Component
Copper alternator
Simple copper-wound alternator on electrical-steel. Cheaper than an inverter stack.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$55
Quality
62 / 100
US completeness
50.0
Made in US
1,500,000 units
Current demand
3,000,000 units
US exports
120,000 units
Opportunity score
50.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$250M
Expected extra output: 1,100,000 units per year