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ABB PVI-50.0 Commercial Solar Inverter
Model: PVI-50.0-TL
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PVI-50.0-TL — ABB PVI-50.0 Commercial Solar Inverter
The ABB PVI-50.0-TL is a 50 kW three-phase transformerless solar PV inverter designed for commercial rooftop and small ground-mount installations where high energy yield, compact footprint, and grid compliance are priorities. The transformerless topology — using a DC-AC conversion stage without a galvanic isolation transformer — delivers a peak CEC efficiency above 98.7%, significantly higher than transformer-based designs of the same power class. The elimination of the inverter transformer also reduces weight by approximately 30% and eliminates the transformer's internal losses (typically 0.5–1.5% of rated power), compounding energy yield improvement over the system's 25-year service life.
The PVI-50.0 features two independent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) inputs with an MPPT voltage range of 510–900 V DC and maximum input voltage of 1000 V DC. Two independent MPPT channels allow the inverter to optimise energy harvest from two PV sub-arrays with different orientations, tilt angles, or partial shading conditions independently — a significant advantage for commercial rooftop installations where roof geometry prevents a single uniform PV array orientation. Integrated arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) detection monitors the DC wiring for series arc faults caused by deteriorated connections or damaged cables, providing an additional layer of fire safety beyond standard DC fuse and surge protection.
Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Programme, managed by REPDO under Vision 2030, targets 58.7 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 — with a significant portion being commercial and industrial rooftop solar. SEC's net metering regulation (Circular 16/D) allows commercial customers to export surplus solar generation to the grid and offset it against consumption billing, creating a strong economic incentive for factory owners and commercial building operators to install rooftop PV systems. The PVI-50.0's compact dimensions (720 × 650 × 280 mm) and wall-mount bracket allow multiple units to be installed side-by-side on a factory wall or outdoor equipment frame near the PV array, minimising DC cable runs and associated resistive losses.
Razz Middle East supplies ABB PVI-50.0 inverters for commercial and industrial rooftop solar projects across Saudi Arabia, providing sizing, single-line diagram design, SEC net metering application support, and commissioning. Our solar team coordinates system design to comply with SASO IEC 62109 safety requirements and SEC's technical requirements for embedded generation grid connection.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the PVI-50.0-TL
- Rated AC Power
- 50 kW (50,000 W)
- Peak Efficiency
- 98.7% (CEC weighted)
- MPPT Inputs
- 2 independent MPPT channels
- MPPT Voltage Range
- 510–900 V DC per channel
- Maximum DC Input Voltage
- 1000 V DC
- Maximum DC Input Current
- 2 × 75 A
- AC Output Voltage
- 400 V (3-phase, 50 Hz)
- Arc Fault Detection
- Integrated AFCI per IEC 62109
- Enclosure
- IP65 (outdoor wall-mount)
- Cooling
- Natural convection (no fans)
- Dimensions
- 720 × 650 × 280 mm
- Weight
- <85 kg
- Communication
- RS-485 Modbus RTU; ABB Ability cloud option
- Standard
- IEC 62109-1 / IEC 62109-2 / SASO IEC
Key Features & Benefits
- Transformerless topology achieves 98.7% CEC weighted efficiency by eliminating the internal transformer losses (typically 0.5–1.5% of rated power), increasing annual energy yield by 1.5–2.5% compared to transformer-based inverters of the same rating — directly reducing the cost per kWh over the 25-year system life.
- Two independent 75 A MPPT channels with 510–900 V DC range allow independent optimisation of two PV sub-arrays with different orientations or shading conditions, enabling commercial rooftop installations on L-shaped or multi-orientation roofs to achieve maximum annual yield without string mismatch losses.
- Integrated arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) detects DC series arc faults caused by deteriorated cable connections or damaged PV string wiring before they cause fires in rooftop cable trays — satisfying the NFPA 70 (NEC 690.11) arc fault protection requirement adopted by Saudi Arabia's SASO electrical code for commercial PV.
- Natural convection cooling with no moving parts eliminates cooling fan failures — a common inverter reliability issue in Saudi Arabia's 50°C ambient environment — reducing maintenance call-outs and inverter downtime, supporting the 25-year energy yield warranty requirements of SEC net metering agreements.
- Compact wall-mount profile (280 mm depth) and weight under 85 kg allows two technicians to install the inverter without lifting equipment, reducing installation labour cost on rooftop jobs and enabling installation on lightweight roof structures at commercial and industrial buildings.
- ABB Ability cloud monitoring integration provides real-time performance data, string-level energy yield comparison, fault alerts, and performance ratio reporting — enabling SEC net metering customers to document annual generation for billing reconciliation and bank financing of rooftop solar installations.
- Compliance with IEC 62109-1 and IEC 62109-2 safety standards and SASO IEC equivalent provides the technical documentation required for SEC embedded generation grid connection approval and ECRA-regulated net metering registration in Saudi Arabia.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- Commercial rooftop solar installations at MODON and SIDF-registered factories in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam Second Industrial Cities, where the SEC net metering scheme (Circular 16/D) provides bill credit for exported surplus generation, delivering payback periods of 6–8 years at typical industrial electricity tariff rates.
- School and university rooftop PV systems under the Ministry of Education's solar energy programme for public buildings, where the PVI-50.0's SASO IEC compliance and SEC grid connection certification simplify the approval process for government facility installations.
- Hospital rooftop solar at Ministry of Health facilities under the National Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP), where the PVI-50.0's natural convection cooling and no-moving-parts design minimises maintenance requirements at healthcare facilities where on-site maintenance resources are limited.
- Commercial warehouse and logistics centre rooftop PV at Aramex, DHL, and Saudi Post distribution facilities in King Khalid Industrial City (KKIC) Riyadh, where large flat roof areas and high daytime electricity demand from refrigeration and conveyor systems provide strong economic case for self-consumption commercial solar.
- Hotel and resort rooftop solar at Red Sea Project and NEOM tourism destinations, where the PVI-50.0's IP65 outdoor rating and corrosion-resistant finish withstand coastal marine environment humidity and salt-laden air during the installation's 25-year service life.
- Agricultural farm solar installations at Saudi farms under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's irrigation efficiency programme, where the PVI-50.0 powers irrigation pump VFDs and cold storage compressors during peak daylight hours, offsetting diesel generator fuel cost at off-grid agricultural locations.
- Supermarket and retail chain rooftop solar at Al-Danube, Panda, and Carrefour locations in Saudi Arabia, where the SEC net metering programme allows multiple commercial sites to aggregate generation data on the ABB Ability monitoring platform for corporate sustainability reporting under the Saudi Green Building Council standards.
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