Reproducing real PV behavior
Changing irradiance, temperature, shading and I-V curves make real solar arrays difficult to reproduce consistently in the laboratory.
Renewable Energy Power Conversion Testing
PV Inverter, Hybrid Inverter & PCS Test Solution
Simulate PV arrays, batteries, the utility grid and local AC loads in one regenerative test platform. Validate MPPT performance, conversion efficiency, grid interaction, backup operation, protection behavior and long-duration reliability from R&D to automated verification.
Up to 2250V DC
PV and battery port voltage
Up to +/-300kW
Bidirectional DC power per unit
Up to 150kW
Regenerative AC loading
Four-port
PV / Battery / Grid / Load architecture
Product-family ranges are shown for system configuration. Maximum voltage, current and power are not a single simultaneous operating point for every model.
Four-port regenerative bench
PV + Battery + Grid + AC Load
FTP9000
PV simulator
FTB9000 / FTB7000
Battery simulator
FTPS
Grid simulator
FT6500R
Regenerative AC load
DUT under test
PV inverter / Hybrid inverter / PCS
MPPTCharge / dischargeGrid eventsLoad burn-in
One Inverter. Multiple Energy Paths. One Complex Test Problem.
PV inverter, hybrid inverter and PCS teams need repeatable electrical environments that reproduce real energy behavior without turning the lab into a heat sink.
Validating multi-port energy flow
Hybrid inverters and PCS must manage power among PV, batteries, the grid and local loads under constantly changing operating conditions.
Testing grid-connected and islanded operation
Engineers must verify grid adaptability, ride-through behavior, backup output, transfer behavior and protection response.
Managing high-power test energy
Traditional load banks turn valuable test energy into heat, increasing electricity use, cooling demand and test-floor cost.
Four-port architecture
Recreate the Complete Inverter Energy Environment
FaithTech combines PV simulation, battery simulation, regenerative grid simulation and regenerative AC loading with measurement, switching and automation. The system is configured around the inverter topology, not as a fixed product bundle.
PV input
FTP9000 Solar Array Simulator
PV I-V curves, MPPT, irradiance, temperature and typical weather profiles.
DC source to inverter
Battery port
FTB9000 / FTB7000 Battery Simulator
Bidirectional charge, discharge and battery-curve emulation for hybrid inverters and PCS.
Bidirectional DC energy flow
PV / Hybrid Inverter / PCS
Device under test manages PV input, battery exchange, grid interaction and backup or islanded AC output.
PV to GridPV to BatteryBattery to LoadGrid to Battery
Grid port
FTPS Regenerative Grid Simulator
Programmable AC voltage, frequency, phase, harmonics and grid-disturbance waveforms.
Bidirectional AC grid interaction
AC load port
FT6500R Regenerative AC Load
Regenerative CC and CP loading for backup, off-grid, island-mode and burn-in tests.
AC loading with energy return
PV simulator sources repeatable DC array behavior into the DUT.
Battery and grid ports support bidirectional energy exchange where the topology requires it.
Anti-islanding and certification-oriented tests may require optional RLC and safety switching.
Solution configurations
Choose the Architecture by Inverter Topology
Grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid systems use different combinations of source, grid simulator, AC load, measurement, RLC loading and automation.
