The further expansion of photovoltaics is a central core element of the energy transition. In addition, the need to balance supply and demand will result in increasing demand for storage systems (ESS), both in the domestic sector and on an industrial scale. These systems require inverters to convert the direct current generated by the photovoltaic system into alternating current so that the energy can be fed into the grid or into one’s own household. Inverters require passive components with the highest reliability and resilience with long operating times.

Increasing demand for electrical energy, energy saving and CO2 reduction are the main challenges. The increasing use of power electronics causes disturbances in the grid which must either be filtered out or compensated for in order to keep the grid efficient and stable. Systems for reactive power compensation (PFC) and solutions for active or passive filtering of harmonics are required for this purpose. Reducing reactive power and improving power quality saves costs and ensures reliable operation for power generators and energy consumers in low and medium-voltage grids.

For years, wind power generation has been experiencing steady growth and, along with photovoltaics, is the most important core element of renewable energies. Modern wind turbines achieve outputs of more than 10 MW and operate with converters in order to always be operated at optimum performance even under changing wind conditions. SMILER has been providing extremely reliable and durable components for this market segment for years.