.

The second development at Power Electronics has been the release of Freesun BESS, its turnkey

POWER ELECTRONICS HAS SUCCESSFULLY EXHIBITED AT INTERSOLAR MUNICH

solution in battery energy storage. It mainly comprises a battery container, a bidirectional inverter PCS, a master power plant controller PPC, and the medium-voltage equipment. The scalable solution offers high flexibility for large and medium scale plants, where advanced utility-interactive functions are required to support the grid such as: frequency regulation, voltage regulation, peak saving, load leveling or ramp-down control. Power Electronics, in collaboration with Kokam, showcased in Munich a 106kWh and 445kW lithium-polymer battery rack, the Freesun Power Plant Controller and the bidirectional inverter Freesun PCS.

Power Electronics’ stand was a meeting point for key players such as investment funds, developers and EPCs with frenetic activities in the UK, USA and South America. With over 600MW installed in UK, Power Electronics has become the leader in the main European market and expects a privileged position for the new 3GW expected by the end of March 2015. As Miguel Angel Escribano declares (Renewable Division Sales Director) “Power Electronics is succeeding because of our customer oriented philosophy where the continuous service and support are the crucial points. We, unlike our competitors, offer a flexible approach to address the opportunities and the issues, assuring to those who trust us to deliver a successful project.”

Power Electronics confirms its active participation in future worldwide exhibitions (SPI Las Vegas and PV Expo Japan) to strength frame agreements and global position in the PV renewable sector.

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NELSON PINE IND., INSTALLING VSDs AND IMPROVING PROFITSElectricity is a significant cost for NPI so they undertook an energy audit that identified many fans that would benefit from variable speed control.

Nelson Pine Industries is recognised as a world leader in the manufacture of MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) with nearly 1,000,000m3 of radiata pine logs processed annually at its Richmond plant.

An initial energy audit recommended the installation of variable speed drives as replacements for the damper control systems on a number of fans. Damper control is an inefficient way of controlling airflow; the fan runs at full speed and the air flow is reduced by partially closing off a damper valve. Nelson Pine also experienced issues with old dampers seizing (especially those subject to temperatures >300°C) which caused significant process variations. Following the audit, detailed analysis was undertaken to accurately assess the savings potential and establish how to implement the changes without compromising production.

James Cameron, Project Engineer, “Our first stage involved the installation of nine VSDs on fans with the greatest estimated ROI. Measuring the actual benefits from these vs. that calculated gave us the confidence to pursue the next 15 fans/pumps. Stage one had an energy savings target of 650,000 kWh p.a involving 640kW of VSD controlled motors. For this second stage we fitted kWh metering on the large fans so we could compare energy usage before and after the VSDs were installed.”

Project three was the biggie and involved the removal of a 710kW 11kV motor, autotransformer starter and supply transformer on Line 3 Dryer Fan and replacing it with a 560kW, 400V motor and SD700 VSD. A final fourth stage consisted of on-going replacements with new plant

When selecting a suitable VSD for this project, NPI’s electrical team approached Power Electronics for the SD700 series. “This was the first chance for us

to use the SD700 and even though it was new to us, we could see that its familiar menu structure and overall form factor meant it was going to be simple for us to install and commission – this proved to be the case. Using the SD700 enabled us to utilise many of the existing unscreened motor cables that saved on further installation costs” comments Murray Tewnion, Electrical Supervisor. “Back up service and support was also very important to us as this plant runs 24/7 and the drives are installed on vital plant - if any of these drives stop the plant stops. We’ve known the guys from Power Electronics for many years and know that we can get hold of them any time, any day.”

The final tally saw 26 SD700 VSDs installed on 2887kW of motors. The total average kW before the project commenced = 1950kW, 14.8GWh p.a. At completion of project average kW = 1243kW, 9.5GWh p.a equating to a saving of 700kW and 5.3GWh p.a. At regular unit pricing this represents a saving of approximately $600,000 p.a. However at present market spot pricing this figure jumps closer to a whopping $2,300,000 p.a.

