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Photovoltaic Array Simulators

Photovoltaic array simulators to maximize the performance of your inverter

Keysight NU2-class benchtop photovoltaic (PV) array simulators include the PV8900 Series.

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PV8921A

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NU2-class Photovoltaic Array Simulator, 1500 V, 30 A, 20 kW, 400/480 VAC

The Keysight PV8921A Photovoltaic Array Simulator enables you to develop, verify, and optimize the performance of your inverter maximum power point tracking algorithms.

Maximum current per output 30 A
Maximum power 20 kW
Maximum voltage per output 1500 V
Number of outputs 1

Emulate solar arrays to elevate inverter designs

Keysight NU2-class benchtop photovoltaic (PV) array simulators include the PV8900 Series. They deliver up to 30 kW of power, or 600 kW with multiple units in parallel, in a 3U rack-mounted form factor to emulate the electrical characteristics of photovoltaic arrays, critical for testing and optimization of solar inverters. The autoranging output accommodates a wide range of voltage and current combinations at full power to simulate various PV array conditions without the need for multiple power supplies. Our PV array simulators also function as a DC power supply, offering features like built-in output lists, data logging, and arbitrary waveform generation. Choose one of our popular configurations or configure one specific to your application.

High-power and scalable

Test up to 2000 V and 30 kW in a single unit, or scale with multiple units to 600 kW for high-capacity string inverter testing in large commercial PV systems.

Autoranging output

Automatically adjusts the output to match load requirements to deliver full power over voltage and current combinations up to 2000 V or 60 A.

DC power supply mode

Delivers up to 30 kW of autoranging DC power with precise voltage / current control and advanced features like output sequencing, data logging, and waveform generation.

Automated testing

Designed to streamline the process of verifying compliance with industry standards, like EN50530, IEC 61853, and IEC 61215.

Maximum power 20 kW to 30 kW
Maximum voltage per output 1500 V to 2000 V
Maximum current per output 30 A to 60 A
Number of outputs

The Keysight PV8921A Photovoltaic Array Simulator enables you to develop, verify, and optimize the performance of your inverter maximum power point tracking algorithms.

Highlights

Maximum Power: 20 kW DC

  • Maximum Output DC Voltage: 1500 VDC
  • Input Voltage: 400/480 VAC
  • I/V Curve Specification: Curve Mode or Table Mode
  • Also, functions as traditional autoranging DC power supply
  • The Keysight PV8921A Photovoltaic (PV) Array Simulator enables you to develop, verify and optimize the performance of your inverter maximum power point tracking algorithms. Developing and verifying the performance of inverter maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms is challenging. MPPT algorithms are complex, and under-the-sun testing with a comprehensive set of temperature and irradiance conditions is difficult, expensive and time consuming.
  • Use the Keysight PV8921A Photovoltaic Array Simulators in your design laboratory or on your manufacturing line to simulate the output characteristics of a real-world photovoltaic array. The PV8921A PV array simulator is an autoranging, programmable DC power source that can quickly simulate I-V curve characteristics under different environmental conditions (temperature, irradiance, age, cell technology and more), enabling you to quickly and comprehensively test your solar inverters.

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