Hopewind picks Wolfspeed SiC for wind energy
Wolfspeed has announced a collaboration with Chinese renewable energy company Hopewind in which the companies will integrate Wolfspeed’s 2.3kV LM Pack Module into Hopewind’s modular, lightweight 950Vac Wind Power Converter.
Hopewind, one of the largest wind power converter suppliers in China, has taken a novel approach to its wind power solution. The company's product uses SiC devices and high-rel packaging to achieve up to a 38 percent increase in power density and a high switching frequency of up to 6kHz, significantly increasing efficiency and reliability.
The collaboration between Wolfspeed and Hopewind is expected to accelerate the development of next-generation wind power solutions worldwide.
Wolfspeed's SiC-based 2.3kV LM Pack Module (commercially available in early 2026) is said to offer substantial system benefits, including simplified design, higher efficiency, increased power density, and improved reliability — key factors that reduce overall system cost and provide superior performance for large-scale wind power applications.
“We are excited to be working with Hopewind, a recognised leader in the renewables industry,”said John Perry, VP and general manager, medium and high voltage products at Wolfspeed. “Our 2.3kV LM Pack Module is perfectly aligned with the growing demand for higher voltage, higher current, and higher efficiency systems in the wind power sector. This collaboration not only strengthens Wolfspeed’s position as a trusted long-term SiC provider, but also helps meet the increasing global demand for renewable energy solutions.”
“Hopewind is thrilled to work with Wolfspeed to enhance the performance of our wind power converters with their world-class SiC technology,” said Wang Yan, Vice president at Hopewind. “By incorporating Wolfspeed’s advanced 2.3kV LM Pack Module, we are taking a significant step forward in delivering high-efficiency, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for the wind power industry.”
