Pester, a domestic silicon carbide (SiC)-based smart grid solution company, announced on the 12th that it had attracted seed investment from the 'CNT Tech-DB Dream Big Investment Association' jointly established by CNT Tech and DB Capital.
Based on its own domestically designed and developed K-SiC power module, Pester has commercialized a PLC-based SECC (Power Line Communication Control) module responsible for electric vehicle charging safety. Notably, Pester's SiC power module achieved 97.5% power conversion efficiency and passed EMC Class-B certification, demonstrating its technological prowess.
Additionally, Pester has developed an ultra-small SECC module that cuts off the current immediately after charging is complete and implemented smart charging technology that fundamentally eliminates the risk of fire by adding a remote monitoring function.
Team Leader Hyun-soon Choi of CNT Tech stated, “This investment is significant in that it fills the gap in domestic SiC technology and suggests a direction for localization,” adding, “We plan to continue providing follow-up support, including TIPS linkage and global expansion.”
DB Capital Team Leader Kang Seok-min said, “SiC smart grid is a core technology for the next-generation power grid in terms of energy efficiency, reliability, and eco-friendliness, and we highly value Pester’s growth potential.”
Lee Jeong-hyung, CEO of Pester, said, “SiC power semiconductors are a core technology that must be secured for Korea to become self-sufficient in its energy industry,” and added, “With this investment, we will focus on strengthening the competitiveness of domestic K-SiC technology and building a smart grid ecosystem.”
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