'Sunny Central FLEX' system uses latest SiC tech
SMA Solar Technology AG, a global specialist in photovoltaic and storage system technology, has adopted Semikron Danfoss’ module with Rohm's latest 2kV SiC MOSFETs inside its new large scale solar system.
Known as 'Sunny Central FLEX', the solar system is a modular platform designed to streamline and enhance grid connections for large-scale photovoltaic installations, battery storage systems, and emerging technologies.
“Rohm’s new 2kV class SiC MOSFETs are designed to enable simple and highly efficient converter topologies for 1500V DC-links. It is developed with high reliability targets and cosmic radiation robustness – addressing the stringent conditions and extended converter lifetime requirements of the photovoltaic sector and beyond,” says Wolfram Harnack, president at Rohm Semiconductor GmbH.
He added: “The technology of our SiC device structure and integrated on-chip gate resistance eases device paralleling and simplifies high power module designs. The mass production has started.”
Semikron Danfoss’ SEMITRANS 20 module is designed for high power applications and fast-switching operations, and represents the next generation of power modules for large converters.
“Semikron Danfoss and Rohm have collaborated for over a decade, focusing primarily on the implementation of SIC in power modules. More recently, we have teamed up to integrate silicon IGBTs as well”, says Peter Sontheimer, SVP of Semikron Danfoss’ Industry division.
“The new SEMITRANS 20 offers simple, efficient solutions for 1500VDC applications. These modules are ideal for solar and energy storage inverters. Upcoming high-power electric truck chargers, as well as wind converters, will also benefit,” adds Sontheimer.
"The cooperation between SMA, Semikron Danfoss and Rohm is proof of how the seamless integration of innovative technologies creates the conditions for future-oriented energy projects," said Bernd Gessner, product manager for power conversion systems at SMA.
