SEMIKRON technology can be found in almost half the wind power installations operating worldwide today. According to a study conducted by BTM Consult ApS, 122 GW of wind power was installed around the world until 2009, 57 GW of which feature SEMIKRON components. In 2009, SEMIKRON formed a 50/50 joint venture with Magna Electronics to develop and produce converters, rectifiers and charger systems for hybrid and electric powered vehicles.