SolaX X3-PRO-17K-G217kW three-phase string inverter, 2 MPPT

Overview

The X3-PRO-17K-G2 is a 17kW three-phase string inverter from the SolaX X3-PRO G2 series, rated 17000W with 18700VA maximum output and 24.7A per phase at 230/400V. It takes up to 25.5kWp of PV on two 32A MPP trackers with two strings each; SolaX also offers this power class with three trackers. A single tracker can supply up to 12000W. Smart fan cooling keeps it below 55dB, and the manual recommends a 40A AC breaker with 6–8mm² conductors.

• 8–30kW three-phase, 2 or 3 MPPT
• 32A per tracker, two strings each
• 150% DC oversizing, 1100V maximum input
• Up to 98.5% maximum efficiency
• IP66, 482×417×186mm, 24.5–28kg
• CEI 0-21 and CEI 0-16 certificates

How it works

The X3-PRO G2 converts PV power for three-phase 220/380V or 230/400V grids, with or without neutral. Models from 8kW to 20kW have two MPP trackers and the 25kW and 30kW three; the 15kW, 17kW and 20kW can also be supplied with three. Each tracker takes two strings at up to 32A with 40A short-circuit current, and a built-in global MPP scan deals with partial shading.

With a meter, the inverter limits export to a set value. The manual covers heat-pump control through the SolaX Adapter Box G2 and integration with SolaX EV chargers. Up to five inverters can be paralleled over Modbus, or up to sixty with a SolaX DataHub, and in both cases zero injection can be controlled through a meter in the main circuit.

Key features

SolaX allows 150% DC oversizing, from 12kWp on the 8kW to 45kWp on the 30kW model, with 8000W to 15000W available from a single tracker on its own. The MPPT range is 160–980V, nominal input 650V and start-up 200V. Maximum efficiency is 98.2% to 98.5% and European efficiency 97.7% to 98.0%, rising with model size. Type II SPD is fitted on DC and AC; AFCI and APS are options.

Installation and compatibility

All models share a 482×417×186mm IP66 housing weighing 24.5kg up to 12kW, 26kg for 15–20kW and 28kg for 25kW and 30kW. Up to 12kW cooling is natural at under 35dB; larger models use smart fan cooling. Operating range is -30°C to +60°C at up to 4000m. Leave 10cm below the terminals and 35cm between units. Recommended breakers run from 20A on the 8kW to 63A on the 30kW model.

Grid standards listed include EN 50549, VDE-AR-N 4105, CEI 0-16, CEI 0-21, G98, G99 and AS/NZS 4777.2, with safety to IEC/EN 62109-1/-2. SolaX publishes CEI 0-21 and CEI 0-16 certificates covering the X3-PRO-8K-G2 to 30K-G2, so the series can be used on Italian low- and medium-voltage connections, together with an EU declaration of conformity.

Monitoring and settings

Monitoring and remote settings run on SolaXCloud through an optional SolaX WiFi, LAN or 4G dongle. Interfaces for meter, USB, Modbus RTU and DRM are built in, and an LCD with keys handles local commissioning. Night-time consumption is below 3W, and firmware updates are installed from a USB drive.

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