Solum has launched its first power module for electric vehicle chargers into the global market, and has begun to pioneer the market in earnest.

SoluM announced on the 19th that it had successfully debuted in the European market by unveiling its electric vehicle charging infrastructure technology at 'Power2Drive 2023', Europe's largest e-mobility exhibition.

Power2Drive 2023 is a joint event of 'Smarter E-Europe', Europe's largest energy exhibition, and is considered an opportunity for companies involved in electric vehicle materials, parts, and equipment (SME).

The event was held in Munich, Germany for three days from the 14th to the 16th (local time), and approximately 300 global companies participated.

Solum set up its booth under the theme of “the most innovative and stable solution” and put forward power modules for electric vehicle chargers as its main product. The company explained that compared to other companies, the product has a longer lifespan and is heat-resistant, so it can produce high output even at high temperatures of up to 60 degrees. In addition, hardware ID settings can be set for each module, so that problematic devices can be quickly found and responded to in the event of a malfunction.

The model comes in two versions: 30kW and 50kW. The 30kW power module has a compact size with specifications similar to global brands, increasing customer accessibility. By eliminating the mechanical relay at the output stage, which is cited as the main cause of defects in commercial products, Solum has once again proven its power technology accumulated over 50 years. The 30kW power module is scheduled for mass production in the third quarter of this year.

The 50kW power module is SoluM’s next strategic model and is an ultra-high-density product. Its main feature is that it supports V2G (Vehicle to Grid) in both directions. SoluM is developing air-cooling and water-cooling methods simultaneously and aims for mass production in the second quarter of next year.

The electric vehicle charger sample installed in the center of the booth caught the attention of not only industry professionals but also ordinary visitors passing by. In particular, the 'CUSTOM YOUR DESIGN' solution, which allows customers to apply charger design, color, and logo as they wish, was well-received for taking into account the customer's brand image.

Securing potential customers is also a big achievement of this exhibition. According to Solum, over 355 visitors from 64 countries visited the booth during the event, and over 25 on-site meetings were held. Global mobility companies such as Daimler Trucks and Siemens were the first to propose a meeting.

“Participating in Power to Drive this time has become an important opportunity to let the world know about SoluM’s future growth engine,” said Yoo Dong-gyun, head of SoluM’s Power Business Division (executive director). “We will solidify our power module leadership through the development of high-capacity power modules and improved ultra-high-density performance, and continue to transform our system to quickly respond to global customer needs.”

Vice President Yoo also expressed his ambition, saying, “Only continuous change and growth through overcoming limitations is the way to leap forward as a first mover,” and “As a solution provider that offers services for the entire battlefield business, we will stay ahead of the global competition.”

Meanwhile, SoluM was established in 2015 by spinning off Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ electronic shelf label (ESL), tuner, and power module divisions. Recently, based on its capabilities in the power and wireless communication sectors, it has been continuously making efforts to reorganize its business to focus on high added value, such as secondary battery waste battery recycling, high-voltage battery management systems (BMS), solar and smart streetlights, sensor semiconductors, and healthcare.