After some time in operation Nelson Pine have managed to realise other benefits from operating their fan motors on the SD700s. “We have seen a reduction in maintenance costs with the removal of old seizing dampers, bearings run cooler, fan blades are lasting longer (owing to reduced speeds), fan vibration issues have significantly reduced (lower speeds) and belt tensions have been reduced so belts are lasting longer. Additionally we’re able to monitor performance more closely and tune our production to a finer degree – the old dampers weren’t very linear in this regard” concludes Tony Donald, Electrical Technician.

So successful was this project that Nelson Pine has been selected for the EECA Awards where they have been highly commended in the EcoInsulation Large Business Award and highly commended in the Contact Energy - Energy Management Award. Power Electronics congratulates Nelson Pine for this recognition.

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At a growing rate, Industries and Commercial facilities are embracing new LED-based lighting, motor control devices, power sources and other non-linear loads that introduce harmonic pollution into the electrical distribution system. This harmonic current content leads to a poor power quality causing electrical equipment overload, wear and tear.

Freemaq FQA active harmonic filter (AHF) injects reactive and harmonic current to improve displacement power factor (cos φ) and harmonic distortion (THDi) in your electrical distribution system. The 3-wire Freemaq FQA monitors the load current or the line current at the point of interconnection, and injects the inverse current wave which cancels the harmonic distortion.

Freemaq FQA includes the most accurate dynamic harmonic cancellation algorithms offering a high performance at any load condition to comply with IEEE519. Freemaq FQA is designed to last under the most demanding environments by integrating a modular design, unique iCOOL system for 50°C operation, an easy front access for servicing, and totally sealed and conformally coated electronics.

NEW FREEMAQ FQA - BEST-IN-CLASS ACTIVE HARMONIC FILTER

IS ALL ABOUT POWER FACTOR NOT COS FI

Though many people confuse cos fi (displacement power factor) with power factor (PF), it exist a substantial difference, the harmonics.

PF is the ratio that measures the efficiency of the electrical system considering the harmonic disturbance. As DPF, when the PF reaches unity it means that all the current that flows through the electrical equipment produces work.

Poor power quality has many inconveniences leading amongst others to wear and tear, equipment failure, transformer and wiring overheating and losses, and motor efficiency decreasing. These effects are frequently seen in the facilities and are considered complex effects that engineers consider a nightmare. The new Freemaq FQA will be the most suitable solution and the best partner for those who suffer from harmonics disturbance. Power Electronics will evaluate case by case and we offer you a customized solution to comply with your needs.

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CANCELLATION SUITABLEFOR IEEE519 COMPLIANCE

• Ranging from 230Vac to 690Vac• Modular units from 100A to 630A• Accurate and dynamic harmonic cancellation (THDi)• Power factor control (cos φ)• Temperature controlled cooling and 50°C operation – iCOOL• Totally sealed electronics IP54 without dust filters• Easy front access to the main components (FFA)

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Freemaq FQA is featured with the latest control algorithms that can run in selective harmonic cancellation or full spectrum cancellation. At the same time Freemaq FQA can be connected in an open loop or closed loop configuration, therefore, increasing the installation possibilities in new and retrofit projects.

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It’s just ready! Power Electronics USA Inc. has supplied 30MW of the first Freesun HEK skid solution at the Lone Valley Solar Park in Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino (CA). Another milestone in Power Electronics’ history!

The plant has two sites including the Marathon 20MW and Agincourt 10MW utilizing 2MW HEK Skids. The HEK Skid units were integrated at Hill Phoenix, in Arizona,.

FREESUN HEK SKID

Power Electronics’ HEK is a fully integrated solar inverter station for utility-scale PV systems. The open–skid is a scalable solution ranging from 200KVA to 2500KVA and features one or two HEC-UL modular & redundant inverters, pad-mount transformer, DC subsystem, SCADA board, auxiliary transformer and other optional equipment, which is delivered pre-engineered, assembled and tested

HEK FIRST TOUCHDOWN ON US SOIL! A MILESTONE IN POWER ELECTRONICS HISTORY

saving both cost and time during installation and commissioning.

