Energy storage and power conversion enabler
The VACON® NXP Grid Converter plays a key role in supporting clean power conversion in distributed networks with or without energy storage.
By enabling connection of energy storage to AC grids, and facilitating AC grids onboard vessels or island applications in remote areas, it fulfils a unique function. Without the grid converter none of these would be possible.
The grid converter facilitates load sharing and is highly versatile, for easy integration into diverse networks. Its importance cannot be overstated; use of a grid converter is a must in reaching emission targets.
Smart grid converter
VACON NXP Grid Converter for smart grids improves stability in the grid by supporting a diverse range of energy generators and energy storage systems. By enabling peak shaving, it in turn reduces the capital investment required for grid infrastructure. It is certified for grid code compliance in a wide range of countries, for fast system certification for system integrators.
Smart grids
Power networks which include intelligent energy storage offer us highly sustainable solutions for the future
Shore supply power conversion
When used with a shore-supply solution, VACON NXP Grid Converter allows electrical power to be sourced from the local grid, rather than the ship’s main engine or generators. This process, sometimes known as ‘cold ironing’, has a significantly positive impact on fuel economy. It causes reductions in CO2, NOx and SOx emissions, as well as noise and vibration levels.
Shaft generator
VACON NXP Grid Converter can also be applied to shaft-generator solutions, ensuring that propulsion machinery is able to operate at various speeds. The shaft generator decouples the shaft from the mains, which allows better electrical quality and improved fuel economy. Additionally, power can either be taken from or entered into the propeller shaft. This is particularly useful for ships that often alternate their speeds as it creates fuel savings and minimizes exhaust emissions by up to 15%. It also creates an emergency mode meaning that the vessel can operate even if the main engine fails.
Support for system integrators
Danfoss supports system integrators (SI) in designing their systems to bid on projects. Our aim is to help customers by providing tools and reference designs to make their system design easier. For instance, Danfoss can provide configurable 3D models as well as 2D general arrangement drawings from our product offering.
Endorsed by the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions as a Solar Impulse Efficient Solution.
The 1000 Efficient Solutions comprise the very best the world has to offer in clean and profitable solutions to protect the environment. VACON® NXP Grid Converter was assessed on the criteria of viability, deployability, and sustainability.
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Supply voltages and power range
Air cooled:
- 3 x 380-500 V...180-1100 kW
- 3 x 525-690 V...200-1200 kW
Liquid cooled:
- 3 x 400-500 V...160-1800 kW
- 3 x 525-690 V...210-1800 kW
Features and benefits
Reduced fuel consumption as electrical power can be sourced from the grid
Lower CO2, NOx and SOx emissions as the main engine can be shut down
Conforms to ABS and DNV standards
Improved energy efficiency as engine speed can be optimized
Liquid and air cooled solutions available
Facilitates fast system certification for distributed smart grids, thanks to compliance with global grid codes
Protects critical industrial processes with Intelligent DC backup
Simplified logistics and good protection with containerized solutions
Faster, more cost effective engineering thanks to reference designs
Facilitates active and reactive load sharing via droop function
Reducing port emissions
Discover how shore supply systems equipped with VACON® NXP Grid Converter help port authorities meet emission targets.
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Case story | Abeking and Rasmussen WSV | English | Multiple | 03 May, 2023 | 4.5 MB | |
| Case story | Alfen | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 5.1 MB | |
| Case story | Astrid Helene | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.9 MB | |
| Case story | Bore Sea RoFlex | English | Multiple | 15 Mar, 2023 | 2.7 MB | |
| Case story | CCB Bergen | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 3.1 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview | English | Multiple | 03 Feb, 2025 | 26.8 MB | |
| Case story | Electrosteel Castings Ltd | English | Multiple | 03 May, 2023 | 1.7 MB | |
| Brochure | Engineering - Chemical and Pharma | English | Multiple | 18 May, 2022 | 37.7 MB | |
| Case story | Future of the Fjords | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.2 MB | |
| Case story | Geothermal Winton | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 5.9 MB | |
| Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Full case | English | Multiple | 15 Dec, 2021 | 1.1 MB | |
| Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Mobile case | English | English | Multiple | 15 Dec, 2021 | 916.2 KB | |
| Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Short case | English | Multiple | 15 Dec, 2021 | 3.9 MB | |
| Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case | English | Multiple | 04 Apr, 2022 | 5.0 MB | |
| Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Mobile case | English | Multiple | 05 Apr, 2022 | 3.4 MB | |
| Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Short case | English | Multiple | 04 Apr, 2022 | 3.8 MB | |
| Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Full case | English | Multiple | 09 Mar, 2022 | 608.5 KB | |
| Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Mobile case | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2022 | 8.0 MB | |
| Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Short case | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2022 | 1.9 MB | |
| Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells | English | Multiple | 11 Jan, 2022 | 2.9 MB | |
| Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells - Mobile case | English | Multiple | 10 Jan, 2022 | 1.4 MB | |
| Brochure | Product Overview | English | Multiple | 09 May, 2025 | 12.6 MB | |
| Case story | Qinous | English | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 4.2 MB | |
| Case story | Quintex | English | Multiple | 17 Mar, 2023 | 1.0 MB | |
| Case story | Ro-Pax vessels | English | Multiple | 17 Mar, 2023 | 2.1 MB | |
| Brochure | Shore Supply Flyer | English | Multiple | 11 Mar, 2022 | 2.2 MB | |
| Case story | STX Engine SKorea | English | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 5.1 MB | |
