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PV Inverter Testing Equipment



Real-world I-V Curve Behaviours for MPPT Efficiency and Inverter Testing

ActionPower's comprehensive PV source emulation solutions support component-level prototype R&D until the 1500 & 2000 VDC utility-scale inverter interconnection validation.

Comprehensive Back-to-Back Testing for Future-Proof PV Systems

Profile Emulation for System-Level Validation in PV Industries




The enforcement of IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 SB has fundamentally redefined the role of photovoltaics—shifting from simple energy sources to sophisticated, grid-supportive architectures.

ActionPower’s system-level profile emulation synchronizes Solar Array Simulation with Grid Emulation, enabling comprehensive validation of system interactions across dynamic conditions. From rapid irradiance and cloud transients to severe grid faults, our back-to-back testing architecture ensures your systems meet the most stringent regulatory requirements for both source-side and grid-side performance.

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Technical Advantages

Discover the Advantages of ActionPower's System-Level PV Testing Solutions

A comprehensive system diagram for PV Inverter or PCS testing. On the left, a TITAN Series Solar Array Simulator (SAS) provides 2000 VDC and 10 MW high power, featuring software modes like SAS, Table, Shadow, and List. In the center, the PV Inverter block processes power through DC-DC inverters, a DC link, and a DC-AC inverter. On the right, a TITAN Series Regenerative Grid Simulator handles the AC side with 10 MVA grid emulation and an integrated RLC load circuit. Dashed lines show the entire setup being monitored by measuring instruments and a laptop at the top.

Utility-Scale Power Rating

Unmatched expertise in MW/MVA power system for both solar array and grid condition emulation with proven track of projects.

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Microsecond-Level Synchronization

Large-Scale Testing, Small-Scale Precision. ActionPower’s tower-type systems deliver the high-speed responsiveness as that of rack mount units.

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Standard-Driven Test Sequence

Integrated programmable testing sequence and automation options as per scenario and testing requirements specified by IEEE, UL, Sandia and IEC.

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Grid-Interaction Emulation

Integrated software for reproducing utility-level grid anomalies as well as FPGA-based RLC modelling for conducting holistic grid-code validation.

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Applications by EUTs for Photovoltaics

              Discover EUT-targetting programmable power and testing solutions provided by ActionPower

ActionPower’s expertise in high-power electronics, paired with our sophisticated AC/DC emulation platforms, aligns perfectly with the evolving needs of the Photovoltaics industry.


High-Precision MPPT Validation and Multi-Channel Testing for Micro-Inverters


Testing module-level power electronics requires extreme current resolution and high-speed dynamic response. ActionPower’s multi-channel programmable power supplies with PV emulation functions provide independent I-V curve emulation for each input that engineers can verify individual MPPT tracking efficiency and static/dynamic performance under rapid irradiance shifts. Our integrated AC/DC testing setup streamlines the certification process for single-phase grid-tied micro-inverters with unmatched accuracy.

Micro-Inverter Testing Solutions
System diagram titled 'HELION Programmable Power Supply Tests 3 Micro-Inverters from One Single Unit'. On the left is the main rack-mounted power supply. A breakout diagram shows its internal configuration of six modules—three AC modules and three PV modules. Dashed arrows show these modules connecting to three external micro-inverters on the right, with each micro-inverter receiving one AC connection and one DC connection.

String Inverter Testing for Residential & C&I Applications


As string inverters scale up to 250kW, maintaining grid stability under diverse environmental conditions is critical. ActionPower delivers high-power density string-level simulation that replicates real-world solar array behaviors, including complex shading and temperature fluctuations. Our regenerative grid simulators enable comprehensive LVRT/HVRT and frequency ride-through testing, ensuring full compliance with the latest global grid codes for commercial and industrial rooftops.

Check String Inverter Testing Solutions
A testing architecture diagram for a String Inverter. On the left, a PV array and solar energy are simulated using software and hardware power supplies, sending DC power to the String Inverter in the center. The String Inverter processes the power through DC-DC, DC Link, and DC-AC stages. On the right, the resulting AC power is sent to a rack-mounted Regenerative Grid Simulator, which is connected to a power transmission tower icon representing the electrical grid.

Central Inverters


Validating multi-megawatt central inverters demands massive power capacity and high-voltage DC support. ActionPower’s TITAN series supports up to 2000VDC and 10MW+ parallel configurations, providing the robust DC source and regenerative AC grid needed for utility-scale solar stations. From harmonics analysis to sophisticated grid-fault injections, we provide the infrastructure to test the world’s largest power conversion systems in a controlled laboratory environment.

