# Danfoss and GE partner to build SiC module factory in New York

Danfoss Silicon Power announced a collaboration with GE to build a factory in Utica, New York, to produce silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules for inverters and electric vehicles. The facility is expected to begin production in 2018 and create at least 300 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-03-28
- Where: Utica, New York, United States
- Value: $100.0M
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: 2018
- Status: announced
- Products: silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Danfoss](https://endata.com/companies/1945.md)
- [General Electric](https://endata.com/companies/1262.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [pv-magazine-usa.com](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2017/03/28/danfoss-ge-to-make-silicon-carbide-power-modules-in-upstate-new-york/), 2017-03-28: "With this investment, Danfoss will offer the U.S. market a strong local partner, capable of providing best-in-class packaging technology as well as high-volume, high-quality manufacturing."

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