3 Phase inverters Grid Compatibility
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Hi guyz,
Do you have any idea/s why almost all 3 phase inverters has 3P4W or in Wye configuration or should i say not compatible on Delta Grid systems ?
Do you have any idea/s why almost all 3 phase inverters has 3P4W or in Wye configuration or should i say not compatible on Delta Grid systems ?
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It depends on what is common for local 3 phase power in your area... For example, even though in the US 120/240 VAC split phase power is common and standard... In California, the default power for small (office park) 3 phase power is 120/208 VAC (Wye).
From what I understand, it is because in the US 120 VAC (which is our default consumer power) is easily taken from a 120/240 VAC Wye system. And, in many cases, devices rated for 240 VAC can take 208 VAC directly, or be rewired cheaply (in a case I had, a small+cheap auto transformer was used when 240 VAC device was ordered for our 120/208 VAC office park).
If you look at Delta wiring--You can only (easily) pull 120 VAC from one of the center tapped transformers to give you 120/240 VAC (in US we have grounded center taps). It is not "easy" to balance 120 VAC 3 phase loads in that configuration.
For 480 VAC 3 phase systems, a Wye connected set of transformers gives us 277 VAC between the center tap and any hot leg--A very common voltage for industrial lighting.
-Bill
Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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