In the field of smart grids, the semiconductor industry can provide a large number of products. The main goal is to operate the equipment or charge the vehicle whenever possible, and to save energy during peak demand periods so as to achieve a balance of electricity usage. The integration of intelligent power conversion ICs and communication technologies into the device can achieve this important function.
How to deal with the waste of electricity during transmission and power generation? At present, nearly 2/3 of the electricity generated is lost or wasted due to the aging of the power grid. These grids need to be replaced by “self-healing systems,†which will be operated by devices that combine sensing, communication, memory, and processing functions.
This "smart grid" realizes decentralized, distributed power generation that relies on transmission lines and transformer systems for power transmission. Some areas that need electricity can use the photovoltaic cells used in the power grid to supply power to expand the traditional way of generating electricity. Intersil developed ICs for these types of applications.
Alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power have very high variability and uncertainty and require intelligent system design. These energy sources require energy storage systems to balance the transmission of electricity, and semiconductors play a key role in power conversion in these systems.
Semiconductor technology enhances the efficiency of solar energy systems through the use of "smart" micro-converters built into photovoltaic panels, providing control and intelligence to the panel, enabling the system to effectively communicate and interact with the smart grid. The solar panel array can be connected to a central converter, and each panel is fully equipped with a maximum power point tracking DC/DC converter. Devices such as DC/DC micro-converters equipped with MPPT can operate effectively over a wide range of different levels of light energy efficiency, and provide the ability to convey operational status information.
In addition, smart or "green" devices can manage power consumption. The IC with remote control switch can realize accurate load management in the power grid and can be used in AC compressors, refrigerators, water heaters, and the like.
High-brightness LEDs provide more efficient lighting. High-brightness LEDs can be controlled by brightness, and can also achieve color temperature control, changing the lighting area tone.
How to deal with the waste of electricity during transmission and power generation? At present, nearly 2/3 of the electricity generated is lost or wasted due to the aging of the power grid. These grids need to be replaced by “self-healing systems,†which will be operated by devices that combine sensing, communication, memory, and processing functions.
This "smart grid" realizes decentralized, distributed power generation that relies on transmission lines and transformer systems for power transmission. Some areas that need electricity can use the photovoltaic cells used in the power grid to supply power to expand the traditional way of generating electricity. Intersil developed ICs for these types of applications.
Alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power have very high variability and uncertainty and require intelligent system design. These energy sources require energy storage systems to balance the transmission of electricity, and semiconductors play a key role in power conversion in these systems.
Semiconductor technology enhances the efficiency of solar energy systems through the use of "smart" micro-converters built into photovoltaic panels, providing control and intelligence to the panel, enabling the system to effectively communicate and interact with the smart grid. The solar panel array can be connected to a central converter, and each panel is fully equipped with a maximum power point tracking DC/DC converter. Devices such as DC/DC micro-converters equipped with MPPT can operate effectively over a wide range of different levels of light energy efficiency, and provide the ability to convey operational status information.
In addition, smart or "green" devices can manage power consumption. The IC with remote control switch can realize accurate load management in the power grid and can be used in AC compressors, refrigerators, water heaters, and the like.
High-brightness LEDs provide more efficient lighting. High-brightness LEDs can be controlled by brightness, and can also achieve color temperature control, changing the lighting area tone.