To support grid voltage stabilization during over and under-voltage conditions, UL1741 certified smart inverters, such as the OZpcs-RS40, can be configured to automatically absorb or inject reactive power based on grid voltage measurements. This behavior is commonly referred to as Volt/VAR control and is implemented using a configurable array of points, that when combined, define a linear, piece-wise curve that results in the desired Volt-VAR behavior.
Topics: Grid Tie Inverter, Digital Power Control, energy storage
Through the proper configuration of two OZip-DC/DC Intelligent Power Modules, it is possible to transfer energy between two DC power sources with overlapping voltage ranges. In this configuration the DC-DC Converters are connected “back-to-back” such that they share a common, intermediary rail voltage. The following figure illustrates a “Back-to-Back” Buck-Boost DC/DC converter.
Topics: DC/DC Converters
The OZSCR2000 is our latest SCR Firing and Control board offering, built upon the successful OZSCR1000 digital control platform. This second generation controller uses a Texas Instruments Piccolo processor, and provides all the original digital control features, including:
Topics: Digital Power Control, SCR Controller
Traditionally, grid energy storage systems (ESS) have been one-off solutions, utilizing proprietary software and hardware components. As such, each installation requires time consuming, custom integration. Often times proprietary vendor hardware or software protocols require "hacks" to get all components to play nice. Ultimately this approach results in higher costs, decreased reliability, and limited scalability and upgrade options.
Topics: Grid Tie Inverter, power inverter, Power Conversion, energy storage, MODBUS
In remote locations where the traditional utility power grid is inaccessible, standalone microgrids, powered by renewable energies like solar and wind turbines, are playing a crucial role in generating electricity for the local community. In addition to generating power to meet the electricity needs of islands and remote communities across the world, microgrids also see application within conventional power grid locations by helping utilities in times of outages by delivering reliable power to neighborhoods, hospitals and mission critical buildings.
Thermal management: the life of your power conversion system depends on it
There is no doubt that operating environment has a major effect on the life and reliability of electronic assemblies. Power electronics in particular are perhaps most susceptible to life and reliability degradation, as there are usually several components within the system whose losses all conspire to raise the operating temperature. Losses include switching and conduction losses in semiconductor devices as well as losses in passive components such as magnetics, filter damping resistors, and bus bars.
Topics: thermal management
Power Conversion Systems: Three manufacturing options
In our recent blog posts we’ve been discussing specifying and sourcing power electronics in order to help you better understand your needs as well as the various design and manufacturing options available to you. These options range from using an off-the-shelf power conversion system, to designing and building your own power conversion system in-house, or partnering with an outside vendor to handle some combination of custom engineering and product manufacturing.
Topics: Power Conversion
Should you develop your own in-house power conversion system?
Does developing and manufacturing your own custom power conversion system seem like a good idea that can save your company time and money while helping you retain more control over your end product?
Before you leap headfirst into designing and building your power conversion system in-house, you need to weigh the pros and cons, make sure you have the right resources, and consider the strain it might put on your workforce.
Topics: Power Conversion
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