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[ Direct Current Dialogues # 8 ] Discover the insights of Antonio Andrea Romano from Tridonic, a Current/OS Partner, in our #DirectCurrent Dialogue # 8. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗢𝗦 Why develop DC? 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼 We recognise that #DC is an important future field in which the #lighting industry can also make a contribution. We already have experience from many years of working with DC for #LED operating devices that we can contribute. LED drivers have 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗖 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, so it is a transition which lighting components companies made few years ago already. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗖 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆. Lighting is also an important system component in HV DC projects.   𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗢𝗦 What is the key benefit of DC? 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼  Technically, we have an 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, an 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 and, of course, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀. Other advantages include 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 and 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗢𝗦 How is Tridonic engaging with other industry #partners and the Current/OS initiative to drive the implementation of DC? 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼  Tridonic is strongly committed to 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 through strategic collaboration with industry partners and active participation in initiatives such as Current/OS. By contributing our expertise in lighting and energy management, we are driving the development of cutting-edge DC power solutions that are not only efficient but also 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Together with our partners, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗖 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 and pave the way for #smarter, more #sustainable #buildings and #infrastructures. This shared vision ensures that together we are shaping a future where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗢𝗦 Thank you!

Current/OS is pleased to welcome INNOVENTUM as a new partner. INNOVENTUM helps minimize climate #footprint and generate energy through intelligent hybrid systems that combine solar and wind power. Innoventum develops renewable energy solutions in #SolarPower, #WindPower, and hybrid systems (solar and wind). All their products have a low environmental footprint, are resource-efficient, and feature eye-catching designs. Their energy solutions include Giraffe, Dali, Dali PowerTower, Dalifant, and Solar Carport. They also specialize in designing and installing energy systems for off-grid, mini-grid, community-grid, and eMobility applications. According to Julien Daligault, CEO and Dr. Sigvald Harryson, INNOVENTUM 's founder, "DC is getting traction thanks to energy storage and EVs chargers. Since 2010, Innoventum has been implemented on/off grid solutions where AC/DC conversion was the only way to run systems. As our solutions combine solar DC and wind DC, we focus on optimising the DC bus bar for production / consumption. Thanks to Current/OS partnership of companies and organisation of events, as well as regular update on innovative #DCTechnology will increase knowledge amount the technical team of Innoventum." Innoventum has experience in design and installation of great hybrid solutions of energy generation resources and has already done projects based on Current/OS set of rules. We believe the experience of Innoventum could greatly contribute to refining our technical know-how and we are very happy to welcome them to the community. For more information on INNOVENTUM visit: https://innoventum.se/en/ #CurrentOS #Innoventum #RenewableEnergy #LVDC #EnergyTransition

Looking to simplify the process of creating #DCMicrogrids or designing Direct Current systems? #DCIDE is here to help, and advancing your projects has never been easier. This cutting-edge design software streamlines microgrid creation, enabling you to work with real-world components quickly and efficiently. It uses Current/OS solution to balance the system and manage power flows. Explore now its newly upgraded calculation capabilities—taking microgrid design to the next level. Congratulations to the experts at Direct Energy Partners for this contribution to #DirectCurrent. A true enabler for accelerating the energy transition, supporting DC innovators and practitioners worldwide. 🚀💡 #DCtechnology #DC #DCgrid #DCProject #microgrid #EnergyTransition

[LIVE WEBINAR] 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 🗓️ December 3, 2024 ⏰ 13:00 CET Discover how Current/OS #DCMicrogrid solution addresses the pressing issues in #energy supply and demand, paving the way for a sustainable and flexible energy future. As the demand for energy accelerates and power grid congestion becomes a critical challenge, DC Microgrids are emerging as key enablers to:   🔸 Deliver 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 across buildings, housing, or data centers. 🔸 Enable 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 without dependence on public grid expansions. 🔸 Smoothly manage 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 to the main AC grid. Discover and discuss two real-world examples of DC microgrid setups implemented in Germany and France in an airport and an office building, to see firsthand how Direct Current is transforming energy systems and driving the energy transition.   The webinar is hosted by industry experts Dr. Stephan Rupp from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Romain Scolan and Mame thiedel Thiongane from Cégélec VINCI Energies. Following the presentation, they will host a Q&A session, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with these experienced professionals and gain valuable insights.   This webinar is a must-attend for anyone involved in the #building industry-#contractors, system #integrators, design services, #engineering consultancy - as well as #RealEstate development, finance or #insurance. Secure your spot and register now!

