Inverter – FRONIUS – Verto 20.0 Plus – hybrid – HV
Product details
Verto Plus 20.0
Verto Plus 20.0 is a Fronius three-phase photovoltaic inverter with a rated output of 20 kW, equipped with a DC battery input. The transformerless design offers three MPPT controllers and supports a photovoltaic array with a total capacity of up to 30 kWp. Full backup power mode enables operation at a rated output of 20 kW, while fast switching mode provides a switchover time of less than 20 ms.
Key benefits of Verto Plus 20.0
- Rated power 20 kW and a three-phase grid connection.
- Three MPPT controllers with an MPP voltage range of 240–870 VDC and a maximum total PV array power of 30 kWp.
- Battery DC input with a voltage range of 150–700 V, a maximum current of 50 A and a maximum power of 30 kW.
- Full backup power with a rated power of 20 kW and a temporary power boost function up to 30 kVA for 5–10 s.
- Fast switching in under 20 ms in fast switching mode; the standard switching time is less than 35 s.
- IP66 protection rating and permissible ambient temperature from −40°C to +60°C.
Who is this a good choice for?
This solution is for owners of photovoltaic systems who need a 20 kW three-phase inverter with battery connectivity. It is also suitable for users who require full backup power and a switchover time of less than 20 ms in fast switching mode.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC input data | |
| Maximum input voltage at 1000 W/m² and -10°C under open-circuit conditions (VDC) | 1000 |
| Start-up voltage (VDC) | 150 |
| MPP voltage range (VDC) | 240–870 |
| Number of MPPT controllers | 3 |
| Maximum input current PV1 / PV2 / PV3 (A) | 28 / 28 / 28 |
| Maximum input current per string (A) | 28 |
| Maximum total short-circuit current (A) | 150 |
| Maximum short-circuit current PV1 / PV2 / PV3 (A) | 50 / 50 / 50 |
| Maximum short-circuit current per string (A) | 50 |
| Maximum total PV array power (kWp) | 30,0 |
| Maximum PV array power for PV1 / PV2 / PV3 (kWp) | 20 / 20 / 20 |
| DC overvoltage category | 2 |
| Maximum inverter reverse current (A) | 0 |
| Maximum photovoltaic generator capacitance to ground (nF) | 5000 |
| Factory-set threshold for monitoring insulation resistance between the generator and ground (kΩ) | 34 |
| Setting range for insulation resistance monitoring between the generator and ground (kΩ) | 34–10 000 |
| Factory-set threshold and detection time for sudden residual current (mA / ms) | 30 / 300; 60 / 150; 90 / 40 |
| Factory-set limit value and detection time for continuous residual current (mA / ms) | 300 / 300 |
| Continuous residual current detection setting range (mA) | 30-1000 |
| Factory-set interval for periodic insulation resistance checks (h) | 24 |
| Setting range for the periodic insulation resistance test interval | - |
| Battery DC input data | |
| Maximum voltage (V) | 700 |
| Minimum voltage (V) | 150 |
| Maximum current (A) | 50 |
| Maximum power (kW) | 30 |
| Number of DC inputs | 1 |
| AC output data | |
| Grid voltage range (VAC) | 176–528 |
| Rated mains voltage (VAC) | 220 / 230; 253 / 257 |
| Rated power (kW) | 20 |
| Maximum usable inverter DC power (kW) | 30 |
| Rated apparent power (kVA) | 20 |
| Rated frequency (Hz) | 50/60 |
| Maximum output current per phase (A) | 32,3 |
| Initial symmetrical short-circuit current per phase IK″ (A) | 32,3 |
| Power factor cos φ | 0–1 individuals/container |
| Grid connection (VAC) | 3~ (N)PE 380 / 220; 3~ (N)PE 400 / 230; 3~ (N)PE 440 / 253; 3~ (N)PE 480 / 277 |
| Earthing systems | TT (permitted if UN_PE <30 V); TN-S(permitted); TN-C-S(permitted); IT(not permitted) |
| Maximum output power (kW) | 20 |
| Rated output current per phase (A) | 30,3 / 29 / 26,2 / 24,1 |
| Total harmonic distortion (%) | <3 |
| AC overvoltage category | 3 |
| Peak inrush current (A) | 24,72 |
| RMS inrush current (A) | 6,82 |
| Inrush current duration (ms) | 1,99 |
| Maximum output short-circuit current and duration (A / ms) | 24,38 / 38,72 |
| AC output data in full backup power mode (Full Backup) | |
| Maximum output current per phase (A) | 32,3 |
| Maximum output current per phase with 3 phases and AC-Boost (A) | 43.5 (for 5–10 s) |
| Maximum single-phase output current with AC-Boost (A) | 32 (for 5–10 s) |
| Rated output power (kW) | 20 |
| Apparent output power with AC-Boost (kVA) | 30 (for 5–10 s) |
| Rated output current per phase (A) | 32,3 |
| Maximum current asymmetry (A) | 25 |
| Rated mains voltage (VAC) | 220 / 230; 253 / 257 |
| Rated frequency (Hz) | 53/63 |
| Switching time (s) | <35 |
| Switching time in fast switching mode (ms) | < 20 |
| Power factor cos φ | 0–1 individuals/container |
| Efficiency | |
| Nighttime standby loss (W) | 16 |
| European efficiency at 240 / 600 / 870 VDC (%) | 97,08 / 97,95 / 96,93 |
| Maximum efficiency (%) | 97,52 |
| Operating conditions and protection | |
| Protection class | 1 |
| Device EMC emission class | B |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Permissible ambient temperature (°C) | - 40°C – +60°C |
| Permissible storage temperature (°C) | -40°C – +70°C |
| Relative humidity (%) | 0–100 |
| Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 50.3 dB(A) (ref. 20 µPA) |
| Degree of protection | IP66 |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Dimensions: height × width × depth (mm) | 865 × 574 × 279 |
| Inverter weight (kg) | 40,1 |
| General information | |
| Inverter topology | non-isolated, transformerless |