Power Electronics solar inverters feature a modular & redundant topology with a NEMA 3R stainless steel outdoor enclosure consisting of high quality rockwool insulation for minimal solar heat gains during operation. The HEC-UL models range from 150kVA to 1250kVA at 50°C certified by Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to UL1741 second edition and CSA C22.2 No.107.1-01 Standards. Power Electronics’ 1000Vdc class inverters offer extended MPPt voltage range and maximum efficiency in four different AC output voltages ranging from 208Vac, 330Vac, 360Vac and 390Vac, covering all utility-scale PV applications.

The HEK Skid saves substantial time and cost for EPCs reducing on site wiring and field integration. A single HEK Skid consists of more than 500 pieces from more than 50 suppliers that are engineered,

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assembled and tested by expert professionals in dedicated facilities. The entire process is budgeted and quality controlled by Power Electronics’ engineering and service teams which provide full technical and on-site service assistance to EPCs across North America. Power Electronics will support you at any time providing first class customer service 24/7 which is our company philosophy at its finest.

SOLAR LONE VALLEY

Located in the western Mojave Desert, approximately 5 miles southeast of Lucerne Valley, the Lone Valley Solar Park will have a total installed capacity of 30 Mega Watts (MW) – enough to power more than 7,000 average American homes with clean energy each year. Lone Valley Solar Park will prevent the emission of over 55,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every

year, the equivalent of removing 11,600 passenger vehicles from the road each year. Additionally, the project will include at least 35 acres of permanent conservation land.

Power electronics USA takes more than 2 years of hard work preparing for the most competitive and demanding market. According “Solar Industries Energy Association” (SEIA), the U.S. installed 1,330MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in the first quarter of 2014 to total 14.8GW installed capacity, enough to power 3 million homes.

Power Electronics has technical offices in Phoenix, Miami and Boston as well as service locations in Austin, Bakersfield and Phoenix. First successes are being achieved with under development projects and an encouraging perspective that will allow Power Electronics be the Tier 1 of solar inverter manufacturers in USA in a few months.

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The Freesun inverters of POWER ELECTRONICS are the best choice for quality and reliability. They are available in different frames covering a wide power range from 20kW to 1700kW.

In this truly modular inverter, all systems are repeated in each module, so that the system provides redundancy in case of the failure of a module. If more modules fail, the system will choose the master module to maximize the total number of modules available.

The DC bus configuration, unique in the market represents the best guarantee for your investment. If a module is stopped, all strings of that module are diverted to other active modules.

In this new edition of Power Electronics´Solar Division you will be able to check in detail all the outstanding features of our inverters and a full set of turnkey solutions that Power Electronics offers.

Check how easy it is to transport and install our new MV Station, MV Outdoor kit, HEK, HES or HET series. And don´t forget to check our ultimate HEC- UL, certified for the U.S. market .

For 2014, we introduce a new product range focused on energy storage. The battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is based on our reliable hardware and lythium-polymer batteries.

ENTER OUR WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD IT NOW!WWW.POWER-ELECTRONICS.COM

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With great effort and a great collaboration of all our employees, we have managed to create a spectacular video that will surprise the audience for its content.

Thanks to the last advances in technology we have created a 3D audiovisual to experiment and innovate, which has resulted in a video with which we expect to generate great excitement and impact.

In it we show the philosophy and commitment of our company with information of our two divisions (Industrial and Solar) and their products. As well as the added value of Power Electronics through its R&D department, Engineering assistance and Technical service.

Watch it at: www.vimeo.com/powerelectronics

FILMING OF THE NEW CORPORATE VIDEOOur new corporate video summarizes in a few minutes all the passion that the company puts into its projects.

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POWER ELECTRONICS’ 1.2MW AND 1MW HEC UL INVERTERSACHIEVE 98% CEC EFFICIENCY RATING

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Power Electronics group is pleased to announce that Freesun 1.2MW & 1MW HEC-UL inverters have achieved 98% efficiency rating from the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the highest efficiency inverter in its power class and the smartest solution for large commercial and utility-scale solar inverter markets across North America.

Power Electronics has introduced an upgraded version of its well-known Freesun HEC utility-scale solar inverter by offering a new enclosure that increases cooling performance and transportation. This new design, takes advantages of previous generations improvements and adds a new unidirectional cooling flow that enhances its performance at higher temperatures.

