EcoPowerPack
Project title
EcoPowerPack - Investigation and evaluation of possible sustainable packaging options for power modules
Brief description
The aim of the project is to investigate and evaluate sustainable packaging options for power modules.
The focus is on recovering critical raw materials (including copper, silver, aluminum, silicon, silicon carbide)
and increasing the proportion of recycled materials along the entire production chain. Due to the
high purity requirements for conductive, insulating and semiconductor-related materials, the use of recycled
materials poses a particular challenge.
In the project, the materials used in the power module are therefore systematically categorized and the respective
required purity levels are defined. Based on this, it will be analyzed in which module areas recycled
materials can be used technically and functionally and what effects this has on efficiency, reliability
and service life. Mechanical components in particular offer potential for increased recycled content.
In addition, EcoPowerPack is investigating the potential of reuse and second-life concepts for partially
functional modules that can be reused in less demanding applications
after their first life phase. This should extend their useful life, reduce resource consumption and
lower CO emissions.
The main project objectives are
Evaluation of the recyclability of end-of-life power modules Material categorization including
unit requirements and derivation of sustainable packaging strategies with recycled content Investigation of
reuse and second-life approaches for power modules