PV to grid
Grid-Tied PV Inverter Test System
Recommended configuration
FTP9000FTPSPower measurementFTM8000 automation with external power switching and safety interlocksOptional RLC load bank
- Static and dynamic MPPT
- PV I-V curve simulation
- Conversion efficiency
- Input voltage operating range
- Grid voltage and frequency adaptability
- Harmonic and phase disturbance
- Voltage dips and LVRT-type testing
- Over/under-voltage protection
- Anti-islanding with optional RLC load
PV to local AC load
Off-Grid Inverter Test System
Recommended configuration
FTP9000FT6500RPower measurementFTM8000 automation with external power switching and safety interlocks
- Output voltage regulation
- Conversion efficiency
- No-load and standby loss
- CC and CP loading
- Load-on and load-off tests
- Full-load and overload validation
- Output start-up and shutdown behavior
- Long-duration regenerative burn-in
PV / battery / grid / load
Hybrid Inverter & PCS Test System
Recommended configuration
FTP9000 PV simulatorFTB9000 or FTB7000 battery simulatorFTPS grid simulatorFT6500R AC loadFTM8000 automation with external power switching and safety interlocksMulti-channel power measurementOptional RLC load bank
- PV to Grid
- PV to Battery
- PV to Load
- Battery to Grid
- Battery to Load
- Grid to Battery
- Grid to Load
- Grid-connected to islanded transition
- Available energy-flow paths depend on the DUT topology and operating mode.
Test coverage matrix
From MPPT to Grid Events, Backup Output and Protection
Use this matrix as an engineering map. Some certification-oriented items require optional RLC loading, controlled switching and dedicated power-analysis instruments.
| Test domain | Test capability | FaithTech equipment |
|---|---|---|
| PV Input & MPPT | Static MPPT efficiencyDynamic MPPT efficiencyIrradiance and temperature curvesShading simulationPV input voltage range | FTP9000 with optional Solar PV Matrix Simulation Software |
| Electrical Performance | Conversion efficiencyStandby lossNo-load lossVoltage/current regulationPower factor and harmonic measurement | FTP9000, FTPS, FT6500R, FaithTech measurement instruments or integrated multi-channel power analyzer |
| Grid Interaction | Voltage variationFrequency variationPhase-angle variationHarmonic voltage generationThree-phase imbalanceVoltage dipsLVRT-type waveforms | FTPS regenerative grid simulator with power measurement |
| Off-Grid Output | CC loadingCP loadingLoad-on/load-offFull-load operationOverload testingLong-duration burn-in | FT6500R regenerative AC electronic load with FTM8000 / ATS control |
| Battery & PCS | Battery charge/dischargeBattery curve emulationBidirectional DC conversionMulti-port energy flowGrid/island transition | FTB9000 or FTB7000 battery simulator, FTPS, FT6500R, automation and switching |
| Protection | AC over/under voltageDC over/under voltageOvercurrent and overloadOutput shutdownAnti-islanding with optional RLC load | Programmable sources, grid simulator, controlled switching, optional adjustable RLC load bank and safety hardware |
PV Input & MPPT
Static MPPT efficiencyDynamic MPPT efficiencyIrradiance and temperature curvesShading simulationPV input voltage range
FTP9000 with optional Solar PV Matrix Simulation Software
Electrical Performance
Conversion efficiencyStandby lossNo-load lossVoltage/current regulationPower factor and harmonic measurement
FTP9000, FTPS, FT6500R, FaithTech measurement instruments or integrated multi-channel power analyzer
Grid Interaction
Voltage variationFrequency variationPhase-angle variationHarmonic voltage generationThree-phase imbalanceVoltage dipsLVRT-type waveforms
FTPS regenerative grid simulator with power measurement
Off-Grid Output
CC loadingCP loadingLoad-on/load-offFull-load operationOverload testingLong-duration burn-in
FT6500R regenerative AC electronic load with FTM8000 / ATS control
Battery & PCS
Battery charge/dischargeBattery curve emulationBidirectional DC conversionMulti-port energy flowGrid/island transition
FTB9000 or FTB7000 battery simulator, FTPS, FT6500R, automation and switching
Protection
AC over/under voltageDC over/under voltageOvercurrent and overloadOutput shutdownAnti-islanding with optional RLC load
Programmable sources, grid simulator, controlled switching, optional adjustable RLC load bank and safety hardware
Core product roles
Key Instruments in the Test Platform
Each card shows the role in this solution, not a full product catalog. Exact model selection depends on voltage, current, power, phase and automation requirements.
