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An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

Solar geometry is a crucial tool to help find the best tilt and orientation of solar cells and to evaluate the impact of shadows. This article…

May 22, 2020 by Lorenzo Mari

How Radiation and Energy Distribution Work in Solar PV

The high temperatures and pressure inside the sun cause a continuous process of nuclear fusion that releases a massive amount of energy. This…

May 15, 2020 by Lorenzo Mari

A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

Solar photovoltaic (PV) allows us to access renewable energy from the sun by converting solar radiation directly into electricity using the…

May 08, 2020 by Lorenzo Mari

Boost Topologies for 1500V Multi-String Solar Inverters

This article investigates the performance and cost of different boost topologies for 1500V multi-string solar inverters.

April 13, 2020 by Matthias Tauer

Three-Level NPC Topology with Tandem Diodes: The Cost-Efficient Solution for 1500 VDC, Multi-String Solar Inverters

This article highlights Vincotech GmbH Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) topology with tandem diodes provides a reliable solution for multi-string solar…

June 28, 2019 by Guillem Gargallo

The Challenges of Using SiC MOSFETBased Power Modules for Solar Inverters

This article discusses silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor material for efficient semiconductor devices. It is used in SiC MOSFET-based power…

April 08, 2019 by Matthias Tauer

Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

This article has used the example of photovoltaic installations to show the advances in recent LEM current transducers

June 15, 2018 by Thomas Hargé

Semiconductor Solutions for Energy Storage Systems in Light Traction Vehicles

This article highlights semiconductor solutions using Infineon Technologies AG IGBT modules belonging to the PrimePACK™ family equipped with…

March 08, 2018 by Martin Schulz

Module Solutions for 1500V Solar Inverters

This article discusses the feasibility of increasing the maximum DC voltage of solar inverter to make solar power plants more cost-effective.

November 29, 2017 by Kevork Haddad

Household Energy Storage Systems Power Solution

This article discusses power solutions to simplify design and increase system reliability of household energy storage systems.

September 14, 2017 by Morgan Shao

Low-inductive three-level Modules for 1+ MW 1500 VDC Solar PV Central Inverters

This article highlights Vincotech GmbH the benefits of combining the lowinductiveVINco X12 package and the Mitsubishi gen 7 for outstanding…

May 10, 2017 by Guillem Gargallo

Extremely Efficient Energy Storage Based On Three-Level Silicon Carbide Power Module

This article features the benefits of using SiC Power Modules in terms of energy conversion efficiency, cost-efficiency and environmental energy…

March 31, 2017 by Alexander Streibel

Three-Level Topology for Single-Phase Solar Applications

This article presents a new alternative, H6.5, and briefly discusses operating principles, and benchmarks H-bridge, H6.5 and HERIC® topologies.

February 20, 2017 by Baran Özbakır

SiC MOSFET and Diode Technologies Accelerate the Global Adoption of Solar Energy

This article discusses how SiC MOSFET-based inverters deliver a quantum improvement in power density, efficiency and improved performance.

May 01, 2015 by Marcelo Schupbach