“To make a lasting contribution to decarbonization, we must think of electromobility holistically: from green electricity generation to a stable, efficient grid infrastructure to storage and consumption,” said Peter Wawer, head of Infineon’s Industrial Power Control division. “With our solutions for bidirectional charging, the electric car can be charged inexpensively with solar power at home and also serves as buffer storage.”
By the end of this decade, more than half of all new registered vehicles are expected to be partially or fully electric. Green mobility can only be achieved if vehicles and energy are carbon neutral. So a key lies in the use of wind and solar energy. The fluctuating availability of these energy sources must be balanced with electricity storage systems to stabilize the grids however.
Semiconductors from Infineon are a key driver of the green movement. Infineon is number 1 in power electronics, enabling the expansion of renewable energy and energy-efficient storage and use of green electricity. As the global market leader for automotive semiconductors, Infineon is pioneering the development of electric vehicles. Almost every second electric or hybrid car produced in 2021 uses Infineon semiconductors in the inverter. Infineon power semiconductors also set standards in charging stations: the 50 kW Hypercharger from alpitronic is the first wall-mounted charging station that allows two vehicles to be charged simultaneously.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon is the key to a better future. With around 50,280 employees worldwide, Infineon generated revenue of around €11.1 billion in the 2021 fiscal year (ending 30 September).
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