Power Electronic Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Device Type (Power Discrete, Power IC, Power Module), Material (Silicon Carbide (SiC), Gallium Nitride (GaN) ) and By Geography

Power Electronic Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Device Type (Power Discrete, Power IC, Power Module), Material (Silicon Carbide (SiC), Gallium Nitride (GaN) ) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Power Electronic Market is accounted for $40.55 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $58.84 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. Power electronics is the application of solid-state electronics to the control and conversion of electric power. It is used to control the fluctuated power from one device to other power devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors. In addition, power electronics can control the flow of energy in unidirectional as well as bidirectional manner, depending upon the usage. Presently, it is used in renewable resources and electric vehicles to develop switching speed and prevent power loss.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Information Technology (MIT), the country deployed over 700,000 5G base stations in 2020 and the country is expected to have 600 million subscribers by 2025, according to GSMA.For instance, in January 2020, the US-based Solid State Devices Inc. launched the SFC35N120 1200-volt silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs for high-reliability aerospace and defense power electronics applications, like PFC boost converters and high-voltage DC-DC converters.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing demand for the electric vehicles

Increasing consciousness among the consumers regarding the worsening environmental conditions and growing government initiatives to control carbon emission is fostering the demand for electric vehicles, especially in developed regions like Europe and North America. Automotive components such as windshield wiper control, interior lighting, ignition switch, and power steering are made using power electronics. Therefore, the growing demand for electric vehicles across the globe is expected to drive the growth of the market.

Restraint:

Constant unavailability of semiconductors

The on-going shortages of semiconductors may obstruct market growth. The increasing gap between the demand and supply of semiconductors may adversely impact the global power electronics market during the forecast period.

Opportunity:

Extensive band gap semiconductors encouraging new applications of power electronics

The emergence of wide bandgap semiconductor materials, such as GaN and SiC, has changed the landscape of the market. Wide bandgap semiconductor materials allow for designing smaller, faster, and more reliable power electronic components with higher efficiency than their silicon-based components. The reduction in energy dissipated as heat as a result of higher efficiency not only cuts power losses but also enables the use of smaller systems, reducing costs with higher switching speeds compared to silicon solutions. These capabilities make it possible to reduce weight, volume, and life cycle costs in a wide range of power applications. Moreover, the use of SiC and GaN has resulted in improvements in the existing semiconductor technologies. The higher electron mobility of SiC and GaN enables devices built with those WBG materials to operate at higher switching speeds. These are a few applications where wide bandgap power electronics are expected to be deployed.

Threat:

Ever-changing demand for small, highly efficient, and cost-effective devices

A major issue faced by manufacturers is to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers for more compact devices. To cater to the demand for solid, moveable, and multifunctional devices, components and systems need to be miniaturized to lower production costs. For this purpose, manufacturers are actively investing in research and development (R&D) to develop products and enhance their product offerings to stay competitive in the market. Thus, continuous demand for more compact devices can be a barrier, as it does not justify the return on investments due to the uncertainty associated with the life cycle of developed technologies or products.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly impacted the growth of the market growth, however, with the rise in demand for fundamentals of power electronics and power electronics devices solutions are expected to witness relatively high growth by the end of 2021. However, the market was principally hit by several obstacles created amid the COVID-19 pandemic such as lack of skilled workforce availability and delay or cancelation of projects owing to partial or complete lockdown globally. In contrast, a rise in penetration of power electronics inverters solutions is expected to drive the growth of the test and measurement equipment market during the forecast period.

The automotive segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The automotive segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period; this can be accredited to the increasing popularity of the electric vehicle among global consumers. The growing demand for emission-free vehicles to protect the environment from pollution emitted from vehicles is predicted to drive the growth of this segment. Moreover, the utilization of power electronics in hybrid electronic vehicles (HEV) and electronic vehicles (EV) for increased efficiency and reliability is propelling the market growth. The growing production of HEV/EV is increasing the utilization of power electronics and further propelling the market growth.

The silicon segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The silicon segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Silicon has been measured as the most favourable substrate for making power electronics. Moreover, the growing acceptance of silicon in the production of the majority of semiconductor wafers has boosted the growth of the market. The rising utilization of silicon carbide devices by OEMs for the manufacturing of hybrid vehicles is driving the segment’s growth. Further, the growing utilization of silicon carbide in EV inverters for increased efficiency and reduced carbon footprint is driving the market growth.

Region with highest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period,owing to the continuous preference toward the acceptance of emerging technologies. The high focus on innovations in research and development, across organizations in numerous industries, is complementing the industry growth. Furthermore, the presence of several players in the region offering services is further supplementing the industry growth in the region.This region is a hub for advanced semiconductor technologies and their early adoption in innovative applications. Also, the vast demand, particularly from the automotive and consumer electronics industry verticals, substantiates the regional market growth. The presence of several well-established infrastructures pushes market revenues, allowing the implementation of futuristic technologies.The US and Canada account for major growth contributors to the regional market. Furthermore, the presence of notable electronics manufacturers, increasing demand for digital technologies, and growing technological advancements drive the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period Asia Pacific. The improvement in power transmission and use of renewable energy and increasing demand for industrial and energy & power verticals are some of the factors driving the market in this region. Factors such as the rising focus on renewable power sources across the industry verticals and technological advances drive the market growth. Besides, the accessibility of powerful and cost-competitive technologies is a key driving force behind the regional market growth. Moreover, the presence of many electronic devices manufacturing companies in the region fosters the growth of the market.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Power ElectronicMarket include Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Texas Instruments, Infineon Technologies, ABB Group, Rockwell Automation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., STMicroelectronics N.V., Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., Qualcomm, Inc., Fuji Electric Co., Ltd, Renesas Electronics Corp., ON Semiconductor Corp., Microchip Technology, ROHM Semiconductor, Littelfuse, Analog Devices and Hitachi.

Key Developments:

In August 2021: STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) launched its new 45W and 150W MasterGaN devices for high-efficiency power conversion.The GaN power transistors of MasterGaN3 devices have asymmetrical on-resistance (Rds(on)) of 225mΩ and 450mΩ, making these devices suited to soft-switching and active-rectification converters. In MasterGaN5 both transistors have 450mΩ Rds(on) for use in topologies such as LLC-resonant and Active Clamp Flyback.

In March 2021: Infineon Technologies launchedStrongIRFET 2 power MOSFETs. It is available in the voltage range of 80 and 100V and is optimized for both the high and low frequencies.

In June 2021: ON Semiconductor (US) announced its new, full silicon carbide MOSFET module solutions for charging electric vehicles with its 1200V full silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET 2-PACK modules. This is expected to provide a comprehensive portfolio of wide bandgap devices for high-performance charging solutions.

Device Types Covered:
• Power Discrete
• Power IC
• Power Module
• AC-DC converters
• DC-DC converters
• AC-AC converters
• DC-AC converters
• Static switches

Materials Covered:
• Silicon Carbide (SiC)
• Gallium Nitride (GaN)
• Silicon (Si)
• Other Materials

Applications Covered:
• Rail Traction
• Renewable
• Power Management
• Inverter & Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Drives
• Solar power
• Wind power
• Transportation
• Other Applications

End Users Covered
• Aerospace and Defense
• Energy and Power
• Industrial
• Information and Communications Technology
• Automotive
• Medical Devices

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025 and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements