Innovation
From inverter design to grid flexibility
SUNVIBE brings together four connected technology areas: advanced inverter architectures, embedded monitoring and diagnostics, secure data exchange, and grid-flexibility controls. The project aims to develop these elements as one integrated approach, linking power conversion, system monitoring, secure communication and grid support.
SUNVIBE innovation pillars
The project aims to develop these elements as one integrated approach, linking power conversion, system monitoring, secure communication and grid support.
Smart inverter technologies
The project develops innovative inverter architectures for utility-scale, medium-voltage and self-consumption applications. These solutions are designed to improve efficiency, power quality, reliability and grid interaction, supporting the growing role of inverter-based renewable energy systems.
Embedded diagnostics and monitoring
Monitoring and diagnostic capabilities are integrated directly into inverter systems. This supports earlier fault detection, predictive maintenance and more efficient operation. Advanced diagnostics help operators improve system availability and performance, and reduce maintenance costs.
Interoperability and cybersecurity
A harmonised energy data space supports secure communication between inverters, PV systems, batteries, grid operators and other distributed energy resources. Combined with real-time cybersecurity capabilities, this enables more trusted, interoperable and resilient system operation.
Advanced grid flexibility
SUNVIBE develops control algorithms capable of delivering synthetic inertia, dynamic current injection and coordinated PV-storage flexibility services. These capabilities help stabilise electricity networks, reduce renewable energy curtailment and support a more flexible and resilient energy system.
The SUNVIBE dictionary
| Smart inverters | Intelligent inverters that improve solar energy performance and provide advanced grid-support capabilities. |
| PV | Photovoltaic technology that converts sunlight into clean, renewable electricity. |
| Digitalisation | Digital solutions that optimise the monitoring, management and operation of solar energy systems. |
| Grid integration | Technologies that enable efficient and reliable connection of solar energy to electricity networks. |
| Grid stability | Advanced controls and services that help maintain a secure, resilient and balanced electricity grid. |
| Power electronics | Electronic components and systems that enable efficient conversion, control and management of electrical power. |
| Energy storage systems | Technologies that store energy and provide flexibility to balance supply and demand. |