Four single phase OBCs were investigated (one commercial device and three OBCs developed at TU Braunschweig) and analysed regarding mass and materials used there. The study reveales amongst others significant lacks of available data and their quality to conduct a profound life cycle assessment (LCA).

As well, ECPE and ETH Zurich published now a white paper entitled 'Sustainable Power Electronics', summarising the results from the expert discussion on “Sustainability in Power Electronics (Carbon Footprint, Life Cycle Assessment, Circular Economy)”.

Both files are available for ECPE Member Companies only under 'Studies, Reports and Further Proceedings'.

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