EM’s solar current sensor is now made with BASF ’s high-performance polyamide Ultramid® owing to its excellent flame retardance, electrical insulation, dielectric strength, and dimensional stability.
Ultramid®: A Perfect Fit for Sensors
Ultramid® is easy to process and color match. BASF’s proprietary technology Ultrasim® also helped to optimize the sensor’s design and performance, in tandem with LEM’s stringent requirements.
“LEM supplies very high technology sensors and solutions to make solar inverter and related appliances work efficiently and reliably, and ensure the system runs at maximum power output condition,” said Zhang Zonghui, general manager, LEM China.
“Ultramid® is an excellent material solution for the solar sensor application with its excellent mechanical properties,” added Zonghui.
Various components are required to convert solar energy to electricity. Solar sensors measure currents and control the different stages of solar energy conversion from panel to the grid.
BASF on Renewable Energy Solutions
“BASF’s integrated photovoltaic solutions are used in solar panel arrays, power distribution, and energy storage systems. Our innovative material solutions and competences are helping customers such as LEM accelerate product development for electrical solutions and the transition to a sustainable future,” said Marilyn Lye, vice president, Business Management Industrial, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF.