HD Hyundai Motor develops Korea's first high voltage electric propulsion driver
HD Hyundai announced that its subsidiary HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering has developed a modular multi-stage converter (MMC) structure high-voltage propulsion driver product.
The company said the development marks South Korea's first “high-voltage propulsion drive” for electric propulsion ships.
Compared to traditional diesel engines, electric propulsion ships are in demand and have lower levels of superior operability and noise.
HD Hyundai developed propulsion drivers are said to help control motor output, affect ship performance, power quality of high-power weapon systems, and overall survivability.
Onshore verification of the technology marks a step towards South Korea's electric propulsion ship positioning.
Kim Sung-Joon, CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, Joo Won-Ho and HD Hyundai Electric Cem Young-Ki, head of the special ship business of HD Hyundai Heavy Industry, as well as officials from organizations involved in ship electrification, and HD Hyundai Electric Cem Young-KI participated in the demonstration.
“The high-voltage propulsion drive products developed by HD Hyundai are a symbol of HD modern marine electrification technology, and we plan to stimulate commercialization and lead K-Maritime Defence's global market for developing K-Maritime Defence with domestic technology,” said Seong Jun.
The project was founded in 2022 and was launched by domestic experts from Seoul National University and Kyungpook National University, leading to the creation of the MMC structural high-voltage propulsion drive in December 2024.
The product has a large capacity, high voltage, flexible power module configuration and a system volume and weight reduction of more than 20%.
Previously, it was reported that only two companies in Europe and the United States commercialized this high-voltage propulsion drive.
HD South Korean Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering is now working with a variety of agencies including the Korea Institute of Electrical Technology and the Korea Institute of Shipbuilding and Offshore Equipment to commercialize MMC structural high-voltage propulsion drives from 2027 to 2027.
In related news, HD Hyundai Heavy Industry and the Korean Register also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a very large Ethane Carrier (VLEC).
“HD Hyundai develops Korea’s first high voltage electrical propulsion driver” was originally created and published by GlobalData-owned brand Ship Technology.
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