The inverter´s efficiency together with its up-time rates are the two key points that determines the kilowatt-hours of energy produced every year and therefore the cash profit that the plant is producing for the owners or financiers. The HEC-UL is paving the way to success in the US solar market by achieving a 98% weighted efficiency and 98.6% peak efficiency rating, while at the same time offering a 99% up-time rate. These are record ratings backed by its unique modular and redundant topology, where each module includes its own control board, power stage and cooling system, but share common DC and AC buses that work together commanded by the master unit. Therefore, in the event of an unlikely issue, this issue would only affect one of the units and never the entire system, sending simultaneously the energy of the PV string connected to an adjoining operative module. These outstanding features lead to the highest yield and

up-time rates, maximum efficiency at low loads, lowest start feed-in power, minimum maintenance and spare parts stock.

The Californian Energy Commission is the most well known North American agency to compile testing information on inverters for commercial use. The CEC weighted efficiencies are thoroughly measured at different DC voltages and loads conditions, whereby offering a real picture of the inverter performance. The official test reports of commercial and utility scale inverters can be found at: www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/equipment/inverters.php

In Power Electronics we believe in the importance of maximizing your investment. And we know that the inverter is the heart of any solar installation. That’s why we do our best to offer you the highest quality and best value. Our modular, redundant & automatic inverter, our 24h free service, our complete vertical integration, our specialized project department… are all focused on one objective: multiply your energy.

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POWER ELECTRONICS TO SUPPLY 14 MEDIUM VOLTAGE VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES XMV660 FOR PEMEX PLANT

Power Electronics International Mexico will supply 14 medium voltage speed drives XMV660 series to modernize the electrical systems of the Nueva Teapa-Veracruz pipeline. Pemex is the main and only oil state company in Mexico. Pemex Refining division has been commissioned to develop this particular project and has relied on the extensive experience of Power Electronics in the sector.

This variable speed feature XMV660 is equipped with external Bypass to ensure continued operation of the equipment. Customized solutions are developed jointly by the R&D and projects, which have been adapting equipment to the requirements of the installation. Fully tested solutions that provide flexibility and reliability.

This is the first plant pumping crude oil to be modernized and is scheduled for supplying by December 2014. Director Pedro Berriel Mexico “This project places our brand as the market leader in medium voltage solutions”. Power Electronics Mexico was established in 2010 and since then has led to customers like PEMEX with a Power On Support strategy that offers technical support 24 hours.

Power Electronics, true to its corporate strategy for energy savings, service and environmental protection continues its global position as a manufacturer of solar inverters reference, variable speed and electronic starters, expanding its presence in over 80 countries.

MEDIUM VOLTAGE DRIVE XMV660 WILL BE RUNNING IN SAGGAS´SPANISH GASIFICATION PLANT

Power Electronics supplies SAGGAS (gasification Plant in Sagunto, Valencia) the most advanced medium voltage Speed Drive XMV660. The plant is located in the south dock of the Sagunto Port, built over a platform of 57 acres, equipped with the most advanced technology and safety systems, and capable of attending 25% of the national demand of Natural Gas.

The Medium Voltage Drive XMV660 which includes redundant ventilation kit will activate a 1250kW pump of LNG (Liquated Natural Gas), playing a very important role within the gasification process. This solution uses a modular technology and is designed under the most restrictive safety standards, applied to the most demanding industrial scenarios.

With this Project, Power Electronics, already widely present in mining, water, HVAC and renewable energy sectors, hits an important milestone in its corporate diversification strategy which includes gas, petrol and chemical Industries. “This operation is a turning point in a constantly decreasing domestic market over the past years which will set us as the market leaders in the near future” stated Manuel González, Levante region sales director.

The spanish company is one of the main players in the Power Electronics industrial sectors, developing medium voltage solutions mainly in the mining and water industries. The company fully focuses on customer satisfaction, not only by offering high quality and efficient equipment, but with its customized technical service for each client.

SD700s SURVIVE CYCLONE CHRISTINE

Tropical cyclone Christine blasted the Pilbara coast of Austrailia with 170km/h winds and dumped more than 160mm of rain on the region on December 30, 2013, leaving thousands without power.

