Reliability of Inverters in Photovoltaic Power Systems – A Detailed Field Data Analysis

Conference: PCIM Europe 2022 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/10/2022 - 05/12/2022 at Nürnberg, Germany

doi:10.30420/565822044

Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2022

Pages: 7Language: englishTyp: PDF

Authors:
Kulenkampff, Felix; Franz, Sebastian; Kiefer, Klaus; Sans, Lennart (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany)

Abstract:
This study analyses electrical conditions and failure descriptions of PV inverters with a total power of more than 19 GW. Main failure components and patterns can be determined and indications for future efforts to reduce failure rates are given.