Northern Power Systems has launched the next generation of its FlexPhase power converter platform specifically engineered to be integrated with energy storage systems and used in grid support applications.
Originally developed in 2009 as part of the company’s wind product line, the FlexPhase platform has been designed from the ground up with a unique circuit design that yields high performance with less component stress, lower cost, and higher reliability than traditional 2-level converters. Northern Power Systems’ patented, bi-directional FlexPhase converter is qualified for utility-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS) where there is a growing need to address multiple applications and requirements. The FlexPhase power converter provides a full suite of control capabilities to support energy storage applications.
