SMA Windy Boy 8000 Watt 240 / 277 Volt Wind Inverter
Required Information: Please specify your wind turbine
Manufacturer Part Number: WB 8000US
The grid-coupling of small wind energy plants is simpler than ever - with the Windy Boy from SMA. It converts the variable frequency voltage from wind generators into grid conforming AC voltage. Thus the energy can be used privately, excess energy fed into the mains grid and respectively remunerated. The Windy Boy works perfectly together with the Sunny Island in stand-alone grids for the electrification of remote areas.
The Windy Boys are suitable for wind generators from a wide variety of manufacturers and power classes. They guarantee an optimal power adjustment and very high energy yields.
They are also best suited for flexible and worldwide use - ensured by the robust housing, the SMA Grid Guard disconnection device, the electric separation to the grid along with an automatic 50 or 60 Hz recognition.
Windy Boy 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US: The customized solution for wind turbine systems
Windy Boy inverters combine the same proven technology present in all Sunny Boy inverters with special firmware that permits direct grid-tied operation with a broad range of wind turbines-without batteries. This greatly reduces the overall system cost because components such as the charge controller, batteries and associated switch gear can be eliminated. Increased total energy capture combined with a reduction of balance of system components greatly reduces the installation and operating costs of a grid-tied wind system.
Features:
UL Certified - For locations requiring UL certification (UL 1741/IEEE-1547)
High Yields - 97% peak efficiency
- CEC efficiency of up to 96%
- OptiCool active temperature management
Easy to Use - Automatic grid voltage detection
- Programmable polynomial curve enables free selection of turbines
Reliable - Rugged cast aluminum outdoor rated enclosure
- Compatible with Windy Boy Protection Box 600
- 10-year limited standard warranty
Specifications:
| Windy Boy 5000-US | Windy Boy 6000-US | Windy Boy 7000-US | Windy Boy 8000-US |
|---|
| 208 V
240 V
277 V | 208 V
240 V
277 V | 208 V
240 V
277 V | 240 V
277 V |
| Input (DC) |
|---|
| Max. DC power | 5300 W | 6380 W | 7450 W | 8600 W |
| Max. DC voltage | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V |
| DC nominal voltage | 310 V | 310 V | 310 V | 345 V |
| Min. open circuit voltage for activating Turbine Mode | 300 V | 300 V | 300 V | 300 V |
| Operating range "Turbine Mode" | 250 V – 600 V | 250 V – 600 V | 250 V – 600 V | 300 V – 600 V |
| Max. input current | 21 A | 25 A | 30 A | 30 A |
| Output (AC) |
|---|
| AC nominal power | 5000 W | 6000 W | 7000 W | 7680 W
8000 W |
| Max. AC power | 5100 W | 6100 W | 7100 W | 7680 W
8100 W |
| Max. output current | 27.9 A
24.1 A
20.9 A | 33.3 A
28.9 A
25.0 A | 34 A
34 A
32 A | 32 A
32 A |
| Nominal AC voltage | 183–229 V
211–264 V
244–305 V | 183–229 V
211–264 V
244–305 V | 183–229 V
211–264 V
244–305 V | 211–264 V
244–305 V |
| AC grid frequency / range | 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz | 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz | 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz | 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz |
