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Coventry University joins £11m power electronics consortium to drive sustainable electrification
Wednesday 18 September 2024
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Coventry University will play a key role in a project designed to revolutionise the UK’s ability to manufacture power electronics to enable the shift to sustainable electrification.
Project PULSE (Power Electronics Upscale for Localisation and Sustainable Electrification) is an £11 million initiative funded by the UK government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre, that aims to establish a state-of-the-art power electronics facility in Coventry.
Empowered by the expertise of an industry-academia consortium, the project is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 1.2 million tonnes annually, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in green technology and aligning with national net zero goals.
Harnessing the university’s award-winning Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) facility, Coventry University researchers will provide instrumental leadership in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and sustainability and incorporating cutting-edge solutions like digital product passports for recycling and traceability to maximise on the project's ambitions.
The project is a collaboration with industry leaders such as Protean Electric, VIRITECH, Unipart Manufacturing Group and the University of Warwick.
Professor Marcos Kauffman, Director of the AME, said:
Building on previous collaborations, including the creation of Hyperbat Ltd, now a world-class battery manufacturing facility, this project will focus on establishing a state-of-the-art power electronics facility in the heart of Coventry. This will not only boost the local economy but also create new jobs and safeguard 159 positions by 2030.
Professor Marcos Kauffman
Professor Carl Perrin, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), added:
Project PULSE exemplifies how academic expertise and industry collaboration can drive sustainable innovation. This initiative supports the UK’s electrification goals while reinforcing Coventry’s role as a centre for advanced manufacturing.
Coventry University is excited to work alongside its consortium partners to deliver on the goals of Project PULSE and contribute to the ongoing advancement of sustainable electrification.
Professor Carl Perrin
