2) Summary of Main Conclusions From FEPPCON I (Aug. 1991, Karos Lodge South Africa)
— The cost of power converters confines them to niche applications at all power levels.
— The future will demand new achievements in integration, packaging, reliability and cost reduction.
— Widespread application of power electronics in automobiles is expected in the next ten years, especially in internal combustion engine control and auxiliaries.
— New applications in centralized power systems will emerge in the next ten years.
— Emerging applications that are becoming important in commercial/residential areas: HVAC, induction cooking, medical, lighting, computer power.
— Advances in high current, higher voltage devices