Effective Date 01.04.

2019
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Bangalore Document No. D2.5K HV-11
Grid Transformer Recommendation Approved by VK/PR

DelCEN 2500 HV
Grid Transformer Recommendation
DelCEN 2500HV Grid Tied Solar PCU are to be connected to the Grid through an isolation transformer. The transformer
must be compliant to the CEA (Central Electricity Authority). The recommended transformer details are as specified
below.

Typical 2.5MW Block Schematic:

Recommended Specifications for Single and Parallel Inverter operations:

S/N Parameter Specification Remarks

Galvanic isolation, PWM
controlled, IGBT based Solar
1 General Nil
Inverter AC Voltage, Current and
power duty.
2.750MVA (Single Inverter rating
@ DelCEN 2500 HV )
To include 10% over load margin. In
2.888MVA (Single Inverter rating
case of Night time Reactive power
@ DelCEN 2625 HV )
2 Capacity (MVA) compensation, applicable Transformer
3.025MVA (Single Inverter rating
duty to be considered for day time and
@ DelCEN 2750 HV )
night time operation.
3.163MVA (Single Inverter rating
@ DelCEN 2875 HV )
Maximum Circuit Voltage
3 690V ±10% Mandatory
(LV line to Earth)
Irrespective of the DC negative
grounded or floating, the neutral
4 Neutral of Transformer of the star connected LV 3 phase Mandatory
grid transformer connection
should not be grounded at all

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S/N Parameter Specification Remarks

5 LV side Can be D or Y type Nil

DelCEN HV series does not require
6 Vector group Nil
any specific Vector group
600V±10%
Rated Line to Line Voltage 630V±10% 4 options are available depending upon
7
LV side 660V±10% the DelCEN HV model chosen.
690V±10%
Isolation between primary
8 2500V Nil
and Earth
Isolation between Primary In case of multi LV winding
9 2500V
and Primary Transformers.
Ground Shield between primary
10 Shield Requirement
and Secondary.
dV
of LV winding against
11 dt 1000V/µ sec Recommendation.
ground
Short circuit Impedance 7% for 2.75MVA and 5.5MVA
12 Requirement
LV to HV 8% for 11MVA
Short circuit Impedance
13 10 to 12% Requirement
LV to LV
14 DC Components <0.5% Recommended
Recommended to size the Transformer
THD (Total Harmonic
15 3% for 5% to account for External Grid
Distortion)
network harmonics/interferences

Depending on the stability of the Grid

16 Tap Changing ±2.5%, ±5%
at the plant location.

Above recommendations are as per the general Industrial practice and Delta Inverter’s standard requirement. Any
special conditions or requirements in regards to the Inverter duty transformer should be brought to the notice of
Delta’s representative.

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