FTP9000
Solar array simulator / programmable DC source
- 0-2250V
- 5-180kW
- PV and MPPT simulation
FTB9000
Bidirectional DC power supply / battery simulator
- 0-2250V
- Source / sink power up to 180kW
- Source/load transition
FTB7000
High-power bidirectional DC source / battery simulator
- 0-2250V
- Source / sink power up to 300kW
- Parallel expansion
FTPS
Programmable bidirectional AC power supply / grid simulator
- 0-350V phase
- 5-300kVA
- Up to 1-550Hz, model dependent
FT6500R
Regenerative CC/CP AC electronic load
- 10-150kW
- 90-275VAC phase
- 93% regenerative efficiency at rated power
FTM8000 / Measurement
Automation, DAQ, switching and electrical measurement
- Ethernet DAQ
- Relay control
- Power measurement integration
Why FaithTech
Built for High-Power Regenerative Validation
The goal is not to list instruments. It is to build a coordinated inverter test environment that can scale from an engineering bench to automated validation.
Four-port test architecture
Simulate PV, battery, grid and AC load conditions within one coordinated system.
Regenerative energy design
Return absorbed test energy to the facility grid instead of dissipating it primarily as heat.
Scalable power
Configure systems from laboratory R&D to high-power PCS and production burn-in.
Automation-ready
Integrate programmable power, loading, measurement, external switching, data acquisition and reporting.
Engineering configuration
Configurable for Your Test Standard and Power Level
FaithTech systems can be configured around the inverter topology, DC voltage, AC phase, power rating, regional grid requirements and required test procedures. EN50530 and Sandia-based PV simulation procedures are available through the Solar PV Matrix Simulation Software. Anti-islanding and certification-oriented systems may require optional RLC loading, safety switching and dedicated power-analysis instruments.
Extend for certification workflows
Extend the platform with an adjustable RLC load bank, safety switching and multi-channel power analysis for anti-islanding and certification-oriented workflows.
FAQ
Common Configuration Questions
Can FaithTech test both grid-tied and off-grid inverters?
Yes. A grid-tied inverter setup typically combines FTP9000 PV simulation with the FTPS regenerative grid simulator. Off-grid and backup-output tests can add FT6500R regenerative AC loading and measurement instruments.
Can the system test a hybrid inverter without a real battery?
Yes. FTB9000 or FTB7000 can emulate battery charge and discharge behavior so engineers can validate battery-port operation without depending on a physical battery pack.
How is a solar array reproduced in the laboratory?
FTP9000 supports PV array simulation, static and dynamic MPPT testing, typical weather data, and user-defined irradiance and temperature curves. EN50530 and Sandia-based procedures are available through the optional Solar PV Matrix Simulation Software.
Can the system absorb power generated by the inverter?
Yes. FTPS and FT6500R are regenerative AC-side instruments, and FTB9000 / FTB7000 support bidirectional DC operation. The exact energy path depends on the inverter topology and selected system configuration.
Does FT6500R replace an RLC load for anti-islanding tests?
No. FT6500R is a regenerative CC/CP AC electronic load. Anti-islanding tests generally require an optional adjustable RLC load bank and controlled grid-disconnection hardware.
Can the system be automated?
Yes. FTM8000, programmable sources, loads, switching, measurement instruments and ATS software can be integrated into repeatable sequences for R&D verification, production checks and long-duration burn-in.
What information is required to configure a system?
Share your inverter topology, PV input range, battery voltage, AC phase and voltage, rated power, required test standard, measurement requirements and whether anti-islanding or certification-oriented workflows are required.
System consultation
Build the Right Test System for Your Inverter
Share your inverter topology, PV input range, battery voltage, AC phase, rated power and required test procedures. FaithTech engineers will recommend the appropriate source, grid simulator, AC load, measurement and automation configuration.
Information to prepare
Inverter type
PV input voltage
Battery voltage, if applicable
AC phase and voltage
Rated power
Required test standard
Work email
Project details