Defining Standards
for Direct Current
Microgrids

Join Current/OS, a nonprofit, open partnership dedicated to ensuring reliable and sustainable hybrid AC/DC power distribution in buildings and installations.

2 to 5

Times reduction in peak feed-in energy from the main grid.

Risk classes defined to ensure safety for all stakeholders.

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Strategic partners worldwide, spanning over 25 countries.

Additional delays for new projects to receive power from the main grid.

2 to 5

Times reduction in peak feed-in energy from the main grid.

Risk classes defined to ensure safety for all stakeholders.

+75

Strategic partners worldwide, spanning over 25 countries.

Additional delays for new projects to receive power from the main grid.

THE IMPERATIVE

Direct Current  is Powering Our World

THE IMPERATIVE

We’re shifting to Renewable Energies that Generate Direct Current

The renewable world runs on DC. Solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, and batteries all produce DC power

THE IMPERATIVE

We’re Shifting to an All-Electric Society That Consumes  Direct Current

The technological world runs on DC. 
Electric vehicles, heat pumps, LEDs, A-Class home appliances, computers, smartphones, medical equipement – all run on DC power.

THE IMPERATIVE

These Shifts Strain Infrastructure, Demanding a New Energy Approach

Societal shifts strain the AC grid, causing congestion and stability risks. DC microgrids provide an innovative solution to ease these challenges and support the grid.
The energy revolution starts now.

Mission

Empowering a
Sustainable Future
with Reliable Electricity Access for All

Safety First:
Current/OS leverages game-changing ultra-fast
protection technology to address safety concerns associated with direct current, ensuring peace  off mind for all stakeholders.

WHY ADOPT DC WITH CURRENT/OS

Redefining Energy with DC for a Sustainable Future

Why

Reduced Power EXCHANGES and Smoother AC/DC Integration

Avoid construction delays by reducing reliance on the main grid, reducing peak power exchanges by a factor of 2 to 5*, while enhancing grid stability and resilience.

Why

Self-regulating Microgrids

Eliminate centralized control to balance power and unlock new benefits through devices’ adjustable capabilities.

Why

Resilient Power Quality and Stability

Ensure stable, high quality power for critical activities, even when the main grid is down.

Why

Plug-and-play Safety and Certification

Achieve seamless interoperability  for DC systems and DC products,  with the assurance of the Current/OS Certification Mark.

Why

Efficiency and Savings Throughout

Save on PV arrays, batteries, cables and electrical equipment. Reduce conversion losses and electronic wastes.

Why

Simplified Design and Integration

Eliminate the need of coordination between electrical and automation specialists, reducing expansion costs
and timelines.

IMPACT CASES

Harnessing DC Energy Efficiency for Future-Ready Buildings & Installations

Tertiary BuildingS

No power delay to power new buildings, leveraging existing power substations and lines.

BMS & IT Infrastructure

Resilient, sustainable buildings optimizing services with flexible, and grid-responsive energy use.

HVAC

Sustainable, optimized consumption with precise control, higher efficiency and thermal storage.

Datacenter

Stable, high quality power with a reduced carbon footprint.

Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs

Easy design & expansion, integrated renewables. Bidirectional, grid-aware charging times.

Safety Devices

Safer, more reliable backbone—power and data on the same conductor for streamlined operation.

Elevators

Enhanced capabilities and greater sustainability integrating regenerative braking and renewables.

Water Treatment

Higher efficiency and stability of power, improved process control, integrating renewables

Office & Audio/Video Equipment

Energy savings, less e-waste, increased reliability and lifespan of DC-powered electronics.

Public Outdoor LigHting

Renewables sources integration, reducing lighting electronics & cable equipment.

ABOUT CURRENT/OS

The Leading International Community for Direct Current Adoption

Current/OS spans North America, Europe and Asia, fostering a collaborative ecosystem  of partners, while closely coordinating with international organizations, national institutions,  and trade groups.

And more

And more

IN PRATICE

Current/OS Partners in Action

Vinci Energies Wave, a DC Office Building

20% energy savings with a DC microgrid, featuring rooftop solar panels and a direct 350V DC network for IT, 48V lighting, and battery storage powering desks and meeting rooms. All without AC - no inverters, no rectifiers.

Solaris EV Charging Park

10,000 square meters, 96 solar panels, 250 smart bi-directional EV chargers. This parking generates solar power for EVs, while EV batteries can return energy to power the building, including lighting at night.

a.s.r., a smart EV Charging Park

Where Current/OS is Making an Impact

The Green Village – Housing and Offices

Delft, The Netherlands

MiRaCCLE – DC Industrial Park and Outdoor Lighting

Belgium

Nieuw Reijerwaard Business Park

South Netherlands

330-Homes DC Neighborhood

The Netherlands

LVDC Residential Villas

Bahrein

Comsys Data Center

Sweden

ABN Amro’s CIRCL Pavilion

Amsterdam

300km Street Lighting

Zuid Holland

Pulse Building, Delft University

Netherlands

Shift2DC Data Center

Stuttgart, Germany

Shift2DC port

Funchal, Portugal

Shfit2DC Tertiary Building

France

FEATURED

Explore Current/OS Webinars

3 décembre 2024

30 min

Immediate Savings, Immediate Energy Access

Discover how Current/OS addresses the pressing issues in energy supply and demand, paving the way for a sustainable and flexible energy future, with two real-world examples of DC microgrid setups.

19 novembre 2024

55 min

Voltage Standardization for DC Microgrid Success

Explore the critical role of voltage standardization to achieve seamless interoperability between components, enhancing system reliability, and optimizing cost-effective implementation.

24 octobre 2024

55 min

Why AC needs DC

Learn how integrating DC into buildings and installations can drastically lower AC power demand, ensuring energy consumption aligns with the capacity of existing AC infrastructure.

24 octobre 2024

55 min

Why AC needs DC

Learn how integrating DC into buildings and installations can drastically lower AC power demand, ensuring energy consumption aligns with the capacity of existing AC infrastructure.

19 novembre 2024

55 min

Voltage Standardization for DC Microgrid Success

Explore the critical role of voltage standardization to achieve seamless interoperability between components, enhancing system reliability, and optimizing cost-effective implementation.

3 décembre 2024

30 min

Immediate Savings, Immediate Energy Access

Discover how Current/OS addresses the pressing issues in energy supply and demand, paving the way for a sustainable and flexible energy future, with two real-world examples of DC microgrid setups.

Defining Standards for Direct Current Microgrids

Direct Current is Powering Our World

We’re shifting to Renewable Energies that Generate Direct Current

We’re Shifting to an All-Electric Society That Consumes Direct Current

These Shifts Strain Infrastructure, Demanding a New Energy Approach

Empowering a Sustainable Future with Reliable Electricity Access for All

Redefining Energy with DC for a Sustainable Future

Harnessing DC Energy Efficiency for Future-Ready Buildings & Installations

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Defining Standards
for Direct Current
Microgrids

Direct Current  is Powering Our World

We’re Shifting to an All-Electric Society That Consumes  Direct Current

Empowering a
Sustainable Future
with Reliable Electricity Access for All