3.4 Application Scenarios
The SunPower Reserve system is a flexible storage system that can be applied in all of the
following scenarios:
Application
DC
AC
Hybrid
An example of each of these scenarios:
3.4.1. DC-coupled Storage System
Grid
PV: Array #1
PV: Array #2
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Description
First-time PV array install
Hybrid inverter will run both
solar and battery
A PV array was previously
installed or the PV array is
using microinverters. The
system will be composed of
dedicated inverters for solar
and battery
A PV array was previously
installed and a new PV array
is added as a separate
system; Hybrid inverter will
run new solar and battery
Normal loads
Grid CT
Advantages
No additional inverter needed
•
Loads can be drawn
from battery and PV
simultaneously
•
Battery system can be
retrofit
•
Can be coupled to any
existing PV system
•
Increase system size and
control without altering
original PV system
Backup loads
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