Introduction
As global energy costs continue to rise, businesses and end users are increasingly investing in green energy solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating expenses. This shift has significantly accelerated demand for AC⇄DC bidirectional energy conversion power supplies, which enable both energy storage and energy recovery.
Building on the long-standing success of the MEAN WELL BIC-2200 series, MEAN WELL now expands its bidirectional power portfolio with the launch of the BIC-5K series, delivering a higher power level of 5,000W to meet growing system requirements.
The BIC-5K series is designed for true bidirectional operation. It converts AC power to DC to efficiently charge batteries, and when energy recovery is required, it converts DC power back into AC and feeds it directly into the grid. This closed-loop energy reuse mechanism helps users lower electricity costs, improve overall system efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions.
Featuring high efficiency up to 93.5%, ultra-fast bidirectional switching (<1 ms), parallel scalability up to 30 kW, and built-in digital communication interfaces, the BIC-5K series is engineered for demanding industrial and energy applications. Typical use cases include battery cell formation and grading, battery testing systems, power supply burn-in systems, energy storage systems (ESS), and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) applications.
Key Features
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Wide 180–305 Vac input range
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Fully digital architecture with efficiency up to 93.5%
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Ultra-fast bidirectional switching: <1 ms (AC/DC ⇄ DC/AC)
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Low current harmonic distortion (THDi <3%) and high power factor up to 0.99
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Parallel operation supported, expandable up to 30 kW (5+1 units)
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Built-in CANBus or Modbus communication interfaces
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Multi-unit configuration support for three-phase (3Ø) systems
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Comprehensive protection functions, including:
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Anti-islanding
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AC abnormality
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DC over-voltage
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Overload
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Short circuit
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Over-temperature protection
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Anti-islanding
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Wide operating temperature range: –30°C to +70°C
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Low-noise cooling fan (<43–54 dB)
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Conformal-coated PCB for improved durability
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Certified to global standard
CB / UL / TÜV / RCM / EAC / CE / UKCA
Compliant with IEC 62368-1, 62477-1, and grid-connection standard EN 50549-1
- 5-year warranty
Application
Product Information
Conclusion
With high power density, seamless bidirectional energy flow, and extensive safety and grid certifications, the MEAN WELL BIC-5K series provides a robust and future-ready solution for modern energy systems. It is an ideal choice for applications requiring energy storage, energy recovery, and grid interaction, supporting the transition toward more efficient and sustainable power infrastructures.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us at contact@wellforces.co.nz.
