Meet global efficiency standards with Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide, while boosting utility-scale solar systems efficiency and lowering overall solar system cost.
Utility-scale solar energy systems, or solar power plants, consist of hundreds to thousands of ground-mounted solar panels that span multiple acres of land and feed energy directly into the grid, or into energy storage units for use later when there is little or no sunlight . A majority (~60-70%) of utility solutions utilize central inverter medium-voltage module-based solutions for installations >5 MW.
New 1500 V photovoltaic systems are rapidly becoming the design standard, and 1500 V internal bus voltage is enabling larger string inverters, meaning fewer inverters per system and reduced cabling costs. Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide devices are enabling higher power density at a lower overall system cost and finding usage in large-scale string inverters.
Grid-tied photovoltaic inverters directly connect solar systems to the power grid. These inverters eliminate the need for heavy transformers and lower the cost of operating, installing and sighting a utility-scale solar power system. Using Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide in grid-tied inverters delivers increased efficiency and smaller and lighter overall systems.
Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide is uniquely capable of incredible reliability and efficiency, even in the most demanding power applications. That’s because Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide offers:
Additional efficiencies are realized in utility-scale solar systems when Silicon Carbide replaces traditional silicon in the power optimizer/MPPT boost. Wolfspeed’s Silicon Carbide 1200 V MOSFETs and Schottky diodes can address the MPPT boost requirement in a three-level configuration and provides an ideal combination of efficiency, size, ease of design and the highest system power density. The introduction of 2300 V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs, Schottky diodes and power modules will allow 2-level MPPT boost designs and full Silicon Carbide systems with boost and inverter solutions.
Product SKU | Buy Online | Data Sheet | CAD Model | Package | Configuration | Blocking Voltage | Current Rating | RDS(ON) at 25°C | Generation | Maximum Junction Temperature | Module Size | Recommended For New Design? | Qualification | View Product |
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WAS310M17BM3 New | 62mm | Half-Bridge | 1700 V | 310 A | 4.29 mΩ | Gen 3 MOS + Diodes | 150 °C | 105 x 62 x 31 mm | Yes | Industrial + HV-H3TRB | ||||
CAS310M17BM3 New | 62mm | Half-Bridge | 1700 V | 310 A | 4.29 mΩ | Gen 3 MOS + Diodes | 150 °C | 105 x 62 x 31 mm | Yes | Industrial | ||||
HM High Performance 62 mm | Half-Bridge | 1700 V | 650 A | 1.67 mΩ | Gen 3 MOS | 175 °C | 110 mm x 65 mm x 12.2 mm | Yes | Industrial | |||||
HM High Performance 62 mm | Half-Bridge | 1700 V | 500 A | 2.5 mΩ | Gen 3 MOS | 175 °C | 110 mm x 65 mm x 12.2 mm | Yes | Industrial | |||||
HM High Performance 62 mm | Half-Bridge | 1700 V | 380 A | 3.3 mΩ | Gen 3 MOS + Diodes | 175 °C | 110 mm x 65 mm x 12.2 mm | Yes | Industrial | |||||
CAB320M17XM3 New | XM3 | Half-Bridge | 1700 V | 320 A | 4 mΩ | Gen 3 | 175 °C | 80 x 53 x 19 mm | Yes | Industrial |
Name | Buy Online | Topology | Status | Package | Designed By | Product SKU | View Product |
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DC to AC | Available for Purchase | XM3 | Wolfspeed | CRD600DA12E-XM3 | |||
DC to AC | Available for Purchase | XM3 | Wolfspeed | CRD300DA12E-XM3 |
Wolfspeed is the world’s first vertically integrated supplier of Silicon Carbide materials and devices; a legacy that makes us a trusted partner with renewable energy system designers across the globe. Our engineers leverage more than 10 trillion hours of experience to help you develop renewable energy solutions that meet emerging efficiency standards and power your success in the marketplace.
