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E-Boats and E-Ships

Semiconductor solutions for marine applications 

From passenger ferries that travel throughout inland waterways to cargo ships that sail across the ocean, many maritime transport applications have started to incorporate all-electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems.  

Modular and robust propulsion powered by Wolfspeed silicon carbide 

Using SiC components, electric and hybrid electric boats and ships can meet the technical challenges of power density, high humidity environments, and high efficiency. These water vehicles benefit from reduced (or zero) emissions, quieter operation, lighter systems, lower maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership.  

Maritime transport is responsible for up to
11%
of global transportation emissions
Approximately
1-2%
of water vehicles are electrified
The e-boat/e-ship market is growing at a
>12%
CAGR from 2023 to 2030
Mobility needs are changing amidst an expected
>10%
growth in worldwide population by 2035

Electric-Powered Boats and Ships

Short distance, long distance, and recreational marine applications are all experiencing the shift from internal combustion engines driven by oil and diesel fuel to electric systems propelled by a combination of batteries, hydrogen fuel, and renewable energy sources.

Short Distance

Electric fishing boats, water taxis, passenger ferries, and other harbor craft serve a variety of functions, sailing short distances and docking frequently to plug into the local electricity grid.

Long Distance

Electric cargo ships, vessels, and tankers rely on the long-distance capabilities of hydrogen fuel cell technology to carry people and products across the sea. Offshore vessel charging stations and buoys, powered by renewable energy sources, support these marine applications.

Recreational

Electric jet skis, submarines, and yachts are growing in popularity as sustainable alternatives to conventional gas-powered water vehicles. Some recreational vessels incorporate solar panels as a source of backup power and to recharge the boat’s batteries through renewable energy.


Applications

Wolfspeed silicon carbide semiconductors enable new developments in power electronic systems integrated throughout electric water vehicles.  

Click on the interactive block diagram to view common topologies (and suggested products) for each power system.

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CRD-15DD17P
DC to DC
Flyback
0.015kW
Discrete
TO-263-7
Wolfspeed
AC to DC
Three-Phase, 2-Level
22kW
Discrete
TO-247-4
Wolfspeed
DC to DC
CLLC
22kW
Discrete
TO-247-4
Wolfspeed
DC to AC
Three-Phase, 2-Level
25kW
Module
FM
Wolfspeed
DC to AC
Three-Phase, 2-Level
200kW
Module
XM
Wolfspeed
DC to AC
Three-Phase, 2-Level
250kW
Module
XM
Wolfspeed
DC to AC
Three-Phase, 2-Level
300kW
Module
XM
Wolfspeed
DC to AC
Dual Three-Phase, 2-Level
600kW
Module
XM
Wolfspeed

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