The Fraunhofer Institute is developing efficient, gallium nitride-based semiconductor components for key energy transition technologies, aiming to enhance performance and reduce costs in power electronics. These advancements support crucial areas like electric vehicles and renewable energy, propelling a shift towards a climate-neutral society. Credit: Fraunhofer IAF
Scientists have developed GaN semiconductors to boost efficiency and reduce costs in electric vehicles and renewable energy, aiding the energy transition.
Key technologies crucial for the energy transition—including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure converters, energy storage systems, as well as solar and wind power plants—depend heavily on electronic components that deliver both high performance and efficiency. Wide band gap