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01 电解水电力转换的技术要求 02 电网规范和并网要求 03 对采购和设计人员的启示 04 参考事实卡 随着碳中和进程的推进,对绿氢的需求不断扩大,同时要求用于电解水系统的电力电子设备实现兆瓦(MW)级扩展并达到更高的效率。电力转换器是将可再生能源产生的电力稳定供应给电解槽的核心组件,直接影响系统的整体效率和成本,因此,以碳化硅(SiC )为核心的宽禁带半导体的应用正在加速。
绿氢是通过二氧化碳中和的电解过程生产的。将可再生能源(风能/太阳能)电力输入电解槽,将水分解为氢气和氧气。电解槽需要电力系统将来自电网或可再生能源发电的交流电转换为受控直流电,而这一转换级的性能直接影响系统的运营支出(OPEX)和资本支出(CAPEX)。绿氢的成本结构及其与灰氢的价差现状,已在绿氢成本趋势2026 中梳理;本文聚焦于左右该生产成本的功率变换级。
电解水系统的电力电子配置 01
AC/DC 转换器(PFC 级) 在进行功率因数校正的同时,将电网交流电转换为直流电。符合电网规范和抑制谐波至关重要。使用 SiC 的高频运行有助于提高效率。
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DC/DC 转换器(电解槽驱动) 转换为电解槽的工作电压(几十伏到几百伏)。解决低电压、大电流特性是一个设计挑战。
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MW 级系统支持 大规模绿氢项目需要 MW 级的功率处理能力。采用高压 PIM 和模块并联技术。
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电网规范要求 欧洲和北美的可再生能源并网法规正在收紧。符合功率因数、谐波和 FRT(低电压穿越)是设计的前提条件。
电解水电力转换的技术要求 电解槽负责将输入功率转换为受控的直流电流。电解槽通常在低电压(约几十伏到 200V)和大电流下运行,由 PFC 级和 DC/DC 级组成的二级配置是标准设计。
onsemi 将 SiC 功率半导体定位于电解水应用,并为 MW 级电解水提供高压 PIM(功率集成模块)。采用 SiC 可以实现高开关频率运行,从而实现无源元件的小型化并提高系统效率。在高压、大电流的电解水系统中,损耗降低直接影响运营支出(OPEX),使得 SiC 的总拥有成本(TCO)优势尤为突出。
Infineon 为电解水提供一站式电力转换解决方案,在降低 OPEX 和 CAPEX 方面极具吸引力。其集成了功率模块、栅极驱动器和控制 IC 的生态系统,既减少了设计工时,又保证了可靠性。
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电网规范和并网要求 电解水电力系统必须符合电网规范要求。在欧洲,需要符合基于欧洲电网规范的功率因数要求、谐波法规和 FRT(低电压穿越)。对于 MW 级系统,用于谐波抑制的 LCL 滤波器设计和三相 PFC 级的稳定控制是关键的设计挑战。
虽然功率半导体被用于控制包括汽车、工业、电力、铁路和家用电器(METI)在内的广泛电气设备,但电解水应用特别预设了长时间、高负载运行,因此热设计和长期可靠性的保证是选型的重中之重。
对采购和设计人员的启示 在大规模绿氢项目的电力转换器采购中,onsemi(EliteSiC,高压 PIM)和 Infineon(SiC MOSFET 模块,集成栅极驱动器)被定位为关键供应商。
在 MW 级系统中,单个模块的并联设计和平衡控制成为实施挑战。尽管 SiC 器件的单价高于 IGBT ,但通过提高转换效率可以预期降低 OPEX,通过高频化减少无源元件可以预期降低 CAPEX,因此基于 TCO 的经济性评估成为采购决策的核心。由于电网规范因地区而异,需要注意的是,欧洲(符合 EN 标准)和北美(符合 IEEE 1547 标准)的设计规范存在差异。
参考事实卡
onsemi Positions SiC Power Semiconductors for Water Electrolysis
onsemi offers system-level solutions, including power semiconductors, sensing, and control products, for modern hydrogen electrolyzers. The company states that its advanced silicon carbide (SiC) and sensing technologies contribute to higher efficiency, improved scalability, and reduced TCO for green hydrogen production.
Hydrogen Electrolyzers Convert Input Power to Controlled DC Current
According to onsemi, hydrogen electrolyzers convert input power from the grid or renewable sources into the precisely controlled DC current required for electrochemical hydrogen production. This application requires highly efficient and reliable power electronics.
onsemi Introduces High-Voltage PIM for MW-Scale Water Electrolysis
onsemi features high-voltage PIMs in its block diagrams for water electrolysis. The company states that these high-voltage PIMs offer high efficiency, power density, and reliability for megawatt-scale water electrolysis, while reducing system complexity and total cost.
Infineon Offers One-Stop Power Conversion Solutions for Water Electrolysis
Infineon Technologies offers a comprehensive range of power conversion products for water electrolysis equipment, including H2 sensors, thyristor/diode discs, and thyristor/diode power modules. By adopting a modular design concept, the company ensures design flexibility and positions its offering as a "one-stop shop."
Green Hydrogen Produced via CO₂-Neutral Electrolysis
According to Infineon, green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced in a CO₂-neutral manner through electrolysis processes powered by renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. The company offers efficient power conversion solutions specifically designed for these applications.
Power Systems for Water Electrolysis Must Comply with Grid Code Requirements
Infineon highlights compliance with grid code requirements as a key benefit of its power conversion systems for water electrolyzers. This indicates that adhering to power quality and harmonic regulations is a critical design requirement for grid-connected, large-scale hydrogen production facilities.
Infineon's water electrolysis solutions highlight OPEX and CAPEX reduction
Infineon Technologies explicitly cites OPEX and CAPEX reduction as key benefits of its power conversion solutions for water electrolyzers. This translates to reduced total cost of ownership through the increased efficiency and reliability of their power semiconductors.
Power semiconductors are used to control a wide range of electrical equipment, including automotive, industrial machinery, power infrastructure, railways, and home appliances.
Materials from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) list automotive, industrial machinery, power infrastructure, railways, and home appliances as applications for power semiconductors. With the acceleration toward an electrified society, energy saving in all these sectors is positioned as crucial from the perspective of carbon neutrality. The breadth of applications supports the robust demand in the power semiconductor market.