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Developing technical advances that enable quicker, more efficient and more effective methods of charging EVs

Project Insights

  • €617,815

    Total Project Costs
  • 3 yr

    Project Duration
  • 2022

    Year Funded

Project Description

The advent of wide-bandgap (WBG) technologies like silicon carbide (SiC) has opened up previously unimagined possibilities for the implementation of high-efficiency power conversion systems, but the market penetration of these devices has been modest due to very high device production costs compared to silicon. However, WBG devices are essential to meet the rising need for high power density and high-efficiency power electronics converters in medium and high voltage applications. This project will enable the realisation of high-efficiency/low inductance switching circuits and reduced system form factors. This project seeks to overcome the cost and fast-charging barriers and bring about technical advancements, allowing quicker, more efficient, and more effective methods of charging an EV.

Project Details

Total Project Cost: €617,815

Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

Year Funded: 2022

Lead Organisation: Tyndall National Institute

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Shafi Khadem

Lead Researcher