Solar Inverter Power Solution
Renewable Energy Application
Description
Complete power solution for solar PV inverters featuring NCE GaN and SiC devices for maximum efficiency and power density in residential and commercial applications.
Core Advantages
GaN devices enable 99%+ efficiency
SiC MOSFETs support 1500V DC bus systems
Integrated solution reduces BOM complexity
Reference designs available for 3-150kW range
Recommended Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Item | Part Number | Description | Quantity | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCE65G10 | 650V GaN HEMT for DC-DC stage | 4 | 📄 Download |
| 2 | NCE120SiC | 1200V SiC MOSFET for inverter stage | 6 | 📄 Download |
| 3 | NCE2301 | Gate Driver IC | 6 | 📄 Download |
Applications
Residential Solar Inverters
Commercial String Inverters
Power Optimizers
Microinverters
Energy Storage Systems
Technical Specifications
Input Voltage
200-1000V DC from PV panels
Output Power
3kW to 150kW
Efficiency
>99% peak (CEC weighted >98.5%)
Switching Frequency
50-100kHz (GaN), 20-50kHz (SiC)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Protection
OVP, OCP, OTP, SCP
Customer Success Stories
Solar Inverter Manufacturer
Renewable Energy |
Challenge
Needed to improve inverter efficiency while reducing size for residential market
Solution
Implemented NCE GaN devices in boost stage and SiC in inverter stage
Results
Achieved 99.1% peak efficiency, 40% size reduction, passed all certifications
FAE Expert Insights
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Senior FAE
Power Applications Engineer
12+ years
Professional Insights
NCE's wide bandgap devices are transforming solar inverter design. The efficiency gains from GaN and SiC directly translate to higher energy harvest and faster payback for solar installations. Our reference designs have been validated in real-world conditions.
Key Takeaways
- GaN enables >99% efficiency in DC-DC stages
- SiC supports 1500V systems for utility scale
- Reference designs accelerate time to market
Decision Framework
Solar Inverter Device Selection
Steps:
- Determine power level and DC bus voltage
- Select GaN for DC-DC, SiC for inverter stage
- Use reference designs as starting point
- Optimize for specific efficiency targets