{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "ar",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/ar/news/india-power-ministry-launches-indigenous-sic-power-modules-vsc-hvdc-grids",
  "slug": "india-power-ministry-launches-indigenous-sic-power-modules-vsc-hvdc-grids",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-09-26",
  "sourceName": "Ministry of Power & MeitY, Government of India",
  "sourceUrl": "https://powermin.gov.in/en/content/national-indigenous-sic-power-module-initiative-hvdc-transmission",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 5,
  "tags": [
    "India",
    "VSC-HVDC",
    "Silicon Carbide",
    "Power Electronics",
    "MeitY",
    "Converter Station",
    "Supply Chain"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "India Launches National Initiative for Indigenous Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Modules in Ultra-High Voltage VSC-HVDC Transmission",
    "summary": "To end reliance on imported semiconductor valves for mega renewable transmission corridors, India’s Ministry of Power and Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) have launched a nationwide mission to develop indigenous 3.3 kV to 6.5 kV Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET power modules for VSC-HVDC converter stations.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Overcoming Global Converter Valve Supply Bottlenecks",
        "paragraphs": [
          "With transmission utilities like Power Grid Corporation of India deploying gigawatt-scale corridors—including the 800 kV Barmer-to-Maharashtra renewable link—global converter valve lead times have stretched past 36 months.",
          "The joint initiative funds domestic packaging and fabrication of SiC power electronic modules that deliver 70% lower switching losses and operate at junction temperatures up to 175°C, slashing converter station cooling requirements and footprint."
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Interoperability with Heavy HVDC Converter Transformers",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The consortium, bringing together central engineering institutes and industrial manufacturers like BHEL, will standardize high-speed gate driver interfaces and transient voltage suppression across ±500 kV and ±800 kV converter transformers.",
          "Pilot field trials on a 400 kV static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) are slated for late 2027, paving the way for commercial HVDC adoption by 2029."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}