Consumer appetite for older, less-efficient energy sources is slowly subsiding. As greener, more efficient alternatives are devised, products and markets are shifting in that direction. In this article, learn about sustainability-focused solutions from Microchip, including solar, wind, hydrogen and energy storage.
Microchip solutions relating to energy generation, storage and distribution applications include:
- Solar Power Systems, Solar Inverters
- Wind Turbines
- Energy Storage Systems
- Smart Grid Applications
- Hydrogen Fuel Cells
- Alternative Energy, Biomass
New Forms of Storage and Energy Distribution
Ideal Microchip Solutions:
- DSPiC
- SiC Solutions
House with solar panels + inverter
Scalable home battery storage
House with independent energy system
Interoperable with local grid or microgrid
Solar Energy Conversion
Ideal Microchip Solutions:
- DSPiC
- Digital Power
- SiC solutions
- Temperature Sensors
- Serial EE
- Board Power (LDOs)
- MCUs for housekeeping
Solar Generation and Charging
Ideal Microchip Solutions:
Solar Controllers and Inverters
- Digital controllers for MPPT and DC/AC conversion
- DC and AC power monitoring
- Ethernet and WiFi® connectivity
- Display drivers and user interface
- HV bias supplies and switching with Silicon Carbide
Metering
- Billing-grade accuracy smart metering solutions
- Efficient power supplies
- Ethernet, USB, CAN, WiFi® and Bluetooth®
Battery Management
- E-Fuse reference design
- DSP-based power connectors
- Relay drivers for safety
Charging Station
- Efficient power switching
- User interface
- Communications
Electric Vehicle
- Advanced motor control
- Efficient drivers and switching