Component
HVAC controls
Thermostat and outdoor-unit board for a heat pump or room air conditioner. LED status only; not a TV panel or appliance OLED.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$35
Quality
68 / 100
US saturation
25.0
Made in US
3,000,000 units
Current demand
12,000,000 units
US exports
240,000 units
Opportunity score
60.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$400M
Expected extra output: 1,500,000 units per year
Requires
Printed circuit board
Microcontroller
LED indicator