Hopewind Selects Wolfspeed to Power the Future of Wind Energy with Advanced Silicon Carbide Technology
2025-11-11 16:03:27 441
11 November 2025, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Shenzhen, China; Shanghai, China — Wolfspeed, the global leader in innovative silicon carbide power solutions, today announced a collaboration with Hopewind, a global innovator in renewable energy solutions. The two companies are jointly advancing the development of next-generation wind power solutions by integrating Wolfspeed's cutting-edge 2.3 kV LM Pack modules into Hopewind's advanced, highly modular and lightweight 950 Vac wind power converters.

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As one of China's largest wind power converter suppliers, Hopewind employs an innovative approach to its wind power solutions: utilising silicon carbide (SiC) devices and high-reliability packaging technology to achieve a 38% increase in power density and a high switching frequency of up to 6 kHz, significantly enhancing efficiency and reliability. The collaboration between Wolfspeed and Hopewind is expected to accelerate the development of next-generation wind power solutions for the global market.
Wolfspeed's silicon carbide solutions are driving the transition towards more sustainable and cost-effective next-generation energy systems. The company's 2.3 kV LM Pack modules deliver significant system advantages, including simplified design, enhanced efficiency, increased power density, and improved reliability – critical factors that reduce overall system costs for large-scale wind applications while delivering superior performance. The 2.3 kV LM Pack module is projected to achieve commercial mass production availability in early 2026.
This collaboration between Wolfspeed and Hopewind marks a pivotal milestone in the wind power sector's ongoing advancement, helping pave the way for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions worldwide.
John Perry, Vice President and General Manager of Medium and High Voltage Products at Wolfspeed, stated: We are delighted to partner with Hopewind, a recognised leader in the renewable energy sector. Wolfspeed's 2.3 kV LM Pack modules perfectly align with the wind power industry's growing demand for higher voltage, higher current, and higher efficiency systems. This collaboration not only reinforces Wolfspeed's position as a trusted long-term silicon carbide supplier but also helps meet the increasing global demand for renewable energy solutions."
Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Hopewind was recently included in the Tier 1 list of photovoltaic inverter manufacturers by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), a globally renowned energy research organisation. Only seven companies worldwide have achieved Tier 1 status, affirming Hopewind's global influence and competitiveness within the photovoltaic sector.
Wang Yan, Deputy General Manager and Head of Wind Power Division at Hopewind, stated: ‘Hopewind is delighted to collaborate with Wolfspeed, leveraging their world-class silicon carbide technology to enhance the performance of our wind power converters. By adopting Wolfspeed's advanced 2.3 kV LM Pack modules, we are taking a significant step towards delivering efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions for the wind power industry.’


