Electrification through power conversion systems

Power conversion solutions for electrification

Danfoss Drives offers an extensive range of power converters and variable frequency drives for use in power systems for a wide range of applications across all industries. Our unique offering allows our customers to generate and use electrical energy efficiently. Designed for reliable operation, our VFD and power converter devices minimize harmonic current, voltage distortion and ensure grid compliance.

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Enabling sustainable power infrastructure through reliable power systems

At Danfoss Drives, we empower industries worldwide with cutting-edge power conversion and VFD control for electric motors. Our innovative power conversion systems drive efficiency, reliability, and grid compliance.

Danfoss offers guidance in design and support for renewable energy applications and power supply ecosystems together with key partners. Here, electric power conversion forms the basis for developing fossil-free solutions, such as renewable energy integration. Discover Danfoss Drives, your partner in power conversion systems.

Here’s how Danfoss power conversion systems make a difference:

Unleashing efficiency in power systems

Power conversion systems and VFDs from Danfoss optimize energy usage in control systems, allowing you to generate, convert, and consume power efficiently, including energy storage using batteries. Say goodbye to wastage and hello to cost savings.

Converting to electric: Get up and running fast

As the world embraces sustainability, Danfoss power electronics technology supports the electrification megatrend. Danfoss offers quickly integrated electrical devices, with high power quality. Renewable energy sources become viable, low-cost alternatives to traditional energy sources. By 2026, nearly 50% of global electricity will come from low-emission sources.

Reinforcing grid stability

Danfoss power conversion technology enhances the stability of power supply. Seamlessly integrate diverse energy generators and storage systems, reducing CAPEX for grid infrastructure. Factory-certified for compliance with many grid codes, ensuring fast system certification for integrators.

Electrification, power conversion, and the green transition

As the world is looking to accelerate the green transition, new technological advances improve the viability of renewables as low-cost alternatives to traditional power sources. It is said that the electrification megatrend will increase green energy to match the world’s growing electricity demand. Low-emission sources will make up nearly 50% of the world’s electricity supply by 2026.

Roughly 80% of end-use energy is currently not electrified (Source: IEA)
Transitioning to a fully electrified energy system could cut up to 40% of final energy consumption (Source: Springer, Nick Eyre)

Competitive grid infrastructure with electric power conversion

Danfoss’ efficient power conversion technology improves reliability of the power supply by supporting a diverse range of energy generators and energy storage systems.

Danfoss solutions help to reduce the capital investment required for grid infrastructure. Each device is factory-certified for grid code compliance in a wide range of countries, enabling fast system certification for system integrators.

Customized power conversion technologies

At Danfoss, we understand that every project has unique requirements. We work closely with you as customer, to develop tailored solutions that meet your specific needs, whether it's optimizing energy efficiency, reducing system footprint, or complying with stringent industry standards.

Our collaborative approach, combined with our deep technical expertise and comprehensive product portfolio, results in customized power conversion solutions that meet your needs precisely, and even exceed expectations.

Simulation

Simulate your drive or power converter environment

Ready for simulation developments of tomorrow

Today, engineers increasingly speed up and de-risk their design processes by putting simulation to work. From investment to technical feasibility, no decisions are made without simulating complete system performance. Danfoss helps you to reduce complexity in simulation of test and commissioning with a range of ifm-compatible component models and simulation tools. Danfoss equips you with power conversion system simulations and has established a range of partnerships for system level simulations for all kinds of equipment, including transformers.

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Applications

Intelligent power conversion for smart grids

Save time, cost, and effort with Danfoss

When integrating diverse energy sources into the grid, intelligent power conversion solutions from Danfoss improve grid performance and reduce CAPEX. Danfoss reference designs support streamlined design and construction of power installations to save time, cost and effort in testing and certification.

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Enabling the energy grid of the future with energy storage

Unique grid compliance and secure energy supply

Energy storage systems enable the grid to accommodate unpredictable consumers and energy production sources. Danfoss power converters offer the ultimate grid compliance and solutions to secure your energy supply. Utilize peak shaving to optimize the energy flow between the incoming supply and local storage, to meet spikes in demand. Reliable power conversion supports high-tech industry.

