What is a sunny island battery inverter?

The Sunny Island battery inverter is the most important component of the off-grid supply system. Together with the battery array, the Sunny Island forms an independent AC power grid accessible to both energy suppliers and consumers.

What is a SMA hybrid system?

In 2010, an SMA hybrid system was installed on the Reao Atoll in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. The SMA system replaced a diesel gener-ator that consumed 250 liters of fuel per day and has made life much qui-eter. The noiseless electricity supply offers benefits for everyone - includ-ing the island’s doctor.

Where can a solar hybrid system be used?

Solar hybrid systems can be used in any location that lacks a stable power supply. In Germany, for example, they supply electricity for remote buildings such as farms, businesses, weekend homes and vaca-tion cabins. The Sunny Island battery inverter is the most important component of the off-grid supply system.

Can a solar hybrid system provide electricity to 850 homes?

Two solar hybrid systems have been supplying electricity to around 850 homes in the villages of Kolondieba and Ourikela in Mali, Africa since 2011. SMA’s Multicluster Technol-ogy is used to integrate a school, multiple workshops, a bakery, a ho-tel, and other businesses into the off-grid system.

Are PV-powered off-grid SYS-TEMs a good solution for a decentralized energy supply?

There is a simple, reliable, and low-cost solution for a decentralized energy supply: PV-powered off-grid sys-tems. They can be used to build stable, decentralized power distribution grids in remote locations not con-nected to the public power grid.

What is a hybrid power system?

In contrast to solar home systems, hybrid systems can integrate other generating systems such as PV, wind, hydropower, or diesel generators, even if they are located relatively far away. Hybrid power systems can power any household appliances, electrical tools, or machines that run on standard AC power.