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Defining Standards
for Direct Current
Microgrids

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

2 to 5

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

6

Risk classes defined to ensure safety for all stakeholders.

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Strategic partners worldwide, spanning over 25 countries.

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

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Additionnal delay  to get power from  the main grid.

2 to 5

Times less feed-in power from the main grid.

5

Risk classes defined to ensure safety for all stakeholders.

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Strategic partners across the globe from 22 countries.

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Mission

Empowering a
Sustainable Future
with Reliable Electricity Access for All

Safety First:
Current/OS leverages game-chnaging 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 AC Power Demand and Smoother AC/DC Integration

Avoid construction delays by reducing reliance on the public grid, cutting power demand by 2 to 5 times*, while supporting grid stability and resilience.

Why

Self-regulating Microgrids

Eliminate centralized control to balance power and unlock new benefits with 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 for New Real Estate Projects

BMS & IT Infrastructure

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

HVAC

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Datacenter

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Park

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Safety Devices

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Elevators

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Water Treatment

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Office & Audio/Video Equipment

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

Public Outdoor LigHting

No Power Delay for New Real Estate Projects

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.

IN PRATICE

Current/OS Partners in Action

N470 Road, the most sustainable highway – Delft, the Netherlands

A 4.7km highway's light poles & traffic lights fully powered by 100kW solar panels, operational since 2020. A CO2-negative installation with reduced electrical equipment costs & uninterrupted power during AC grid failures.

A.S.R., a Smart EV Car Park Utrecht, the Netherlands 

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.

Vinci Energies Wave, a brand new DC office building in Lille, France 

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.

Where Current/OS is Making an Impact

Solaris EV Car Park

Grenoble, France

TalTech Zero Emission Unit

Tallinn, Estonia

Shfit2DC Tertiary Building

France

Shift2DC port

Funchal, Portugal

Shift2DC Data Center

Stuttgart, Germany

Pulse Building, Delft University

Netherlands

300km Street Lighting

Zuid Holland

ABN Amro’s CIRCL Pavilion

Amsterdam

Comsys Data Center

Sweden

LVDC Residential Villas

Bahrein

330-Homes DC Neighborhood

The Netherlands

Nieuw Reijerwaard Business Park

South Netherlands

FEATURED

Webinars of the Month

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.

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Current/OS is defining standards for DC Microgrids. Current/OS is a nonprofit, open partnership of electricity stakeholders and manufacturers committed to researching and developing Direct Current (DC) power distribution for tertiary buildings and installations.

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