Climate concerns, depletion of coal resources, and rising energy costs are driving dramatic changes in the energy landscape. Technological advancements are progressing to the point where solar renewable energy is positioned to become a primary, financially viable, energy source.
Tigo Energy, a leading Flex Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) manufacturer founded in 2007, empowers consumers to reap the sustainability benefits of clean energy. Supporting customers on seven continents, Tigo systems maximize energy production and safety while decreasing the operating costs of PV systems. Activating in one of the fastest-growing market segments in the solar industry of direct current (DC) power optimizers and microinverters, Tigo offers innovative solar power conversion and storage solutions.
The Challenge
A feature-rich, multiprotocol SoC platform to ensure robust, long-range wireless connectivity for a fire safety product line, generate rapid shutdown signals, and meet the US NEC Rapid Shutdown safety code for first responders.
The Solution
Designed to increase processing capability, the Bluetooth Low Energy EFR32BG21 SoCs improve RF performance and lower active current. By embedding the Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs, Silicon Labs offers rich analog and digital peripherals, powerful memory options, and a robust Bluetooth Low Energy radio with excellent receive sensitivity.
The Result
A resilient, high-throughput digital twin of individual PV solar sites with long-range connectivity in harsh environments for emergency stop switching by automatically detecting faults and facilitating communication with the cloud for historical data logging and advanced analytics.