When High Temperature Meets Photovoltaic Systems

Through rigorous testing and verification with actual application data, Beny

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In recent years, Brazil and the Latin American region have been affected by extreme high temperatures, causing significant impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, water resources, and residents’ lives. In the face of this challenging situation, governments and social organizations have actively responded by strengthening monitoring, providing assistance, and promoting climate adaptation measures.

However, photovoltaic systems also face unprecedented challenges. As an environmentally friendly energy solution, photovoltaic systems must cope with the adverse effects of high-temperature environments on their performance and stability. Micro-inverters, as one of the core components of photovoltaic systems, also face challenges in high-temperature environments.

The scorching weather in the Latin American region poses significant challenges to photovoltaic systems. These systems convert solar energy into electricity, providing an eco-friendly energy solution. However, the performance and stability of photovoltaic systems are negatively affected by the hot environments in Latin America. This is especially true for micro-inverters, which are usually installed under the mounting structures or module frames of photovoltaic panels. In intense sunlight, the temperature at their location can be 20 to 30 degrees Celsius higher than the external environment. When the outdoor temperature reaches 45 degrees Celsius in summer, the enclosed space under high-power photovoltaic panels may even exceed 70 degrees Celsius.

The high-temperature environment in the Latin American region poses severe challenges to the stability and reliability of micro-inverters. As the ambient temperature rises, micro-inverters may face overheating issues, resulting in reduced output power, decreased conversion efficiency, and potential equipment damage. Therefore, the selected control chips and key components of micro-inverters must have high-temperature resistance to meet the demands of the high-temperature environment. Additionally, excellent and adequate heat dissipation design is crucial for thermal management in micro-inverters, effectively reducing internal temperatures and improving thermal stability and operational performance.

Beny Microinverter BYM2800W demonstrates remarkable performance and high reliability in addressing this significant challenge, providing an optimal solution for photovoltaic systems in high-temperature environments while effectively reducing operational costs.

Through rigorous testing and verification with actual application data, Beny Microinverter BYM2800W performs exceptionally well in hot weather conditions. Even under an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, it can maintain 100% output power without compromising its performance. In extreme high-temperature conditions, such as 70 degrees Celsius, it can still maintain 70% output power, far surpassing the performance of other inverters. This outstanding performance is attributed to the excellent design and technological innovation of the entire Beny micro-inverter series. Beny BYM2800W adopts components designed and tested for high-temperature tolerance, with the control chip using NXP automotive-grade chips that offer high-temperature resistance and stability, ensuring reliable operation in high-temperature environments. Moreover, all the major power components, such as Mosfets, SiC diodes, SCR, and drive chips, are sourced from top-tier brands and have a certain design margin. All the components used in Beny micro-inverters are rated at or above 105 degrees Celsius, strictly following the aging models in the photovoltaic industry and designed and selected according to the MTBF ≥ 30 years standard.

Furthermore, Beny Microinverter BYM2800W and other Beny micro-inverter products have undergone surface treatment processes that provide high thermal radiation and thermal conduction coefficients, allowing for efficient heat exchange in various application scenarios, whether through conduction, convection, or radiation. The outstanding heat dissipation design significantly reduces internal temperatures of the micro-inverter, greatly enhancing its thermal stability and performance. Heat dissipation is a critical factor in the operation of micro-inverters, and Beny's comprehensive heat dissipation design not only showcases its professionalism in micro-inverter design but also demonstrates a high level of commitment to product reliability. The heat dissipation design of Beny BYM2800W reduces temperature accumulation and failure risks, prolongs service life, and reduces operational costs. It can operate consistently and reliably in high-temperature environments, ensuring stable power generation and providing reliable electricity output.

Therefore, with its exceptional performance, reliability, and adaptive design and innovation for high-temperature environments, Beny Microinverter BYM2800W has become the ideal choice for photovoltaic systems in the Latin American region. Whether in extremely high-temperature conditions or during long-term operations, Beny Microinverter BYM2800W can maintain stable operation and provide reliable and efficient electricity output. For photovoltaic system operators and users facing high-temperature challenges, choosing Beny Microinverter BYM2800W is a wise decision that ensures system stability, efficiency, and longevity.

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When High Temperature Meets Photovoltaic Systems