Powernet
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Powernet is a South Korean SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supply) specialist company with over 30 years of history, focused on power conversion devices. The company manufactures and sells a range of power products including adaptors, automotive electronics, renewable energy inverters, and LED lighting power supplies. They operate a headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, with production facilities in China (Shenyang and Qingdao) and Vietnam (Vinh Phuc), and export directly to 17 regions across 12 countri...
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Ideal Customer
- Powernet's ideal customers are large-scale OEM manufacturers and global consumer electronics brands that require high-volume, reliable, and efficient power conversion components — particularly in the display, TV, appliance, automotive, and lighting industries.
- Samsung Electronics and its subsidiaries (Samsung International Inc., Samsung SDI America) represent Powernet's top trading partners, indicating its sweet spot is enterprise-tier global brand supply chains rather than SMBs.
Key Differentiators
- Powernet positions itself with the stated vision of becoming a 'World Best SMPS Company,' emphasizing over 30 years of accumulated power conversion and control technology, continuous R&D investment, and a track record of supplying globally recognized brands like Samsung.
- The company reports world-class market share in TV SMPS, a particularly competitive and technically demanding segment requiring ultra-compact, high-efficiency designs.
Industries Served
- Powernet serves a broad range of industries as a Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) and power conversion manufacturer.
- Primary verticals include consumer electronics (displays, TVs, AV products), lighting (LED drivers for industrial, commercial, and residential applications), renewable energy and energy storage (grid-connected solar inverters, ESS/PCS systems, and battery modules), automotive electronics (EV controllers, motors, sunroof systems), home appliances and office automation (water purifiers, air purifiers, printers), and emerging AI/data center infrastructure (next-generation SMPS for AI server racks).
Service Coverage
- Powernet Technologies Corporation (고파워넷, KOSDAQ: 037030) is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (17F, Hyundai Knowledge Industry Center, Geumcheon-gu), with branch offices in Qingdao and Shenyang, China, and manufacturing operations in Vietnam.
- The company exports its products directly to 17 regions across 12 countries, with primary export markets including Vietnam (67% of export value), South Korea domestically, Mexico, Hungary, and Egypt.
Partnerships
- Powernet's most significant and longstanding partnership is with Samsung Electronics, which named Powernet a business partner and core SMPS supplier in February 2001, an ECO Partner in 2005, and admitted it to the Samsung Supplier Council in March 2012; Samsung International Inc. remains Powernet's top export customer by shipment volume.
- In December 2025, Powernet signed a strategic MoU with Wise Integration (France) and KEC Corporation (Korea) to co-develop next-generation GaN-based SMPS solutions specifically for AI server applications, with Powernet leading SMPS design using Wise's WiseGan® and WiseWare® technologies.
Company Size & Ownership
- Powernet Technologies was originally established in December 1988 and formally incorporated in February 1994, with KOSDAQ listing occurring on June 7, 2018.
- The company employs approximately 122–129 employees as of late 2025, classifying it as a mid-sized Korean manufacturer (중견기업).
Compliance & Certifications
- Powernet obtained lithium-ion battery certification in September 2018, enabling it to participate in the battery and ESS markets.
- In 2011, the company was certified for green technology by South Korea's Ministry of Knowledge Economy, a government-issued certification recognizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
12 offeringsAdaptor (External Power Adaptor)
External power adaptor devices that convert commercial AC power to supply electricity to home and industrial equipment. The product line ranges from 11W to 240W with Energy Efficiency Level VI compliance, worldwide safety certifications, and minimal standby power consumption.
LED조명 - Base-light (Base-Light LED Power Supply)
Base-light LED power supply units ranging from 9W to 44W, designed for general indoor LED panel and base lighting applications. Features 83-90% efficiency and 50,000-hour product life with AC90~264V input.
LED조명 - Down-light (Downlight LED Power Supply)
Downlight LED power supply units ranging from 5.8W to 20.2W with compact 85x45mm dimensions, designed for recessed downlight fixtures. Features 90% efficiency, 50,000-hour product life, and AC90~264V input with IP67 waterproofing capability.
LED조명 - 고천장등 (High Bay LED Power Supply)
High bay LED lighting power supply units ranging from 80W to 200W, designed for high-ceiling industrial and commercial lighting applications with 10KV surge protection and IP67 waterproofing. Features aluminum casing and up to 90% efficiency with a 50,000-hour product life.
LED조명 - 내장형 L-TUBE / FPL (Internal LED Tube/FPL Power Supply)
Internal LED tube and FPL lighting power supply units ranging from 7W to 34W with compact dimensions (251x15.5x10mm typical). Features 90% efficiency and 50,000-hour product life with AC90~264V input compatibility.
LED조명 - 외장형 L-TUBE (External LED Tube Power Supply)
External LED tube lighting power supply units ranging from 8W to 40W, optimized for LED tube lighting products with IP67 waterproofing and a rated product life of 50,000 hours. Supports AC90~264V input with high power factor of 0.9 and efficiency up to 85%.
PD-Adaptor
Power Delivery (PD) wall-mount adaptors available in 45W and 65W models, supporting multiple voltage outputs (5V, 9V, 15V, 20V) with Energy Efficiency Level VI compliance. These are designed to supply power via the USB Power Delivery standard.
가전·OA (Home Appliance / Office Automation) SMPS
Switched-mode power supply products designed for home appliances and office automation equipment. This product category is listed as a distinct offering within Powernet's product lineup.
신재생 - ESS용 PCS (Energy Storage System Power Conditioning System)
Power Conditioning Systems (PCS) for energy storage systems, available in 100kW configurations including grid-connected ESS PCS, hybrid ESS PCS, and PV+ESS all-in-one PCS models. These systems manage charge and discharge of batteries and interface with the grid at 380Vac.
신재생 - 계통연계형 태양광 인버터 (Grid-Connected Solar Inverter)
Grid-connected photovoltaic inverters that convert solar energy into usable AC electricity, available in models from 300W to 10kW. Features include ultra-lightweight design, uniform efficiency, wireless communication support, waterproofing (IP65), and parallel operation capability.
신재생 - 배터리 (Battery Modules)
Battery modules for renewable energy storage applications, offered in Li-Polymer, Li-ion, and LiFePO4 chemistries in both cylindrical and prismatic form factors. These are designed for use with Powernet's ESS power conditioning systems.
전장 (Automotive Electronics)
Automotive electronics products including controller, motor, and sunroof systems for automobile applications. These are power and control components designed for use in vehicles.
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