Meet FOR2ENSiCS project!

As we move toward climate neutrality, renewable energy and electric vehicles are changing how the grid works. DC distribution offers a smart solution, making energy use more efficient and easier to manage.

However, this solution requires compact, cost-effective, and highly efficient DC/DC converters spanning from low-voltage (<1,500 V) to medium-voltage (>10 kV), which currently don’t exist for commercial use.

The FOR2ENSiCS project aims to close this gap by developing and demonstrating a commercial-ready DC/DC converter prototype, targeting market readiness within three years after project completion.

FOR2ENSiCS, which is a 48-month project, running now its final year, targets the development of 15 kV SiC IGBT modules, designed, fabricated, and tested within the project. Leveraging cutting-edge semiconductor technology, these devices enable ultra-high voltage (UHV) switching, which significantly simplifies converter topologies and enables compact, high-frequency operation. Alongside performance, the project emphasizes cost reduction and environmental sustainability, with novel approaches to material growth and semiconductor processing.

Another critical aspect of the project is ensuring long-term reliability. FOR2ENSiCS is studying the behavior of UHV switching devices, passive components, and medium-frequency transformers under high-frequency, high-voltage operating conditions—laying the foundation for robust and scalable solutions.

Visit their website and find out more: https://for2ensics.imb-cnm.csic.es/about/

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