India Boosts Indigenous Power Electronics with Key Technology Transfer Pacts

In a significant push towards self-reliance in power electronics, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has announced the signing of technology transfer and collaboration agreements for several cutting-edge solutions developed under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET).

Among the key highlights is the development of an indigenous wireless charger for electric vehicles. This technology, transferred from CDAC and VNIT Nagpur to Indian firm Global Business Solution, promises to charge a 4.8kWh battery pack to 90% capacity in approximately three hours with an impressive peak efficiency of 89.4%. This advancement is poised to significantly enhance the convenience and adoption of electric mobility in India.

Furthermore, MeitY has partnered with Indian Railways to indigenize the propulsion system for electric locomotives. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between C-DAC, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), and industry partners to develop a domestic propulsion system for 3-phase electric locomotives. This collaboration marks a crucial step in the Indian Railways' ambitious goal of achieving full electrification by 2030.

The initiative also encompasses green and sustainable grid solutions. A 48V Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) system, developed by C-DAC under NaMPET, has been implemented at the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) headquarters. This system has demonstrated the potential for significant energy savings (20-30%) and supports India's broader net-zero emissions targets.

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan emphasized the importance of indigenization in power electronics to bolster the 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' visions. The NaMPET program, spearheaded by C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, aims to foster research, development, deployment, and commercialization of power electronics technologies across various sectors. This latest announcement underscores the strong synergy between government, academia, and industry in driving innovation and technological self-sufficiency in India's power electronics domain.