American Standard Distribution Transformer Solutions in Canadian Photovoltaic Applications: Case Study of Ontario's 50MW Solar Plant
1. Project BackgroundThe 50MW photovoltaic power station in Ontario, Canada, required a robust solution to boost the 600V output from inverters to 34.5kV for grid integration. Challenges included extreme winter temperatures (-40°C), which caused traditional transformers to suffer from insulation degradation, cold-start failures, and increased downtime. Compliance with Canadian safety standards, particularly CSA C22.2 No.47, was critical to ensure operational reliability and grid compatibil