Precision Sensors for Solar Inverters and Renewable Energy
Grid-tied PV inverters, hybrid storage, and utility-scale solar farms demand sensors that deliver high bandwidth, long-term accuracy, and 25+ year field reliability.
Solar Inverter Measurement Challenges
PV inverters run at high efficiency targets (>98 %) for 25 years in uncontrolled outdoor environments. Measurement accuracy directly affects MPPT efficiency and revenue. Meanwhile, islanding detection and anti-islanding algorithms require fast, drift-free sensing. A 0.1 % offset drift translates to thousands of kWh lost over a solar farm lifetime.
Why Contisys for Solar & Renewable Energy?
Low Drift over Lifetime
Guaranteed offset drift below ±0.3 mA over 20 years — protects long-term MPPT efficiency.
High Bandwidth Sensing
150 kHz (-3 dB) bandwidth supports fast grid-support functions and anti-islanding algorithms.
Wide Measurement Range
Accurately sense low-irradiance morning currents and full-rated midday currents with a single sensor.
Robust Outdoor Rating
Conformal-coating-friendly construction; operating humidity to 95 % non-condensing.
Key Use Cases
String / MPPT Inverter
DC string current measurement for maximum power point tracking in 3-30 kW string inverters.
Central Inverter
High-current (>1000 A) bus-bar measurement for utility-scale central inverters.
Hybrid Storage Inverter
Bidirectional battery current sensing for PV + storage hybrid systems.
Grid-Tie Protection
Residual current monitoring for RCD/RCMU mandated by IEC 62109-2.
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