Direct Current Power Systems

ABB and BCG Report Highlights Growing Role of Direct Current Technologies

A report by ABB and Boston Consulting Group has highlighted the growing role of Direct Current Technologies (DC) in future power systems. The report suggests that DC technology is moving from the periphery to the center of industrial, commercial, and digital infrastructure, with both AC and DC systems having strategically important roles in meeting future electricity demand. It also suggests that establishing common standards and developing DC-specific skills can help accelerate deployment. The fastest-growing technologies such as solar photovoltaic systems, batteries, electric vehicles, and industrial automation systems are all DC-based. The shift is also relevant for other key industries, including manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, and manufacturing facilities. The full report is available at ABB.