Semiconductor & Electronics

Mitsubishi Electric Opens SiC Power Semiconductor Plant Amid Cooling EV Demand

Mitsubishi Electric is taking a bold step. It was expected to launch a new power semiconductor facility in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on October 1, 2025. This plant will make silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. It will focus on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Mitsubishi's decision is timely. Even with signs of slowing demand in global and Japanese EV markets, the company believes in SiC's potential. It offers high efficiency and performance for next-generation inverters, power electronics, and energy conversion. Mitsubishi is investing now to bet on wide-bandgap semiconductors. This move supports a long-term vision for an electrified and decarbonized economy. The company is focusing on creating a strong power electronics backbone. This will support EVs, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and industrial electrification, instead of just chasing short-term EV sales.…