Integrated power electronic solutions for renewable energy utilization

Different Power Electronic Solutions ranging from 500 kW up to 6 MW comprising power semiconductor devices, DC link capacitors, heatsink, and gate & sense electronics are discussed incorporating new device and packaging technologies, such as SKiiP and SKiN packaging technology, and topologies such as 3-level or even multi-level to cover the wide power range. The design of these Solutions will be reviewed under particular consideration of specific renewable energy requirements, such as reliability, durability and environmental conditions. It can be concluded that rack mountable power semiconductor Solutions can exhibit very high power densities and can provide an effective way to build solar or wind power systems from standardized components.