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.

+75

Strategic partners worldwide, spanning over 25 countries.

6

Risk classes defined to ensure safety for all stakeholders.

2 to 5

Times reduction in peak feed-in power from the main grid.*

0

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

Mission

Empowering a
Sustainable Future
with Reliable Electricity Access for All

Electric Vehicle Charging Station powered by solar panels in a DC Microgrid

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.

Current/OS Partner DC Opportunities
Current/OS Partner Innoventum
Current/OS Partner CityTec
Current/OS Partner Aachen University
Current/OS Partner Schneider Electric
Current/OS Partner Gimelec
Current/OS Partner Zign
Current/OS Partner DC Expert
Current/OS Partner Tridonic
Current/OS Partner Aimbridge
Current/OS Partner Volta
Current/OS Partner Carlo Gavazzi

IN PRATICE

Current/OS Partners in Action

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.

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.

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.

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

21 mars 2025

60 minutes

Mastering Electrical Protection in LVDC Microgrids

Discover why DC networks demand a distinct approach to electrical protection compared to AC systems—and how to implement it effectively.

27 février 2025

60 min

Unlocking DC in Buildings: Why It Matters, How to Implement It, What’s Next

Explore why DC is the future of building design, how can we transition to it and what role do industry stakeholders play.

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.