Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines

NREL's advanced power electronics and electric machines research delivers safe, high-performing components and systems that control the flow of electricity among energy sources, vehicles, and the grid. 

Our scientists and engineers work closely with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and other research organizations to develop lightweight, cost-effective, power-dense technologies that advance the nation's transportation and energy systems. 

Research and Development

We provide the scientific building blocks needed to spur innovation through fundamental power electronics and electric machine research and engineering.

Power Electronics Packaging

Semiconductor Power Electronics Electro-Thermal Design

Electric Motor Thermal Management

Integrated Electric Traction Drive Thermal Management

Experimentation and Modeling

Our world-class facilities and equipment enable novel experimental and modeling capabilities for advanced power electronics and electric machine design, development and performance evaluation.

Learn about our power electronics and electric machines facilities.

Electric Vehicle Innovation

Advanced transportation and energy technologies rely heavily on power electronics to distribute the proper amount and type of power between  components such as batteries, inverters, converters, chargers, and electric machines. Power electronics also determine the exact nature and timing of the current and voltage waveforms to the electric machine.

NREL's research works to accelerate lightweight, compact, reliable, and high-performing systems and components. These improvements can unlock lower costs, longer lifespans, and improved performance for vehicle and energy technologies. 

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