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Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) for PV Inverter Design

April 3, 2024
Have you ever wondered how engineers test and perfect the control systems behind photovoltaic inverters? This blog article, written by the Chief Technology Officer at Fimer S.p.A. dives into the world of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, a powerful tool that creates a safe and controlled environment to simulate real-world scenarios for inverter control boards. HIL systems not only accelerate development c…

Elevating Solar Innovation and Service Excellence with C-HIL Testing

November 15, 2023
In this blog article, we share an overview on how Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) real-time testing solutions support the mission of innovation and service excellence in the solar energy market. With its role in energy transformation overall, C-HIL testing can make immense impact on the development speed, reliability assurance, and evolution of customer service within this sector. See where our vert…

Schneider Electric Solar Business Industry Spotlight

April 25, 2019
In this spotlight, we speak with Sau Ngosi, CTO of Residential Solar and Storage at Schneider Electric, about how smart inverter manufacturers can speed up development without compromising quality. The Conext XW Pro solar hybrid Inverter/Charger is the latest solution for solar with storage, backup power, self-consumption, and off-grid power. Sau discusses his team’s comprehensive quality assurance process,…