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Matching 1500 V Battery Energy Storage Requirements with Magnetic Components

June 3, 2022
To maximize efficiency, what magnetics voltage & features are needed to connect energy sources to a grid that uses battery storage? Find out about 1500 V battery pack/inverter solutions as well as transformer insulation requirements rated to 1500 V.

The trend to expand renewable energy usage has led to the development of flexible energy systems to allow renewable sources such as solar and wind to be reliably and safely connected to the energy grid. To support widespread adoption of these systems calls for significant magnetic component technology advancements that deliver solutions for power protection, switching and conversion.

This application note covers the higher voltages, features and capabilities required for magnetic components to connect various sources of energy to an electricity grid that uses battery storage in order to maximize efficiencies.

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