PIKO CI 100 project-scale grid-tied inverter, 100 kW

PIKO CI 100 project-scale grid-tied inverter, 100 kW

Country: Germany · Model: PIKO CI 100

The PIKO CI 100 grid-tied inverter is rated 100 kW, has 8 MPP trackers and takes arrays up to 150 kWp for large commercial and ground-mounted PV plants. System voltage reaches 1,100 V and the inputs accept modules with up to 20 A current.

Power: 100 kW
System voltage: up to 1100 V
Module current: up to 20 A

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Technical specifications

More from the manufacturer’s documentation
Power	100 kW
System voltage	up to 1100 V
Module current	up to 20 A
Max. PV power	150 kWp
MPP trackers	8
DC inputs	16
Rated input voltage	600 V
Start-up voltage	250 V
MPP range at rated output	540…800 V
Working voltage range	200…1,000 V
Max. input current per MPPT	40 A (MPPT 1–3) / 32 A (MPPT 4–8)
Apparent output power	100 / 111 kVA (nom. / max.)
Grid connection	3N~, 230/400 V, 50 Hz
Rated AC current	145 A
Max. output current	168.8 A
Grid frequency range	45–55 Hz
Power factor range	0.8…1…0.8
Max. efficiency	98.3 %
European efficiency	97.8 %
Night-time consumption	< 10 W
Protection rating	IP66
Protection	RCMU/RCCB type B, type 2 surge protection (AC and DC, exchangeable)
Dimensions (H × W × D)	678 × 936 × 365 mm
Weight	93 kg
Cooling	regulated fans, up to 640 m³/h
Noise emission	65 dB(A)
Operating temperature	−25…+60 °C
Max. installation altitude	4,000 m
AC cable cross-section	copper 70–240 mm², aluminium 95–240 mm²
Interfaces	2 × LAN (RJ45), Wi-Fi, 2 × RS485, Bluetooth, 4 digital inputs
Warranty	5 years (+ 5 years optional)
Certifications	EN 62109-1/-2, IEC 62920, VDE-AR-N 4105:2018, EN 50549-1/-2, CEI 0-16, CEI 0-21, G99, IEC 61727/62116
Customs codes (for reference)
HS code	8504.40
UKTZED code (Ukraine)	8504408800 (>7.5 kVA)
CN code (EU)	85044084

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer’s technical documentation. Updated 10/31/2026. Customs codes are for reference only; the final code is determined at customs declaration for the specific model.

Description

This is the project-scale model of the PIKO CI range, used on plants where several inverters run side by side. Its inputs are sized for current-generation modules, whose operating current has grown noticeably. The high system voltage means long strings and fewer parallel strings on the DC side, with a 200…1,000 V working range and full output at an MPP of 540…800 V. The 16 DC inputs sit on 8 trackers, with MPPT 1–3 taking up to 40 A and MPPT 4–8 up to 32 A. The inverter is three-phase and connects to the site AC grid at 3N~ 230/400 V, with 145 A rated and 168.8 A maximum current. For that current the AC cable is copper 70–240 mm² or aluminium 95–240 mm². The IP66 housing weighs 93 kg and is fan-cooled at up to 640 m³/h with 65 dB(A) of noise, so it stays away from living-room windows.

How to choose

The PIKO CI 100 is the pick when the array outgrows the PIKO CI 30 / 50 / 60 at 33–66 kVA and one large unit makes more sense. Sites up to 50 kW are served by the PIKO CI G2 at 30 and 50 kW with the same 20 A per input. The number of inverters on a plant follows the array, at up to 150 kWp per CI 100.