Check Central Inverter Testing Applications
A detailed testing architecture diagram for a central PV Inverter. On the left, solar energy and a PV array are simulated using software and a rack-mounted DC Source, alongside a TITAN Series Battery Simulator Power Supply providing additional DC input. In the center, the PV Inverter processes the power through DC-DC, DC Link, and DC-AC stages. On the right, dashed arrows show the AC output routing to two separate Regenerative Grid Simulators, Grid-Tied Devices, and a simulated Power Grid represented by a transmission tower.

PCS (Power Conversion System)


he convergence of PV and ESS requires testing platforms that handle bidirectional power flow with zero-latency switching. ActionPower’s "Back-to-Back" architecture synchronizes battery emulation with PV and grid simulation to validate charge/discharge cycles, SOC management, and Grid-Forming capabilities.

Check PCS Testing Solutions
A testing architecture diagram for an ESS PCS / Converter, which is positioned in the center. On the left, a TITAN Series Battery Simulator Power Supply features Megawatt Battery Simulation Software with a Regenerative Load Function, connecting to the PCS with bidirectional charge and discharge arrows. On the right, a TITAN Series High-Power Regenerative Grid Simulator features Advanced Testing Software with Integrated Grid-Code Sequences, also connecting to the central PCS via bidirectional charge and discharge arrows.

Utility-Scale Programmable Power for PV System Compliance Testing

We are ready to accelerate your IEEE 1547 compliance with our scalable ultra-high power testing systems

       

What makes ActionPower unique? Our tower-type systems deliver 1MW/1MVA single-unit power, scalable up to 10MW/10MVA to cover the entire IEEE 1547 compliance range. Unlike traditional modular racks that sacrifice speed for capacity, ActionPower offers superior dynamic response that safeguards your megawatt-scale systems to meet the strictest grid-compliance transients without latency.

TITAN Series Tower-Type Programmable DC Power Supply and Profile Emulator

TITAN Series programmable DC power supplies feature ultimate high-power from a single unit reaching 1MW and offer profile emulation capabilities for reproducing solar array and battery behaviours.

Key Features

  • 10MVA maximum power rating and 200VDC output
  • Bidirectional operation and regenerative loading technologies
  • Comprehensive I-V curve and battery profile emulation

Discover TITAN for PV SimulationDiscover TITAN for Battery Emulation

A product presentation featuring two white industrial power testing cabinets, referred to as TITAN Series High-Power DC Power Supply by ActionPower, with black digital control panels and bottom ventilation grilles. The cabinet on the left has two front doors, while the wider cabinet on the right has three. In the foreground, an open laptop displays a tabular control software interface for managing the equipment.
Product showcase of the TITAN AC Regenerative Grid Simulator hardware, featuring a two-door and a three-door white industrial cabinet, both equipped with black digital control panels and bottom ventilation grilles.
TITAN AC Regenerative Grid Simulator

ITAN Series regenerative grid simulators deliver 1MVA single-unit power, scalable to 10MVA to meet the upper limits of IEEE 1547. Featuring advanced software-defined RLC emulation and full four-quadrant energy recovery, TITAN AC provide the ultra-high dynamic response required to simulate complex grid disturbances and anti-islanding scenarios with over 94% energy efficiency.

Key Features

  • 10MVA power rating by parallel connection without compromising performance
  • Regenerative loading technologies, FPGA-based RLC modelling
  • Harmonics, inter-harmonics, phase imbalance emulation, ROCOF testing as per IEEE 1547.1

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Applications by Functionality

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Grid Compliance & Adaptability
Grid Compliance & Adaptability

Validate VRT (Voltage Ride-Through) and frequency response for megawatt systems in full accordance with IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 SB standards, ensuring stable operation under all grid conditions.

Grid Emulation

energy battery storage system
 
BESS Emulation for Hybrid Systems
BESS Emulation for Hybrid Systems

Reproduce dynamic battery behaviours to verify bidirectional PCS effectiveness, charge/discharge stability, and Grid-Forming capabilities at megawatt scales for next-generation storage integration.

Energy Battery Emulation

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Solar Array & MPPT Emulation
Solar Panel & Array Emulation

Precision I-V curve modelling to evaluate static and dynamic MPPT efficiency under rapid irradiance shifts, fully compliant with EN 50530 protocols for high-fidelity solar simulation.

                       

Solar Emulation

 

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