A Karratha Shiploader had its switchroom walls blown away, leaving the MCC and Power Electronics drives exposed to the driving wind and rain. The SD700 variable speed drives with their unique 3-cavity design protected the electronics from exposure while allowing water to drain through the venting chamber without damage. Once the switchroom was rebuilt the SD700 drives powered up with no incident and have been running trouble free ever since. The company was very impressed with the first hand demonstration that the SD700 have truly been designed for heavy duty and harsh enviroments.

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PE HAS SUCCESSFULLY SHOWCASED ITS INNOVATIONS AT THE WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT ABU DHABI (WFES)

WFES is the Middle East’s foremost event dedicated to renewable energies, energy efficiency and clean technologies. Hosted by Masdar and staged at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the WFES Conference has attracted decision makers, developers, EPCs, investors from the public and private sectors.

Power Electronics showcased its innovative industrial and solar product in a stunning stand covering a floor space of 72sqm. Power Electronics has wide experience being present in the world largest CSP plant Shams Power Abu Dhabi, 100MW of renewable energy production that are covered under the most favorable after-sales Power On Support conditions.

The UAE present a set of potential opportunities in Water, Oil&Gas, Mining sectors, Energy and high scale events such as World Expo 2020. Power Electronics offers efficient, cost-effective and convenient power conversion solutions together with the best customer support philosophy Power On Support.

OUARZAZATE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER STATION BETS BIG ON XMV660

The first phase of the Ouarzazate Solar Power Station is the construction of a solar thermal power plant with cylinder-parabolic technology from 125 to 160MW power and an energy storage capacity of at least 3 hours.

Power Electronics will supply 9 XMV660 medium voltage variable speed drives, 6.6kV with redundant cooling system, that will generate a total amount of 22.5MW. 6 of these units will feed the main pumps of HTF, the fluid that transmits the heat to water to produce steam that moves the turbines. The other 3 units will feed the feedwater pumps.

Once the project is totally completed, Ouarzazate Solar Power Station will be one of the biggest in the world, with 500MW of installed power, able to provide the same energy a city of 1.5 million people requires.

In its first phase, 110.000 tons of CO2 will be saved each year, while it will help to the energy security of Morocco and the job creation. The project is the first one of the Solar Plan of Morocco and the biggest one of the Mediterranean Solar Plan.

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LEADING THE RACE IN THE SUPPLY OF VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CSP PLANTS

Power Electronics has successfully supplied variable speed drives which power the 50 MW Khi Solar One and the 100MW Kaxu Solar Ones CSP Plants. The company has become the leader in this market segment across South Africa while reinforcing its world leadership within the CSP industry.

KaXu Solar One, 100MW parabolic trough plant has a total collector’s surface area of over 800.000sqm, and can deliver up to 100MW with a full-load molten salt storage capacity of 2.5hours.

Khi Solar One, 50MW superheated steam solar tower with two hours of thermal storage and more than 4,000 heliostats is located in the Northern Cape Region.

ENEL S.P.A RECOGNIZES POWER ELECTRONICS AS AN APPROVED MANUFACTURER

The largest Italian and the second European utility ENEL (Ente Nazionale per l’Energía Elettrica) has recognized Power Electronics as an approved manufacturer for the supply of utility scale solar inverters and accessories.

Power Electronics’ products are present in over 30 countries being the best alternative by means of its outstanding Power ON Support conditions and Product features. This step will allow Power Electronics to play in ENEL’s key markets across South America and Europe.

SUPPLIED FIRST 1MW FREESUN HEC SOLAR INVERTER TO JAPAN

Power Electronics has supplied its first 1MW Freesun HEC solar inverter to photovoltaic plant in Kenan, located in Osaka Prefecture. Power Electronics is present in Japan as an alternative for maximum efficiency, quality, flexibility and service in comparison to other local or European competitors. Our commitment to customer orientation is manifested in our Power On Support and offers assistance during procedures with power (TEPCO, KEPCO, ...), as well as engineering support in the design of the installation and the best after-sales 24h/7 service that guarantees the success of your investment. This news coincides with the participation of Power Electronics in the European EU Gateway Programme enhancing trade activities between Japan and Europe.

