Renewable Energy Solution
Application
Description
Complete SiC power solution for renewable energy inverters featuring Wolfspeed C3M SiC MOSFETs for 99% efficiency and 25-year reliability.
Core Advantages
Recommended Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Item | Part Number | Description | Quantity | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C3M0065090K | 900V 65mĪ© SiC MOSFET | 16 | š Download |
| 2 | C3D10065A | 650V 10A SiC Diode | 8 | š Download |
| 3 | CGD15HB62P1 | Isolated Gate Driver | 16 | š Download |
Applications
Technical Specifications
Customer Success Stories
Global Solar Inverter Manufacturer
Solar |
Challenge
Needed 99% efficiency for 250kW utility-scale string inverter
Solution
Designed with C3M0065090K SiC MOSFETs in 3-level topology
Results
Achieved 99% CEC efficiency and 25-year warranty qualification
European Wind Energy Company
Wind |
Challenge
Required reliable converter for offshore wind turbine with 25-year life
Solution
Implemented Cree SiC-based converter with redundant design
Results
Achieved 98.5% efficiency and passed all offshore environmental tests
FAE Expert Insights
Dr. Sarah Liu
Principal FAE - Energy
Professional Insights
SiC is transformative for solar inverters. The C3M0065090K enables 3-level topologies at 50kHz+, reducing filter size by 50%. For 25-year reliability, proper thermal design and derating are essential.
Key Takeaways
- 3-level topologies optimal for SiC
- 50kHz+ switching reduces filters
- Thermal design critical for 25-year life