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EpiGaN named in the 2019 Global Cleantech 100

February 01, 2019 by EpiGaN

EpiGaN, a leading European supplier of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology solutions for telecom (5G), power electronics, and sensor applications, was once again included by the Cleantech Group in their prestigious 2019 Global Cleantech 100.

EpiGaN, a leading European supplier of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology solutions for telecom (5G), power electronics, and sensor applications, was once again included by the Cleantech Group in their prestigious 2019 Global Cleantech 100.

EpiGaN, headquartered in Hasselt/Belgium, is a global provider of GaN-on-Si and GaN-on-SiC material product solutions for next-generation power switching, RF power, and advanced sensor systems. The Global Cleantech 100 serves as an annual guide to leading companies and themes in sustainable innovation. It features independent, for-profit companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges. This year marks the 10th edition of the list. 

“We at EpiGaN are delighted and honored with this nomination for the 2019 Global Cleantech 100," said Dr. Marianne Germain, CEO and co-founder of EpiGaN nv. "It is another great reward for EpiGaN’s highly committed team. Innovative GaN technology enables drastic energy savings, volume and weight reductions of power systems, miniaturization and significant cost reduction in areas where traditional Si solutions cannot meet current or future system requirements. EpiGaN offers unique and state-of-the-art solutions addressing the demanding mm-wave specifications for 5G cellular networks. EpiGaN's product portfolio also covers sensor applications. At our production facility in Hasselt (Belgium), we have developed unique GaN-on-Si and GaN-on-SiC wafer technologies up to 200mm on Si, and 150mm on SiC, which are more robust and offer differentiation to our global customer base. This year we are significantly scaling up our production capacity to meet the increasing demand from our customers for EpiGaN’s state-of-the-art GaN technology.”  

The Global Cleantech list combines the Group’s research data with qualitative judgments from nominations of a global 87-member panel comprised of leading investors and experts from corporations, and industrialists active in technology and innovation scouting. From pioneers and veterans to new entrants, the panel represents the global cleantech community and results in a list with a powerful base of support from many important players within the cleantech ecosystem. 

The complete list of 100 companies was revealed on 28 January at the 17th annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco.

 

About EpiGan

EpiGaN focuses on delivering world-leading III-nitride epitaxial material per our customers’ specifications, enabling them to develop innovative products. As a pure play epi material supplier, EpiGaN offers a clear business model, ideal to build long-term customer relationships.

EpiGaN gives power and RF device manufacturers access to an unique, proven and powerful technology to be used in key market segments such as power supplies for consumables and servers, AC drives, UPS systems, hybrid electric vehicles, solar inverters, smart grid, RF power for 4G LTE and next generation 5G networks, CATV infrastructure, radars, etc.