MEDIUM VOLTAGE SOFT STARTERS VS65 SERIES IN RAIGARH

Power Electronics commissioned in Chhattisgarh, India, 3 Medium Voltage Soft Starters VS65 series, of a total of 5 units in the steel manufacturing plant of the Indian steel giant Jindal Steel and Power Limited located in the city of Raigarh. The plant, with a production capacity up to 3MTPA, is the world’s largest coal-based sponge iron manufacturing facility.

Ecomaister, a korean multinational specialized in the slag atomizing technology, the leader of the design, construction and operation of this new slag treatment plant, has fully relied on the product and service of Power Electronics.

STOWBRIDGE SOLAR FARM PRODUCES ENOUGH ELECTRICITY FOR 24800 HOMES

At this stage of the year many media have published the milestone of Power Electronics history commissioning 350MW during March reaching a total of 660MW in UK. Some solar plants of the United Kingdom are now part of the history of Power Electronics. Sycamore(19MWp), Four Borrows(7,9MWp), Rudbaxton(10,7MWp), Ermine(32,4MWp) are in this intense race of clean energy until 2020. Taking as an example Stowbridge (23MWp), this solar farm will generate 22.445MWh of energy per year, enough for 24800 homes and save 9650 tons of CO2 emissions. 20 technical experts attended the commissioning. In just a few hours they left prepared the 23 units of the Freesun HEC outdoor solar inverter that is already injecting power to the grid.

69 SD700FR IN SOMA´S THERMOELECTRIC PLANT

Power Electronics has supplied 69 SD700FR to the thermoelectric power plant in Soma (Turkey).

SD700FR SERIES goes one step ahead keeping the family unique characteristics. Based on the latest active front end technology, they are able to: regenerate the braking energy, reduce the THDi<5%, adjust the cosine phi and keep it constant at any load condition, and keep the motor voltage constant even when high input voltage drops occur.

Step by step, the 69 units are going to be integrated. Recently the commissioning of the first 11 units has finished and in the next months the installation will be completed.

The drives will control the flow of the main ventilation fans.

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POWER ON SUPPORTcustomer oriented strategy implemented by Power Electronics

Since its origins more than 25 years ago, we do not simply consider ourselves an advanced power electronics manufacturer, but a service company, which is in the market to take care of all of our customers’ needs and adapt to their requirements.

Therefore, flexibility and specialization play a key role. We are flexible to be able to supply advanced products committing to deliver in very short lead times, service our product ranges in any market where we have a branch within 24 hours, commission our devices worldwide, offer a worldwide hotline 24/7…

WARRANTY3 years warranty for our industrial products (variable speed drives and soft starters) and 5 years warranty for our solar inverters against any production defect. Warranties are usually executed on site in order to minimize non desired stops.

24/7 HOTLINEWe guarantee telephone assistance to our clients at any time and under any eventuality, not only to cover warranties or technical problems but also to offer technical advice if needed.

24/7 ONSITE ASSISTANCEWe are committed to our clients to assist with our variable speed drives, softstarters and solar inverters onsite at any time no matter if our products are under warranty or not.

STOCK OF PRODUCTPower Electronics manufactures either on demand or delivers from stock. This way we keep a minimum product inventory, used to attend any urgent requirements and guarantee deliveries in less than 24h.

STOCK OF SPARE PARTSWe also keep a very high spare parts stock for our production needs and grant an immediate technical assistance. It also helps to minimize the lead time in big projects.

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We are specialists offering advice to our clients not only about our products but also about their applications, to grant specialized trainings about power electronics, guarantee our drives, softstarters and solar inverters for a longer period of time than anybody else….

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FREE COMISSIONINGSCommissionings at Power Electronics are always free. Our Technical engineers configure all our drives, softstarters and inverters depending on the application to maximize their performance. Furthermore, the feedback obtained in these commissionings contributes to improve our products and adds a great added value.

CONSULTINGOur applications department is ready to give technical advice and support about our products and any application, in which they are installed. Our clients also have at their disposal our software and projects departments, which are made of a wide number of highly skilled and experienced engineers in the development of tailor-made software solutions

TRAININGOur clients have at their disposal our training rooms, where we offer tailor-made trainings solutions with a fine balance between theoretical and practical issues. We can also offer training sessions at our clients’ facilities.

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