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Green hydrogen from electrolysis for Power-to-X

Cut the cost of reaching green targets

Your electrolyzer must be highly energy efficient in every aspect: power conversion to match the load of your stacks, the pumps that supply water, the heat exchangers that recover excess heat and valves and sensors to control it all. Danfoss helps you with the big picture.

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Shore power supply makes for green harbors

Eliminate NOx and carbon emissions with clean shore supply

Power conversion devices from Danfoss convert the 50 Hz shore power to the 60 Hz marine power typically used onboard ocean-going vessels. In doing so, berthed ships can source clean energy from local grids, preventing local NOx and carbon emissions and noise pollution in port.

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Welcome electric. Welcome fast charging

Fast charging – with no compromise on power quality

At Danfoss Drives, we offer the application expertise and the power converter products to deliver fast charging without compromise on performance or scalability. The highest possible power density and efficiency, paired with compact and lightweight construction, allow a flexible integration into vessel machine rooms, control systems, and fast chargers.

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iC7-Hybrid

The iC7-Hybrid power converter is your ticket to join the energy transition. Tap into energy savings with hybrid and pure electric solutions in marine power conversions. Enhance smart grid applications such as energy storage, shore supply, charging and electrolysis.
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VACON® NXP Grid Converter

Air- and liquid-cooled drives specifically designed for smart grid, energy storage, green hydrogen, power conversion and marine energy management applications.
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VACON® NXP DC/DC Converter

Maximizes the energy yield in hybrid solutions and helps improve performance by bringing energy support close to the consumption.

FAQ

What do you mean by power conversion?

Power conversion is the process of changing electrical energy from one form to another. This can involve changing voltage, current, frequency, or the type of current (AC to DC or DC to AC). Power conversion is essential in diverse applications from electrification and energy storage to green hydrogen from Power-to-X.

Ways to use power conversion

How do you calculate power conversion efficiency?

Use the formula Efficiency (η) = (Output Power / Input Power) x 100%

This tells you how much of the input power is successfully converted to the desired output power. No conversion is 100% efficient; some power is always lost as heat or other forms of energy.

Meet climate targets using power conversion for energy storage

How does power conversion support energy security?

Energy storage is essential for both decarbonizing our energy supply and maintaining modern prosperity and energy security. It powers the transport and devices we rely on. Without it, we are forced back to fossil fuels, increasing energy insecurity and undermining climate goals.

How power conversion supports energy security

How can I prevent unauthorized access in power conversion systems?

With an ever-growing megatrend such as electrification, a critical theme is network cybersecurity. Danfoss offers solutions to protect power conversion devices and their data from unauthorized access, using unique hardware-based cybersecurity. Ensure reliable power conversion for high-tech industry.

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How can I improve efficiency in green hydrogen production?

Green hydrogen: produce and use wisely

If we want to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, such as heavy industry, green hydrogen is going to play a crucial role. To advance the new era of green hydrogen, we need to produce it efficiently and use it wisely. This means thinking strategically about how, when, and where we produce and consume hydrogen in its various forms.

Danfoss offers grid-friendly and efficient DC/DC converters and other power conversion solutions and products, meticulously designed and proven to deliver maximum energy efficiency in Power-to-X systems producing green hydrogen. Featuring low harmonics and an adjustable power factor, our solutions ensure a cost-effective power supply for your electrolyzer, bolstering your green initiatives.

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News

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Danfoss acquires 1500 VDC converter technology and team to extend electrification portfolio

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Danfoss Drives are announcing the acquisition of the ACE300 product and the takeover of the product team from Finland-based company Ampner Oy, to extend the electrification portfolio with a dedicated 1500 VDC power converter. The product will be integrated within Danfoss Drives’ portfolio of Electrification Solutions with primary focus on Smart Grids and energy storage.

Why choose Danfoss Drives?

Danfoss Drives has already installed more than 2,350 GW power conversion applications since 2021, with many more projects planned. Our application know-how and skilled experts allows a unique advantage for you in power conversion projects. Low harmonics and high grid reliability and performance are some of the benefits of our products and solutions.

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