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Introduction to photovoltaic

Photovoltaic systems are one of the most demanding applications to address carbon reduction and increase the share of renewable energy in the grid. However, one of the biggest challenges facing the renewable sector is the need to balance supply and demand. The power supplied by photovoltaic (PV) modules fluctuates heavily depending on weather conditions. Nevertheless, the challenge of quitting fossil energy sources can be achieved with smart grid management and an energy storage system. PV panels supply power in the form of direct current (DC), which has to be converted to alternating current (AC) before it can be fed into the grid and consumed locally or transmitted to the point of use. Solar inverters convert DC to AC.

Our product portfolio for photovoltaic

Efficient and reliable power semiconductors and inverter technologies are required to convert DC to AC and transmit the power with minimal losses. Combining solar systems with energy storage systems is one effective way of synchronizing supply and demand. Depending on their implementation, inverters fall into the categories like micro inverter, power optimizer, string inverter, hybrid inverter, and central inverter. Our portfolio comprises a broad selection of components to build inverters ranging from just a few watts and kilowatts for residential use to several megawatts for the commercial and utility-scale markets. It includes best-in-class discrete OptiMOS™, CoolMOS™ and CoolSiC™ MOSFETs and IGBTs in various package options, be it best-in-class TO-247 discrete switches or highly integrated Easy modules, functionally integrated EiceDRIVER™ gate driver ICs, XENSIV™ current sensors, XMC™, PSoC™ controllers and AIROC™ and OPTIGA™ for secured connectivity. Backed by our end-to-end application expertise, we offer the best product combinations to achieve leading power density levels and best-in-class efficiency.

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CoolSiC™ allows a power density increase by a factor of 2.5, e.g., from 50 kW (Si) to 125 kW (SiC) at a weight of less than 80 kg, so that two installers can lift it. With CoolSiC™ MOSFETs, the power of a string inverter can be doubled at the same inverter weight. Furthermore, the efficiency reduction at high operating temperatures is significantly lower compared to a Si solution. You can achieve maximum efficiency of over 99% by using CoolSiC™ MOSFET solutions from Infineon.

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Introduction to photovoltaic

Photovoltaic systems are one of the most demanding applications to address carbon reduction and increase the share of renewable energy in the grid. However, one of the biggest challenges facing the renewable sector is the need to balance supply and demand. The power supplied by photovoltaic (PV) modules fluctuates heavily depending on weather conditions. Nevertheless, the challenge of quitting fossil energy sources can be achieved with smart grid management and an energy storage system. PV panels supply power in the form of direct current (DC), which has to be converted to alternating current (AC) before it can be fed into the grid and consumed locally or transmitted to the point of use. Solar inverters convert DC to AC.

Our product portfolio for photovoltaic

Efficient and reliable power semiconductors and inverter technologies are required to convert DC to AC and transmit the power with minimal losses. Combining solar systems with energy storage systems is one effective way of synchronizing supply and demand. Depending on their implementation, inverters fall into the categories like micro inverter, power optimizer, string inverter, hybrid inverter, and central inverter. Our portfolio comprises a broad selection of components to build inverters ranging from just a few watts and kilowatts for residential use to several megawatts for the commercial and utility-scale markets. It includes best-in-class discrete OptiMOS™, CoolMOS™ and CoolSiC™ MOSFETs and IGBTs in various package options, be it best-in-class TO-247 discrete switches or highly integrated Easy modules, functionally integrated EiceDRIVER™ gate driver ICs, XENSIV™ current sensors, XMC™, PSoC™ controllers and AIROC™ and OPTIGA™ for secured connectivity. Backed by our end-to-end application expertise, we offer the best product combinations to achieve leading power density levels and best-in-class efficiency.

More about IGBTs
More about CoolGaN™
More about diodes
More about MOSFETs
More about gate drivers
More about sensors
More about microcontroller
More about Wi-Fi Bluetooth® solutions
More about security solutions

More about CoolSiC™ MOSFET in photovoltaic applications

CoolSiC™ allows a power density increase by a factor of 2.5, e.g., from 50 kW (Si) to 125 kW (SiC) at a weight of less than 80 kg, so that two installers can lift it. With CoolSiC™ MOSFETs, the power of a string inverter can be doubled at the same inverter weight. Furthermore, the efficiency reduction at high operating temperatures is significantly lower compared to a Si solution. You can achieve maximum efficiency of over 99% by using CoolSiC™ MOSFET solutions from Infineon.

More about CoolSiC™ MOSFETs

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