Renewables
Unico introduces 330 kW bidirectional grid-tie inverter
US power conversion specialist Unico has launched a 330 kW bidirectional grid-tie inverter aimed at data centres and energy storage systems.
Key points
- Unico released its new 330 kW bidirectional Grid-Tie Inverter, achieving an operating efficiency of 98.5%.
- The platform supports parallel configurations exceeding 3.3 MW and handles DC voltages ranging from 600 to 1,500 VDC.
- Chief Executive Mike Canada noted that commercial and industrial scale bidirectional options at 1,500 VDC remain underserved by domestic manufacturers.
What happened
Power conversion technology firm Unico has unveiled a 330 kW bidirectional Grid-Tie Inverter designed to support solar installations, battery storage, and high-capacity loads such as data centres, according to pv magazine.
The device emerged from a product line initiated in 2025 following a supply agreement with Eos Energy Enterprises. The company presented the new hardware at The Battery Show 2026 in Detroit.
Technical specifications
pv magazine reported that the unit operates at 98.5 percent efficiency with a power density of 72 watts per cubic inch. It accommodates AC voltages between 380 and 900 VAC alongside a programmable DC voltage span of 600 to 1500 VDC.
Operators can link ten or more units in parallel to generate system capacities surpassing 3.3 MW. Unico manufactures the platform at its 10 GW facility located in Franksville, Wisconsin.
Market context
Unico Chief Executive Mike Canada explained that rising electricity demand from data centres and alternative generation sources heightens the need for domestic commercial-scale equipment with bidirectional functionality at 1,500 VDC, as reported by pv magazine.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
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