Utility Scale Renewable Energy

Simplify renewable energy storage systems with silicon carbide

Solve the Need for More Power with 1500 V DC Link Architecture

Increasing demand for electricity created from renewable energy sources (RES), including solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind, creates new challenges for existing power grids including integrating energy storage to ensure sufficient electricity during peak use times. A 2024 report issued by McKinsey & Company estimates RESs are expected to account for 45 to 50% of the global power supply by 2030, and 60-70% by 2040, necessitating innovation in this arena.

1500 V DC bus architectures have become a popular way to improve renewable energy generation and storage while leveraging the existing power grid for distribution. Initially developed for solar, this technology is now expanding energy storage solutions, solving reliability and maintenance challenges of existing Si-based solutions, while enhancing overall system performance and supporting the transition to renewable energy sources.

Wolfspeed’s new family of 2300 V WolfPACK™ power modules leverage cutting-edge silicon carbide technology to optimize performance while simplifying system architectures in grid-level renewable energy storage systems. These modules enable simplified system architecture, significant improvement in cosmic ray FIT rates and lower overall system cost.

Industry-Leading Design Support Tools

Wolfspeed offers industry-leading design support including SpeedFit™ Design Simulator; reference designs and evaluation kits for renewable applications; and LTspice and PLECS simulation models. With the right tools and support, engineers can design reliable, high-performance systems powered by silicon carbide regardless of whether they have worked with silicon carbide before.

SpeedFit™ Design Simulator

The first step in selecting the right SiC device for your industrial motor drive system. This online simulation tool offers an easy-to-use interface for evaluating Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide MOSFETs, diodes, and power modules.

KIT-CRD-CIL23N-GMA

Evaluate and optimize switching performance of Wolfspeed’s 2300 V WolfPACK GM SiC half-bridge power modules

LTspice & PLECS Models

Wolfspeed’s LTspice and PLECS models are available to help designers achieve simulation accuracy.

Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide Components for Utility Scale Renewable Energy

Innovative 2300 V modules utilize 200 mm silicon carbide technology to enable simplified system architectures, while providing industry-leading switching performance, improved device and system durability.

Silicon Carbide Power Modules
Wolfpack 2.3 KV Half Bridge Modules for 1500 V System
Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ modules are a great choice for designers who want to increase efficiency and power density in a compact, industry standard footprint.

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3300 V LM Silicon Carbide Half-Bridge Power Modules
Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ modules are a great choice for designers who want to increase efficiency and power density in a compact, industry standard footprint.

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Silicon Carbide MOSFETs
C3M 1200V Series for 950 V/1000 V system
Our Silicon Carbide MOSFETs replace silicon devices to enable lower switching and conduction losses with higher blocking voltages and avalanche capability.

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In this design, a symmetric boost converter utilizing silicon carbide delivers higher voltage gain, improved efficiency and enhanced overall system performance.

Silicon Carbide MOSFETs
1200 V Series for Three-Phase
Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs enable higher switching frequencies and reduce the size of components like inductors, capacitors, filters & transformers.

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Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes
C4D 1200V Series for Three-Phase
Wolfspeed has the broadest portfolio of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes, with more than twelve trillion field hours, lowest FIT rate, and 30+ years of experience in Silicon Carbide, combined with the fastest delivery times.

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Innovative 2300 V modules utilize 200 mm silicon carbide technology to enable simplified system architectures, while providing industry-leading switching performance, improved device and system durability.

Silicon Carbide Power Modules
Wolfpack 1.2KV Half Bridge Modules for 1500V System
Silicon Carbide Implementation Made Simple, Compact, Reliable

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Silicon Carbide MOSFETs
C3M 1200 V Series for 1500 V System
Our Silicon Carbide MOSFETs replace silicon devices to enable lower switching and conduction losses with higher blocking voltages and avalanche capability.

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C3M 650/750V Series for 1000V System
Our Silicon Carbide MOSFETs replace silicon devices to enable lower switching and conduction losses with higher blocking voltages and avalanche capability.

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