Renewables and energy storage
The energy of the future and its efficient implementation together with energy storage systems
The energy of the future and its efficient implementation together with energy storage systems
Despite their varied applications, solar inverters and ESS solutions have a lot in common. Each typically operates up to the voltage and current extremes of existing silicon switch technology, and each benefits from the efficiency improvements wide-bandgap CoolSiC™ switches and diodes are offering. Infineon's
continued commitment to improving its IGBTs, MOSFETs and CoolSiC™ technology, along with the development of innovative packaging techniques, provides customers with a trustworthy partner that understands the unique challenges faced in these applications.
Shaping the electrical energy chain
Leading products for end-to-end solar power solutions
Infineon’s portfolio comprises a broad selection of 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 MOSFETs and IGBTs – Wide-band gap discrete CoolSiCTM MOSFETs as well as highly integrated 3-level Easy 1B/2B modules, functionally integrated EiceDRIVERTM gate driver ICs and XMCTM controllers. Backed by our end-to-end application expertise, we offer the best chip combinations to achieve leading power density levels and best-in-class efficiency.
Infineon's wide portfolio ensures the perfect match for a wide range of solar applications including residential, small and large commercial, and utility-scale deployments.
Infineon solution offering for solar applications
Products highlights:
MOSFETs & IGBTs
Infineon offers a comprehensive portfolio of application-specific, discrete products. Our best-in-class technologies for solar applications maximize customer value through products such as OptiMOSTM, CoolMOSTM, CoolSiCTM MOSFETs, CoolGaNTM, CoolSiCTM Schottky diodes, IGBT TRENCHSTOPTM5, IGBT Highspeed3, TRENCHSTOPTM IGBT6 technology and EiceDRIVERTM gate drivers.
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Easy power modules
Easy is our all-new family of tailor-made modules for PV string and multi-string inverters. It comprises a full portfolio of 3-level configurations up to 200+ kW of power, making it ideal for solar applications that could benefit from a three-level topology. The Easy portfolio includes solutions for single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic inverters.
EiceDRIVERTM gate driver
Every switch needs a driver, and the right driver makes a difference. EiceDRIVERTM 1ED Compact family with Miller clamp or separate output and EiceDRIVERTM Enhanced 1ED-F2 family with DESAT and Miller clamp provide precise protection features to the switches in solar string inverter. 1ED-F2 has more than 10 years production history in solar without returns.
PrimePACKTM
The most important benefits of PrimePACKTM3/3+ include high reliability and lifetime demands, improved thermal properties, low stray inductance, wide range of operating temperatures, integrated NTC with high isolation and pre-applied thermal interface.
EconoDUALTM3
EconoDUALTM3 meets the demands for flexibility and optimised electrical performance at the highest levels of reliability. These 17 mm-high modules have screw power terminals and are easy to assemble. An optimised gate driver connection is possible by placing the driver on top of the module. Low parasitic stray inductance and optimised thermal resistance to heat sink support excellent inverter solutions.
Implementation approaches to energy storage systems
Infineon’s unique expertise in energy generation, transmission, power conversion, and battery management makes us the natural partner to advance Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) in terms of efficiency, innovation, performance and optimal cost. ESS can be broadly segmented into before the meter, behind the meter.
The power conversion system (PCS) handles AC/DC and DC/AC conversion, with energy flowing into the batteries to charge them or being converted from the battery storage into AC and fed into the grid. Suitable power switching solutions depend on the voltages supported and the power flowing. In addition, the battery management system (BMS) handles cell charging, balancing and health.
Products highlights:
CoolSiCTM MOSFET 1200 V
Infineon's CoolSiCTM MOSFET 1200 V cutting losses by 50% for extra energy. As the battery bank makes up the major portion of the total system costs for Energy Storage Systems, a change from super-junction MOSFET to 1200 V CoolSiCTM MOSFET can lead to approx. two percent extra energy without increasing battery size.
OptiMOSTM & CoolMOSTM
Infineon's low-voltage (300 V) OptiMOSTM and high-voltage (400-900 V) CoolMOSTM power MOSFETs are developed to increase efficiency, power density and cost-effectiveness. Designed for high performance applications and optimized for high switching frequency, OptiMOSTM products convince with the industry's best figure of merit.
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IGBT TRENCHSTOPTM 5/6
The TRENCHSTOPTM IGBT6 is the next generation IGBT technology optimized for specific applications. TRENCHSTOPTM IGBT6 S6 series features low conduction losses of 1.85 V (VCEsat) combined with low switching losses of the Highspeed3 H3 series.
PrimePACKTM
The most important benefits of PrimePACKTM3/3+ include high reliability and lifetime demands, improved thermal properties, low stray inductance, wide range of operating temperatures, integrated NTC with high isolation and pre-applied thermal interface.
EiceDRIVERTM gate driver
Every switch needs a driver, and the right driver makes a difference. EiceDRIVERTM 1ED Compact family with Miller clamp or separate output and EiceDRIVERTM Enhanced 1ED-F2 family with DESAT and Miller clamp provide precise protection features to the switches in solar string inverter. 1ED-F2 has more than 10 years production history in solar without returns.