With the rapid changes in global climate, environmental issues have garnered significant attention. Additionally, the demand for green energy solutions has increased across various industries. However, the market still faces numerous challenges, ranging from inefficient energy conversion to the complex integration of systems and the lack of comprehensive solutions.
MEAN WELL, a leading brand in standard power supply solutions, is actively advancing the innovative development of new energy technologies through its robust technological foundation and forward-thinking strategic approach. Tony Hsieh, Section Manager of MEAN WELL's Technical Service Center, stated that the company recently showcased its latest technologies and products at the C3 Green Technology Hall, available through MEAN WELL's Online Expo. This hall integrates the resources of MEAN WELL and the SDG Group, focusing on four key arGreen Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Storage, and Intelligent Energy, providing customers with comprehensive, one-stop solutions.
NTN-5K series: An Inverter Solution for Energy Storage & Backup Uninterruptible Power System
Hsieh pointed out that MEAN WELL has launched a number of innovative green energy products. For instance, the NTN-5K Off-Grid Industrial Grade 2-in-1 Charging Inverter employs bidirectional energy conversion technology, which reduces system size and enhances the price/performance ratio. It can also be integrated with solar panels and energy storage systems, significantly boosting energy efficiency. Another key product, the SHP-30K series of Ultra High Wattage & High-efficiency Power Supplies, is primarily designed for applications in emerging fields such as hydrogen electrolysis, industrial lasers, and solid-state amplifiers, demonstrating MEAN WELL's lead in pioneering technological applications.
MEAN WELL's green energy product line features advanced bifacial solar modules, delivering up to 715 W of front-side power, with an efficiency of up to 23% and a bifaciality factor of up to 85%. These high-efficiency modules are backed by a 30-year power quality guarantee and exhibit outstanding anti-LeTID and anti-PID performance, significantly enhancing their reliability and durability. To further optimize solar system efficiency, MEAN WELL's partners are continuously advancing maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technology, integrating it into their solar charge/discharge controllers. This allows for real-time tracking of the highest voltage and current values from solar modules, thereby maximizing power output.
MEAN WELL offers a comprehensive range of solutions for energy conservation. The company's centralized power supply systems enhance energy utilization and reliability through centralized energy management, thereby minimizing energy loss and reducing environmental pollution. Additionally, MEAN WELL's energy recovery equipment enables the transfer of excess electricity from production or testing processes back into the power grid, which effectively lowers carbon dioxide emissions and results in significant energy cost savings for companies. For instance, the company's VFD drives leverage the efficiency and compactness of brushless DC motors to substantially boost factory energy-saving performance. Moreover, MEAN WELL has introduced the TPA series of power controllers, which employ 32-bit high-speed DSPs to offer high precision and stability while supporting various control modes tailored to different applications.
In the field of energy storage, MEAN WELL has developed a complete range of energy storage products suitable for residential, mobile, and commercial applications. Residential energy storage systems can not only help users to effectively balance the load on the power grid but also address peak demand requirements, thereby significantly enhancing energy utilization. MEAN WELL's mobile energy storage solutions, with power capacities ranging from 300 to 3000 watts, are ideal for outdoor activities, fieldwork, emergency roadside assistance, and various other scenarios, providing reliable and convenient energy supply. Additionally, MEAN WELL's home energy storage solutions leverage renewable energy and advanced storage technologies to effectively balance electricity supply and demand, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing costs.
Hsieh mentioned that MEAN WELL's product strategy revolves around the concept of "4S + 3 Highs." "4S" stands for systems, software, solutions, and service, while the "3 Highs" refer to high production efficiency, high added value, and high price/performance ratio. This strategy is also reflected in the design of MEAN WELL's products in the areas of green energy, energy conservation, and energy storage. By enhancing the quality of its hardware products and integrating software and safety verification services, MEAN WELL delivers comprehensive and effective system solutions to the customers.
To further enhance service quality, MEAN WELL not only develops software and hardware products but also leverages the resources of its affiliated companies, such as PowerNex Precision Technology and SHARE WELL (including SHARE WELL Green Power Technology and SHARE WELL Certification), to offer integrated, one-stop services. For instance, Hsieh mentioned that the NTN-5K Off-Grid Industrial Grade 2-in-1 Charging Inverter can be seamlessly combined with solar panels and MPPT charge controllers from MEAN WELL's partners, creating highly efficient and stable solutions. This integration simplifies the procurement process for customers, ensures compatibility and stability of all system components, and improves overall performance and reliability.
In addition, MEAN WELL has set up product consultation sections in the C3 Green Technology Hall and the C4 Product & Technical Service Center to quickly answer users' questions and help customers to build systems that meet their needs. In this way, customers can communicate directly with MEAN WELL's professional team to customize solutions. Moreover, MEAN WELL provides comprehensive after-sales services and technical support to ensure that the performance of its products is fully utilized to maximize energy efficiency.
Hsieh concluded that, with advancements in green energy, energy conservation, and energy storage technologies, MEAN WELL will persist in its investment in research and development. The company will enhance its "4S + 3 Highs" strategy and bolster the integration of software and hardware. MEAN WELL is committed to delivering smarter and more efficient energy solutions to its customers and strengthening collaboration within its corporate group. The company aims to broaden the scope of its comprehensive services and contribute significantly to energy transformation and industry development, as articulated by Hsieh.