Estimation of Energy-Saving Potential Using Commercial SiC Power Converters

This study evaluates the annual global energy-savings potential of various power electronics applications utilizing commercial silicon carbide (SiC) wide bandgap (WBG)-based power converters. As the first analysis to focus on real market products, our findings reveal that SiC-based converters offer...

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Published in:Energies
Main Authors: Lucas Barroso Spejo, Tanya Thekemuriyil, Renato Amaral Minamisawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Subjects:
silicon carbide (SiC)
power losses
efficiency
device application
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/18/4570
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Summary:This study evaluates the annual global energy-savings potential of various power electronics applications utilizing commercial silicon carbide (SiC) wide bandgap (WBG)-based power converters. As the first analysis to focus on real market products, our findings reveal that SiC-based converters offer significant energy-saving potential across all examined applications. Additionally, given the substantial yearly growth in installing photovoltaic (PV) systems and electric vehicle (EV) chargers, we project a considerable future energy-saving potential. This research underscores the importance of SiC technology in enhancing energy efficiency and supports its broader adoption in power electronics to achieve global energy savings.
ISSN:1996-1073

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