Empowering Utilities & Renewable Energy: CorePower’s Role in Utility-Scale Solutions to supply chain challenges

The U.S. energy transition continues to accelerate, with analysts projecting long-term growth in renewable energy deployment—driven by market demand, cost competitiveness, and grid modernization efforts [1].  Renewable energy continues to dominate new power capacity additions, with solar and wind accounting for 98% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity in the first two months of 2025 [2]. This trend highlights the growing need for efficient and reliable power electronics in utility-scale renewable energy systems.

CorePower’s Contribution:

CorePower offers U.S.-manufactured magnetic components specifically designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of inverters and converters in solar and energy storage systems. Our products help ensure these systems operate with minimal downtime and maximum power throughput.

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Industry Trends:

• Expansion of energy storage technologies to manage the variability of renewable energy sources [3].

• Repurposing brownfield sites for renewable projects to leverage existing infrastructure [4].

• Electricity demand is rising by approximately 2% per year and is projected to grow 50% by 2050—driven by the rapid adoption of EVs, AI infrastructure, and industrial electrification. This trend underscores the need for scalable, efficient power electronics to support clean energy integration and utility-scale deployment efforts [5]. 

Utilities & Renewable Energy Supply Chain Considerations:

Distributed grid infrastructure powered by renewables is increasing the demand for power electronics capable of efficient, responsive control—both at the grid level and in behind-the-meter applications like microgrids and battery storage.

At the same time, the U.S. market faces rising costs due to tariffs on internationally sourced components, which continue to dominate global supply chains [6]. These tariffs have increased the cost of many imported components used in renewable systems—beyond panels—intensifying pressure on developers to secure stable, domestic alternatives. CorePower's U.S.-based manufacturing offers a reliable supply of essential magnetic components, helping power electronics manufacturers in renewable energy and utilities overcome supply chain challenges

Supply Chain Resilience Across Sectors →

CorePower’s CPMLMAX™ standard inductor family and our custom transformers, inductors, and amorphous ribbon for distribution transformers are engineered to support utility-scale renewable energy systems. Our vertically integrated, U.S.-based production model reduces lead times and offers cost stability—helping developers and utilities move forward with greater confidence, even amid rising global demand and sourcing complexity. Despite global trade headwinds, industry experts project continued long-term growth in renewable energy development across the U.S. grid [6].

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Sources:

1. Scientific American (2025). Shift from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy Will Persist Under Trump. Read More

2. Electrek (2025). FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Q1 2025. Read more

3. EIA (2025). Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity. Read more

4. Ember (2025). Record-Breaking Annual Growth in Renewable Power Capacity. Read more

5. Reuters (2025). Trump’s Big Bill Shrinks America’s Energy Future. Read more 

6. Reuters (2025). AI boom under threat from tariffs, global economic turmoil. Read more