Power Converters

Global Power Converters Market to Reach US$36.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Power Converters estimated at US$23.7 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$36.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. AC to DC Converter, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.2% CAGR and reach US$15.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the DC to AC Converter segment is estimated at 7.8% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$6.5 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 11.7% CAGR

The Power Converters market in the U.S. is estimated at US$6.5 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 11.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% and 7.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.9% CAGR.

Global "Power Converters" Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Are Power Converters Enabling the Energy Transformation?

The power converters market has entered a phase of rapid advancement, closely tied to the global shift toward cleaner energy, electrification, and smart infrastructure. Power converters play an indispensable role in transforming electrical energy from one form to another—such as from AC to DC or vice versa—and optimizing its delivery for diverse applications. This function is now more critical than ever, given the proliferation of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, which require sophisticated inverter and converter technologies to interface seamlessly with existing grids. Innovations in wide-bandgap semiconductors—specifically silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)—have dramatically improved conversion efficiency, switching speeds, and thermal stability, paving the way for more compact and reliable power electronics. These technological upgrades are enabling systems to operate at higher voltages and frequencies, which is essential in electric vehicles, aerospace applications, and industrial automation. As global energy demands continue to rise, power converters are becoming the unsung backbone of every energy transition project and electrified infrastructure.

Which Applications Are Pushing Market Boundaries?

Diverse application verticals are pushing the boundaries of innovation and adoption in the power converter market. In the automotive sector, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has driven exponential demand for high-efficiency DC-DC and onboard AC-DC converters, especially those with compact designs and low energy loss profiles. Similarly, renewable energy installations—both utility-scale and decentralized—rely on advanced inverter-converter combinations to stabilize voltage, manage load variability, and facilitate grid integration. The aerospace and defense sectors have also emerged as vital contributors, requiring ruggedized and lightweight converter solutions for avionics, radar, and space-grade electronics. Meanwhile, the information technology and telecom industries are turning to high-density power supplies to support the relentless growth of data centers and 5G base stations. In manufacturing and industrial automation, smart converters are powering everything from motor drives and robotics to programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The wide-ranging nature of these applications underscores the importance of modularity, durability, and intelligence in next-generation power converters.

How Do Regional Dynamics Influence Market Potential?

Regional market dynamics are shaping the trajectory of the power converter industry in complex and compelling ways. North America and Europe remain front-runners in terms of technology adoption, driven by stringent energy efficiency regulations, extensive renewable integration, and well-funded research initiatives. In the U.S., policy incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act and growing EV infrastructure are catalyzing domestic converter production. European markets, particularly Germany and the Nordics, are leveraging power conversion technologies in smart grids and hydrogen-based energy systems. However, it is Asia-Pacific that holds the lion’s share of market volume, propelled by large-scale industrialization, consumer electronics manufacturing, and national mandates to electrify transport and energy systems. China, South Korea, and Japan are heavily investing in indigenous semiconductor capabilities and power conversion modules to maintain technological sovereignty and meet growing export demands. Additionally, emerging economies in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are increasingly deploying power converters in solar mini-grids, micro-hydro projects, and rural electrification efforts, broadening the market’s geographical footprint.

What Specific Forces Are Accelerating Market Growth?

The growth in the power converters market is driven by several factors tied directly to evolving end-user demands, rapid technological progress, and sector-specific shifts. The increasing penetration of electric vehicles across global markets has dramatically boosted the need for high-performance converters with fast charging capabilities and compact footprints. In the industrial domain, the trend toward factory automation and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies are spurring demand for converters that can support intelligent motor drives and digitalized control systems. On the renewable energy front, the expansion of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar and off-grid wind installations, has heightened the need for bi-directional and grid-tied converters capable of real-time voltage regulation and synchronization. Technologically, the integration of digital control systems, real-time monitoring interfaces, and self-diagnostic features is making power converters more adaptive and maintenance-friendly. In the consumer electronics sector, miniaturization and multi-functionality are key drivers, especially as smart homes and personal devices demand more versatile and efficient power supplies. Together, these forces are converging to shape a robust and diversified power converter market across multiple industries and geographies.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Power Converters market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (AC to DC Converter, DC to AC Converter, DC to DC Converter, AC to AC Convertor); Application (Renewable Energy, Consumer Electronics, Medical Equipment, Electric Vehicle, Other Applications); End-Use (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 32 Featured) -

• ABB Ltd.
• Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
• Analog Devices, Inc.
• Artesyn Embedded Power
• CUI Inc.
• Delta Electronics, Inc.
• Eaton Corporation
• Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
• GE Vernova
• Infineon Technologies AG
• Mean Well Enterprises Co., Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• ON Semiconductor Corporation
• RECOM Power GmbH
• Schneider Electric SE
• Siemens AG
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• SynQor, Inc.
• Texas Instruments Incorporated
• Vicor Corporation

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