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8 kW wind inverter comes with double standard warranty

By Paul Dvorak | May 12, 2010

The Windy Boy 8000US inverter expands the company lineup to five models that range from 3,000 to 8,000 W.

An 8,000W inverter for wind turbines expands the Windy Boy lineup, which now consists of five models ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 W. The unit’s factory warranty, from SMA America, Rocklin, Calif. (sma-america.com) has also been increased to 10 years, with the ability to extend to 15 or 20 years.

The Windy Boy 8000US includes special firmware that permits a direct grid-tied operation with a broad range of wind turbines. Its longevity is enhanced by SMA’s patented OptiCool active temperature-management system and rugged cast-aluminum outdoor-rated enclosure. The inverter features a CEC weighted efficiency of 96%, resulting in exceptional energy yields. It is also certified to the UL 1741/IEEE1547 standard.

Designers can take advantage of the unit’s versatility. For instance, the wind inverter can be installed with a direct grid-tied connection or as part of a micro-grid in conjunction with the company’s Sunny Boy solar inverter, and Sunny Island battery inverter and management system, providing grid-quality power to remote locations.


Filed Under: Energy storage
Tagged With: 8000W, inverters, SMA America, windy boy
 

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  1. Sunny Boy 7000 says

    October 2, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I like your website. I looking for Sunny Boy 7000 at a great price. Do you know where I can find it?

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