Current/OS
Direct Current
Learning Resources

Explore the fundamentals, technical rules, and research shaping interoperable direct current electrical systems through MOOCs, webinars, papers and other resources.

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  • Webinars & Summits
    Meeting Australia’s Energy Demand Boom
    Explore how Direct Current microgrids could help Australia meet rising power demand from data centers and megawatt EV charging, with practical insights from projects in Australia and the…
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  • Webinars & Summits
    AI Loads Response: What Data Centers Can Learn from DC Systems Built for Dynamics Loads
    Discover what AI data centers can learn from industries that have been using direct current power systems to manage fast-changing loads, energy storage and power electronics for decades.
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  • University Courses
    Tutorial – The Physics of Direct Current Grids
    Discover the complete Physics of Direct Current by Stephan Rupp
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  • Mooc
    MOOC Series Part 1 – Current/OS Design Rationales
    This 17:30-minute video introduces the underlying principles that guide Current/OS's technical choices. Select the PDF to view the presentation with comments.
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    MOOC Series Part 2 – Voltages
    This 20:30-minute video explains the underlying principles that drive Current/OS's technical choices on voltages and voltage bands. Select the PDF to view the presentation with comments.
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  • Mooc
    MOOC Series Part 3 – Power Management
    This 12:45-minute video explores power management with droop control for self-regulating installations, minimizing demand on the main grid. Select the PDF to view the presentation with comments.
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  • Mooc
    MOOC Series Part 4 – Electrical Protection
    This 12:45-minute video explores power management with droop control for self-regulating installations, minimizing demand on the main grid. Select the PDF to view the presentation with comments.
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  • Mooc
    MOOC Series Part 5 – Pre-Charging
    This 4-minute video dives into Current/OS's technical choices on pre-charging, essential in Direct Current electrical systems. Select the PDF to view the presentation with comments.
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  • Mooc
    MOOC Series Part 6 – Earthing – Grounding
    This 6:30-minute video dives into the technical framework of earthing, or grounding. Select the PDF to view the presentation with comments.
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  • Webinars & Summits
    DC For Net Zero Buildings – Insights from China
    Watch how China is deploying Direct Current to power the next generation of Net Zero buildings.
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  • Webinars & Summits
    LVDC Data Center Summit – Addressing Emerging Needs in IEC Standardization
    Watch the LVDC Data Center Summit and discover the latest discussions on IEC standardization and interoperable LVDC architectures for data centres.
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  • Webinars & Summits
    Structuring DC Product Certification – Insights from China
    See how direct current applications are scaling rapidly. Understand DC certification schemes for safe, interoperable market success.
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