From renewable energy to mobility: power electronics are used wherever electronic energy needs to be converted or controlled. The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology possesses comprehensive expertise in this field, which will be presented on the international stage at two trade fairs in the coming weeks. From June 9 to 11, experts from the AIT Center for Energy will be represented at the world's leading trade fair PCIM (Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion) in Nuremberg, and from June 23 to 25 at the leading trade fair for the solar industry, Intersolar 2026 in Munich. The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is presenting a broad spectrum of central technologies for the energy transition – from modern power electronics to innovative solutions for the charging infrastructure of the future.
"Energy technology and power electronics are central key technologies, which were also defined as such in the federal government's Industry Strategy 2035. AIT has extensive scientific expertise as well as high-quality and specialized laboratory infrastructure in both areas, from which customers and partners benefit in the form of innovative and application-oriented research services. The focus is on megawatt and medium-voltage solutions based on modern wide-bandgap semiconductors. Energy-hungry applications such as charging infrastructure, data centers, or electrified industrial processes benefit from high efficiency and low volume of energy conversion with power semiconductors featuring operating voltages far beyond 1,000 volts. With our presence at PCIM Europe and Intersolar Europe, we once again underline AIT's innovative strength and our claim to set benchmarks in international applied research with a focus on power electronics and future-oriented energy systems," emphasizes Dr. Friederich Kupzog, Head of the Center for Energy at AIT.
DC Megacharger reduces charging time from 4.5 hours to 8 minutes
At both trade fairs, the AIT Center for Energy will present the latest research results and practical technological developments in the fields of power electronics, intelligent drive systems, and modern energy management. AIT is conducting intensive research into the development and optimization of power electronics for electromobility and electrical power supply.
A highlight will be the "DC Megacharger" project, which was awarded the Houskapreis 2025. This future-oriented project deals with the development of multi-megawatt fast-charging stations with a direct connection to the medium-voltage grid combined with an efficient and sustainable energy supply. This enables ultra-fast charging cycles that reduce charging times for e-buses and heavy commercial vehicles from the previous 4.5 hours to just eight minutes. This technology is crucial for making electromobility, especially in heavy-duty transport, economically viable for the future.
At PCIM, the experts from the AIT Center for Energy will present a central component of the DC Megacharger, the Dual Active Bridge developed at AIT, at Booth 407 in Hall 7.
Further information: https://www.ait.ac.at/pcim
From June 23 to 25, the Dual Active Bridge will be exhibited alongside the AIT Smart Grid Converter (ASGC) at Intersolar Europe in Munich. At the AIT booth in Hall B3, Booth 576, visitors can learn how the interplay between the Dual Active Bridge and the AIT Smart Grid Converter supports the integration of renewable energies, smart grids, and high-performance charging infrastructure.
Further information: https://www.ait.ac.at/intersolar
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