Magtech - specialist in

distribution grids with

photovoltaic systems

Stepless In-Line Magnetic Grid Stabiliser for Photovoltaic

MPV

MPV130
Substation version,
oil-cooled

MPV130
Outdoor version,
oil-cooled

MPV130
Outdoor version,
air-cooled

Voltage without MPV

+10%

Voltage with MPV

Un
-10%

Daytime power profile

PV

PV

PV

RAPID CHANGES: Graph above shows a typical day-time

feed-in power profile from PhotoVoltaic systems.

MPV
without stabilizer

Voltage:

Stepless In-Line Magnetic Grid Stabiliser for Photovoltaic - MPV

Regarding the German Energiewende, there is a strong demand for new solutions
to achieve more flexible and higher performing grids. The MPV is installed on a feeder to
counter the problems of voltage rise due to power from Photo Voltaic or any other
distributed generation source. The Magtech patented MCI Magtech Controllable
Inductance technology used in the magnetic circuits modulates the voltage level as a
function of the varying power flow to reduce the downstream voltage. Function of
voltage reduction is preset in factory, and, once operating, the units need no further
adjustment. The exemplary reliability and long life (40 yrs) of the sealed copper/iron
system is the same as a normal transformer. The system has high efficiency in operation,
and when no regulation is required, it automatically changes to by-pass mode. The rapid
reaction time of the system ensures good supply quality in all power flow conditions.
Accommodating the reverse power flows due to Photo-Voltaic and other distributed
energy sources embedded in an electricity distribution network is an emerging problem
requiring new solutions. Magtech has employed their patented variable inductance
technology, proven over many years of use in hundreds of Voltage Boosting installations,
in the conception of a revolutionary Magnetic In-Line Grid Stabiliser for Photovoltaic
which has no parts in movement during operation, and automatically takes itself out of
the circuit when not needed, so as to give maximum efficiency.
The ease of installation, long life and almost zero maintenance of the MPV makes it
clearly the lowest cost and most efficient solution to the problem of voltage rise due to
reverse power flow. The MPV can be quickly installed anywhere along the feeder as a
permanent solution to voltage rise problems due to embedded generation.
FUNCTION
Doubling capacity on existing grid cables
Continuous stepless fast regulation
compensating for sudden changes of
photovoltaic power
Intelligent voltage reduction (0 to -7%)
Magnetic control, robust, good power quality
Reduced rapid voltage changes with continuous
regulation
Bypass if no photovoltaic feedback, no acoustic
noise at night time, low noise during operation
Bypass if fault, never power interruption, failsafe
QUALITY
No moving parts in power control module
Long lifetime - like standard transformers
Technology delivered to grid companies for 10
years
No maintenance
High short circuit capacity

High surge sustainability and overload

capacity - only copper, iron and insulation
material in power circuit
Oil-cooled version for very long lifetime and
robustness
High efficiency
High power factor
Class II (4 kV) isolating level for logic module
FLEXIBLE AND EASY
Easy commissioning, no adjustments
necessary
Self-regulating, no communication needed
No extra fuses needed
Power unit maintenance-free
Indoor, outdoor and air-cooled version
available
Available in different ratings
Pluggable logic module constructed for easy
replacement after 15-20 years
Direct technical support

with stabilizer
6:00 am

9:00

12:00

15:00

18:00

CONTINUOUS STEPLESS STABILIZATION: MPV with

continuous stepless stabilization gives higher power
capacity, reduced rapid voltage changes and better
customer voltage quality ref. EN50160

Technical data
Connection

MPV130-400

MPV260-400

TN / TT

TN / TT

Frequency [Hz]

50

50

Input voltage [kV]

0,4

0,4

Output voltage [volts]

0,4

0,4

Load, nominal [kVA]

130

260

Overload, 6 hours @20C [kVA]

208

416

Current nominal [A]

188

375

Current, 6 hours, @20C [A]

300

600

Stepless voltage reduction [%]

0-7

0-7

Dynamic response [ms] 1

300

300

No-load loss [W] 2

250

350

Efficiency [%]

Power factor [cos j] 3

Total Harmonic Distortion [%] 3
Width x Height x Depth [mm]

98,5

98,5

0,98-0,99

0,98-0,99

0,5-2,8

0,5-2,8

1040 x 1050 x 1040 x 1350 x

640
640

Weight [kg]

750

950

Cable connection [Copper mm2]

150

150

Oil filled [liters]

200

260

Galvanized

Galvanized

300

600

Enclosure oil filled

Maximum cable fuse [A]

FR3 = Environmental friendly organic oil. * same as standard oil-filled

transformers 1 voltage correction to maintain correct voltage reduction
2 zero voltage reduction or bypass (nighttimes)
3 nominal load
Note! Technical data are preliminary. Magtech reserves the
right to make changes without notice

Magtech AS, Vlerveien 159, NO1599 Moss, Norway, + 47 69 27 92 00

www.magtech.no, sales@magtech.no
05.04.2013