- Fraunhofer ISE innovates medium-voltage inverter for efficient utility PV plants.
- The new inverter boosts voltage to 1,500V at 250 kVA for medium voltage.
- Research used silicon carbide and heat pipes to improve cooling and cut aluminium use.
- The ‘MSLeiKra’ project cuts copper usage by 700kg per km cable.
- Medium-voltage PV inverters require new standards to be adopted.
Fraunhofer’s Medium-Voltage inverter saves resources
MSLeiKra is a BMWK-funded project, where Fraunhofer ISE collaborates with Siemens and Sumida. Source: Fraunhofer