Vinci Energies Wave Office Building

BMS & IT, Lighting - Indoor, Office & Video Equipment

Vinci Energies Wave Office Building

Current/OS Partners Involved:

Vinci Energies Cegelec, DC Systems

Location

Lille, France

Setup

2024

Context

Hosting the regional headquarters of VINCI Energies in Lille, WAVE is the first building to connect part of its offices using direct current (DC) powered by solar panels. Utilizing DC at the local level, alongside the main grid, contributes to a more resilient and sustainable energy supply, as well as significant savings.

Implementation

  • 5kW Rooftop solar panels
  • Battery storage system
  • Direct 350V DC network for IT
  • 48V DC lighting
  • USB-C sockets
  • WAVE Monitoring
  • No inverters

Benefits

Savings and sustainability

  • Reducing energy consumption by 20%,
  • Reducing copper usage by 50%

 

Simpler Building Management System

  • No need for charger or converters for IT equipment

Quote

“ The transformation in how electricity is produced and consumed is making Direct Current (DC) more accessible than ever. Through our partnership with the Current/OS ecosystem, we’ve demonstrated that DC technology is ready for building-scale implementation. By reducing copper usage by 50% and energy consumption by 20%, we offer our customers a cutting-edge solution to accelerate the decarbonization and energy efficiency of their buildings. ”

Emmanuel Dunat, VINCI Energies France MD

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