| Application guide | The new network - smart grids | English | Multiple | 15 Apr, 2019 | 2.4 MB | |
| Fact sheet | VACON NXP drive anti-sway functionality | English | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 569.0 KB | |
| Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids | English | Multiple | 22 Nov, 2021 | 10.7 MB | |
| Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide | English | Multiple | 24 Mar, 2025 | 12.9 MB | |
| Operating guide | VACON-NX-Line-Voltage-Measurement-OG | English | Multiple | 28 Mar, 2023 | 13.0 MB | |
| Design guide | VACON® Hybridization Design Guide | English | Multiple | 15 Jan, 2017 | 3.8 MB | |
| Operating guide | VACON® NX Liquid Cooled Drives User Manual | English | Multiple | 23 Jan, 2025 | 22.3 MB | |
| Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V190 AppM | English | Multiple | 28 Nov, 2023 | 1.9 MB | |
| Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvGGC ARFIF106V160 AppM | English | Multiple | 24 Nov, 2023 | 2.9 MB | |
| Application guide | VACON® NXP Power Gener ARFIFF08V040 AppM | English | Multiple | 15 Aug, 2019 | 1.4 MB | |
| White paper | Why supply land-based power | English | Multiple | 28 Feb, 2023 | 10.6 MB |
Software
| Type | Software Characteristic | Name | Version | Language | Released | Status | Download | File type |
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| System software | Option and fieldbus firmware | VACON® Advanced Safety Option Firmware | 004 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 3.1 MB | .zip |
| Software tools | VACON® NCDrive | 2.0.42 | English | 08 Mar, 2022 | Released | 5.0 MB | .zip | |
| Software tools | VACON® NCLoad | 1.0.34 | English | 04 Dec, 2020 | Released | 3.6 MB | .zip | |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® NX OPTC3/C5 PROFIBUS GSD | 01 | English | 11 Jan, 2016 | Released | 748.0 B | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® NX OPTC4 LonWorks XIF | 01 | English | 11 Jan, 2016 | Released | 1.3 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® NX OPTC6 CANopen EDS | 01 | English | 27 Feb, 2018 | Released | 2.7 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® NX OPTC7 DeviceNet EDS | 01 | English | 01 Jan, 2012 | Released | 3.5 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® NX OPTCP PROFINET GSDML | 01 | English | 19 Feb, 2015 | Released | 7.4 KB | .zip |
| Application software | VACON® NXP Grid Converter Application | 192 | English | 29 Jan, 2024 | Released | 2.7 MB | .zip | |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTCQ EtherNet/IP EDS | 01 | English | 08 Jan, 2015 | Released | 13.2 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTE3/E5 PROFIBUS GSD | 01 | English | 08 Jun, 2022 | Released | 13.4 KB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VACON® OPTE3/E5 TIA Portal Library | 014 | English | 08 Jul, 2020 | Released | 3.6 MB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTE9 EtherNet/IP EDS | 01 | English | 03 Sept, 2020 | Released | 72.1 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTE9 PROFINET IO GSDML | 01 | English | 03 Apr, 2020 | Released | 204.3 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTE9 SIMATIC PDM EDD | 01 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 667.4 KB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VACON® OPTE9-EA TIA Portal Library | 01 | English | 16 Feb, 2018 | Released | 2.9 MB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VACON® OPTE9/EA EtherNet/IP Add-on Instructions | 01 | English | 16 Feb, 2018 | Released | 531.9 KB | .zip |
| System software | Option and fieldbus firmware | VACON® OPTEA Advanced Dual Port Ethernet Firmware | 007 | English | 03 Apr, 2023 | Released | 7.2 MB | .zip |
| System software | Option and fieldbus firmware | VACON® OPTEA PROFINET IO GSDML | 01 | English | 08 Feb, 2021 | Released | 209.2 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTEA SIMATIC PDM EDD | 01 | English | 13 Nov, 2018 | Released | 461.7 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VACON® OPTEC EtherCAT ESI | 01 | English | 20 Feb, 2020 | Released | 381.4 KB | .zip |
| Software tools | VACON® Safe | 1.0.4.0 | English | 25 Jan, 2021 | Released | 3.8 MB | .zip |
Related applications
Shaft generators and shore-supply systems.
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Draw upon expertise from Danfoss to optimize energy storage solutions on board vessels, and shore power supplies for quieter and cleaner harbours.
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For more efficient operation and greater freedom in ship design, consider an electric-based main propulsion with engineering from Danfoss.
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Balancing supply and consumption is a complex task in a distributed smart grid, and this is where Danfoss supports you with certified power conversion solutions, saving you time, cost and effort in testing and certification.
Case studies
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NORWAY: The new training vessel at Maløy Fishing School uses less diesel and emits less CO2, while also meeting the rigorous demands of the fishing industry.
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AUSTRALIA: In arid outback Australia the borewater pumped up from underground is so hot, it needs cooling before you can drink it. The town of Winton in Queensland has turned this to its advantage by converting heat from the bore water to electricity. A geothermal power station recovers energy during the borewater cooling process then uses it to generate power for the local community, with the help of VACON®drives.
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An institute in Kamień Śląski, Poland, is pioneering climate neutral energy consumption. Danfoss helps store electricity from the sun. Savings on electricity bill and CO2 emissions are the main drivers.
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Electrification and hybrid solutions are now booming. One of the first pioneers was the Dutch based energy storage manufacturer Alfen B.V., which has used Danfoss power conversion equipment since the early days.
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Electrification and hybrid solutions are now booming. The German energy storage manufacturer QINOUS GmbH was one of the first Danfoss customers developing these solutions long ago, before this was a “hot topic” in the energy industry.
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This world-first fully-electric carbon fiber vessel safeguards the pristine Norwegian fjord environment, ensuring zero emissions.
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