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Manufacturing: SiC Power Electronics for Variable Frequency Motor Drives

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1375691
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  1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
This brochure, published as an annual research highlight of the Clean Energy Manufacturing Analysis Center (CEMAC), summarizes CEMAC analysis of silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics for variable frequency motor drives. The key finding presented is that variations in manufacturing expertise, yields, and access to existing facilities impact regional costs and manufacturing location decisions for SiC ingots, wafers, chips, and power modules more than do core country-specific factors such as labor and electricity costs.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Advanced Manufacturing Office (EE-5A)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1375691
Report Number(s):
NREL/BR-6A20-68103
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English