Installation and Operator’s Manual Page 9 of 63
(PVI-3600-OUTD-UK-F-W Rev.: 1.0)
1 FOREWORD
This document contains a technical description of the AURORA wind inverter so
as to provide the installer and user all the necessary information about installation,
operation and use of AURORA.
1.1 WIND ENERGY
Industrialized countries (greater energy consumers) have been experimenting with
energy-saving methods and reducing pollutant levels. This may be possible
through a shrewd and rational consumption of well-known resources, and also by
looking for new forms of clean and in exhaustible energy.
Renewable sources of energy are fundamental to solving this problem. Under these
circumstances, wind energy exploitation to generate electrical energy is becoming
more and more important worldwide.
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AURORA inverter changes the wind energy into AC power which is fed to the
electrical power distribution grid.
AURORA does this conversion, also known as Dc to Ac inversion, in a very
efficient way, without using rotating parts but just static power electronic devices.
When used in parallel with the grid, the alternate current generated by the inverter
is directly fed to the domestic distribution circuit, which in turn is also connected
to the public power distribution grid.
The wind energy system can thus feed power to all the grid-connected loads, such
as lighting devices, household appliances, etc.
If the energy generated by the wind energy system is not enough, the energy
necessary to ensure the standard operation of the connected users is drawn from
the public power distribution grid. Any excess energy produced by the inverter is
exported to the grid.
According to national and local standards and regulations the produced energy can
be sold to the grid or credited to the user against future consumption.