The time is right

Kaco is launching a mass-produced string inverter with silicon carbide switches onto the market following 10 years of discussion about the technology within the industry. In the 100 kilowatt plus segment, the technology produces small, lightweight devices with few components.

Issue 12-2018

The progress made over the past 10 years is also reflected in size. Year of construction, height, weight, and output of the inverters (from left to right): 2008, 100 kW, 1,129 kg, 2.12 m; 2011,
50 kW, 151 kg 1.36 m; 2016, 50 kW, 70 kg, 0.76 m; 2018, 125 kW, 77 kg, 0.72 m.
The inverter on the right is the new silicon carbide device.

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