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    Renewable Energy
    5MVA
    Max Capacity
    99.3%
    Efficiency
    30yr
    Design Life
    K20
    K-Factor
    Renewable Energy · Inverter-Duty

    Solar PV Application Transformers

    Purpose-built for photovoltaic power plants with optimised performance under inverter duty cycles. Low harmonic distortion, high efficiency at partial loads, and designed to withstand the thermal cycling demands of solar generation.

    IEC 60076
    IEEE C57
    ISO 9001
    ISO 14001
    Capacity Range
    500 kVA – 5 MVA
    Voltage Class
    Up to 36 kV
    Application
    Inverter-Duty / PV Plants
    Standards
    IEC 60076 / IEEE C57
    Harmonics
    Low THD Design
    Cooling
    ONAN / ONAF
    Installation Support available on request
    Support from an ETS engineer during installation and commissioning, available on request.
    Type Tested
    Warranty
    Global

    Engineering Features

    Inverter-Optimised

    Designed for non-sinusoidal waveforms from solar inverters.

    Technical Data

    ParameterRange / Value
    Rated Power500 kVA – 5 MVA
    Primary Voltage11 – 36 kV
    Secondary Voltage270 – 690 V
    Frequency50 / 60 Hz
    K-FactorK13 – K20
    THD WithstandUp to 25% current THD
    Efficiency≥ 99.3% at rated
    Ambient Temp-10°C to +55°C
    AltitudeUp to 4000m (derated)
    Lifetime30+ years design life

    Standard range parameters — custom specifications available on request.

    Related glossary terms

    electricalMVA (Megavolt-Ampere)Unit of apparent power equal to 1,000 kVA or 1,000,000 VA. Used to rate power transformers.electricalK-FactorRating that indicates a transformer's ability to handle harmonic-rich loads from VFDs, UPS systems, LED drivers, and other non-linear loads.electricalInrush CurrentThe transient surge of magnetizing current that flows when a transformer is first energized. Can reach 8–12 times the rated full-load current.electricalVoltage RegulationThe percentage change in secondary voltage from no-load to full-load, expressed as a percentage of the rated secondary voltage.standardsIEC 60076Primary international standard series for power transformers, covering ratings, temperature rise, insulation levels, tests, and tolerances.
    GCC Compliance & Trust Signals

    DEWA Approved

    Dubai Electricity & Water Authority vendor

    ADDC / AADC

    Abu Dhabi Distribution Company approved

    SEWA / FEWA

    Sharjah & Federal Electricity authorities

    ADNOC AVL

    ADNOC Approved Vendor List

    IEC 60076

    International standard for power transformers

    ARAMCO 17-SAMSS

    Saudi ARAMCO material specification

    ISO 50001:2018

    Energy Management System (LRQA-certified, UAE plants)

    Regional Overview

    Solar PV step-up transformers for the GCC's gigawatt-scale renewable mega-projects. 200 kVA to 15 MVA per IEC 60076, designed for the region's 50 °C+ desert ambient, sand-laden environment and high-irradiance bidirectional cycling. Used at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (5 GW), NEOM, Sakaka, Sudair and Saudi Arabia's PIF-backed PV portfolio.

    Applications

    Where Solar PV Application Transformers Excel.

    01
    01

    Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park

    Solar PV transformers deployed across phases of Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park, Dubai's flagship 5 GW solar programme.

    02
    02

    Saudi PIF Solar Programme

    K-factor rated transformers for Sudair, Shuaibah, Al-Faisaliah and other Saudi PIF and ACWA Power solar plants.

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    03

    Al Dhafra & UAE Solar PV

    Solar transformers for Al Dhafra, Noor Abu Dhabi and Khazna solar PV projects across the UAE.

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    04

    GCC Solar + BESS

    Converter-duty transformers for hybrid solar-and-storage projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Deployed in

    United Arab EmiratesAbu DhabiSaudi ArabiaNEOMOmanSalalahScotlandGlasgow

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