Parker Hannifin Launches Central Inverter for PV Solar at INTERSOLAR Show

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker's Global Energy Grid Tie Division has launched a new utility scale PV solar inverter with grid friendly features for applications up to 2MW. The 890GT-S Outdoor Central Solar Inverter features a high efficiency 1000 volt design that integrates proven IGBT power conversion with Parker's ground breaking two-phase refrigerant cooling technology.. Operating modes include Grid Parallel (current mode) and Island (voltage mode). Fault ride-through logic for low voltage and grid frequency excursions ensures maximum uptime. Slew rate control for both real and reactive power make the 890GT-S grid friendly, and MPPT control ensures the maximum energy harvest, even during non-optimum days.

The Parker 890GT-S' unique modular design also enables ease of maintenance and service. Multiple exterior access panels make installation and scheduled maintenance safe and easy, without requiring personnel entry. Output power is handled by easily replaceable phase modules. Each module contains power semiconductors, long life film capacitors, and gate drive circuitry. The modules can be replaced in under 15 minutes. Cooling and AC power connections are quick disconnect type, with connections made as module is installed. Capacitors are easily accessible, and refrigerant cooled output filters utilize a modular tray design for easy maintenance. The 890GT-S monitors over 100 internal heat seeking sensors strategically placed on busbars and power components, and reports any anomalies to its central monitoring system. Combined with data logging and high speed communications over a choice of SCADA network formats, the 890GT-S offers an unparalleled level of condition monitoring.

For more information on the solar inverter, as well as Parker's energy storage solutions, please visit http://www.parker.com/gridtie  and view our solar application animated video at:  http://youtu.be/nAJdj6YeA2o

About Parker Hannifin Corporation

With annual sales of $13 billion in fiscal year 2013, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 57 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's website at www.parker.com or its investor information website at www.phstock.com.

Parker Hannifin Corporation
Energy Grid Tie Division
9201 Forsyth Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28273 USA

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