SMA Hydro Boy Fuel Cell Inverters

Trendsetting and efficient the Hydro Boy inverters are ideal for an environmentally-friendly expansion of off-grid systems using SMA products. Whether it's to supply energy to remote regions far from the grid, or to provide electricity in case of emergency to unstable grids. The development of self-sufficient stand-alone systems is an important future market. Against the backdrop of rising diesel and heating oil prices, SMA inverters are in demand, forward thinking products.

Leading Edge Trend setting technology
The functional principle: the Hydro Boy efficiently converts the DC current produced by the fuel cell into AC current. This must be done using low voltage and strong electrical currents. The Hydro Boy from SMA meets these unique demands and has been tried and tested throughout our 25 years of experience with innovative energy supply systems.

Expansion of stand-alone systems
SMA is the only manufacturer in the world to offer AC coupled PV systems for self-sufficient energy supply systems ranging from one to 100 kW. Along with stand-alone and solar inverters from SMA, the Hydro Boy is an important component in a reliable standard AC voltage grid. The H2 Island Extension complements the necessary batteries in a stand-alone grid with a fuel cell featuring a hydrogen accumulator.

Everything from a single source
From the reliable island manager Sunny Island to the solar inverters Sunny Boy and Sunny Mini Central and from the inverter for wind power Windy Boy to the Hydro Boy: SMA is your one stop shop for perfectly matched components for an AC connected stand-alone grid. Assembling and setting up stand-alone grids has never been easier.

HYDRO BOY 1124 / 1324

SMA has a long tradition with inverters for fuel cells. SMA modified the first solar inverters for use in fuel cell applications more than ten years ago. In the meantime, the Hydro Boy has become a huge market success. SMA has equipped the Hydro Boy 1324 with a fan, which makes it even more powerful. The devices possess a grid output side transformer, for which they are specialized for direct grid feeding throughout the world. The AC output can be scaled by simply connecting the devices in parallel.

Input (DC)11241324
Input voltage20 V – 55 V20 V – 55 V
Nominal DC power at 30 °C 1200 W1300 W
Max. input current56 A56 A
Output (AC)  
Max. AC power at 30 °C1100 W1200 W
Output voltage (adjustable range)230 V (180 V – 300 V)230 V (180 V – 300 V)
Nominal frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz50 Hz / 60 Hz
Adjustable frequency range45.5 Hz – 54.2 Hz / 55.5 Hz – 64.5 Hz45.5 Hz – 54.2 Hz / 55.5 Hz – 64.5 Hz
Max. efficiency91%91%

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HYDRO BOY 1524HF / 2524HF

The new Hydro Boy generation: the 1524HF and 2524HF devices are equipped with modern, high frequency technology thus ensuring very high efficiency. By reducing the weight and size of the coil components, these inverters have become particularly light and easy to use. Thanks to the modular design of the power electronics, the Hydro Boy inverters also adapt flawlessly to external conditions. Thus, they combine the state-of-the-art SMA technologies and the highest efficiency in a 19” housing.

Input (DC)1524HF2524HF
Input voltage25 V – 70 V25 V – 70 V
Nominal DC power at 30 °C 1500 W2500 W
Max. input current60 A100 A
Output (AC)  
Max. AC power at 30 °C1150 W2300 W
Output voltage (adjustable range)230 V (184 V – 264 V)230 V (184 V – 264 V)
Frequency (adjustable range)50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz)50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz)
Max. efficiency> 93 %> 93 %
Interfaces  
CANyesyes
RS485 or RS232optionaloptional
General Data  
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm approx. 444 / 130 / 454approx. 444 / 160 / 454
Protection ratingIP20IP20
Weightapprox. 15 kgapprox. 17 kg
Operating temperature range0 °C ... +70 °C0 °C ... +70 °C
Cooling conceptForced air coolingForced air cooling
Operating consumptionapprox. 12 Wapprox. 12 W
Protection device  
DC reverse polarity protectionyesyes
AC short circuit monitoringyesyes
Features / Function  
Warranty2 Years2 Years
Certificates and permitswww.SMA.dewww.SMA.de

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