UWBG Device with Rapid Switching and Minimal Optical Power Requirement
Technology Description:
NextWatt is developing an ultrawide-bandgap optical triggered device that addresses the need for fast protection for solid-state transformers (SST), a promising technology for revolutionizing substations and renewable energy systems. NextWatt seeks to build an ultrafast optical switching device using a low-cost beta-gallium oxide semiconductor triggered with a readily available mid-wavelength optical beam. If successful, the device would enable solid-state-circuit breakers for protection of SSTs and other power and energy applications.
Contact
ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Olga Spahn
Project Contact:
Dr. Sudip Mazumder
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
sudipkumarmazumder@gmail.com
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Release Date:
02/24/2023