Intense #DC days in Tallinn! ⚡ 🚀 The SHIFT2DC General Assembly is underway, with exciting progress as the four #DirectCurrent European-funded projects take shape. These demonstrators are real-life implementations of the #DCMicrogrids standard on which Current/OS partners are collaboratively working, bringing #DCInnovation to life. As an Associated Partner of SHIFT2DC, Current/OS is proud to contribute to this groundbreaking work. 🚀Also in Tallin, don't miss the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗖 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 happening tomorrow. Join online to stay at the forefront of #DCInnovation: ⏰ November 27, from 13:00 to 18:30 (EET) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9a5CsNx The event is organized by Power Electronics Group of TalTech as part of the IEEE Estonian Section. #LVDC #DCResearch #DCTechnology #HorizonEU #EnergyTransition #Sustainability

🌍 A big thank you to Current/OS partner Power Electronics Group of TalTech and to i3DC for their dedication to spreading the #DC message worldwide. Achieving global #convergence is critical to ensuring seamless #interoperability and making #DCTechnology easy to deploy across the continents. ⚡ #Academia plays a pivotal role in this effort, and we’re grateful to Dmitri Vinnikov for his leadership of the Current/OS Education Committee, driving knowledge and collaboration forward. Together, we’re paving the way for a future where #DirectCurrent is simple and transformative for all. 🙌 #EnergyTransition #GlobalInteroperability #EducationLeadership

🎉 Congratulations to DC Systems on the opening of their new DC Experience Center! This incredible space is a hub for innovation, offering hands-on demonstrations of #DirectCurrent solutions and their potential to reshape energy distribution. ⚡ Contact the team to visit or to test a #DC project!

Current/OS is pleased to welcome Carlo Gavazzi Automation as a new partner. Carlo Gavazzi Automation is an international group active in designing, manufacturing, and marketing #ElectronicEquipment. The Group's products (𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀) provide #AutomationSolutions for the global industrial and building automation markets. According to Fabrizio Merz, Director of the Controls Product Line, “#DCMicrogrids will play a key role in the ongoing energy transition, contributing to the 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗗𝗘𝗥), 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Our company is ready to leverage the expertise and experience we have gained in this strategic market, to provide solutions that meet the evolving needs of this industry. Current/OS is the right platform to share our vision, collaborate with all the other members and together drive future developments in this market segment.” Carlo Gavazzi's solid expertise in electronic equipment will be very valuable to the continuous improvement of Current/OS products and technical specifications. Current/OS is extremely pleased to strengthen its collaboration with Carlo Gavazzi.   For more info about Carlo Gavazzi: https://lnkd.in/ejWheVuZ #CurrentOS #CarloGavazzi #IndustrialAutomation #BuildingAutomation #LVDC #EnergyTransition

🌟 Missed our webinar on #DirectCurrent #Voltages? Catch the replay! 🌟 '𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗢𝗦' is a must-watch for anyone involved in #DC #RandD, #BuildingConstruction projects, #design services, #engineering consultancy, #contractors, system #integrators, #testing labs, or #academia. 🔗 Watch the replay on the Current/OS YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/ert2i68g Key Topics Covered: 1️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗖 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 2️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 3️⃣ 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 4️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Current/OS is a nonprofit organization defining standards for Direct Current microgrids. We are a global partnership of manufacturers, electricity stakeholders, certification bodies and academia, across 22 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. With ABB, Eaton, Schneider Electric, Tridonic, and UL Solutions on our board, we are spearheading research and standards for widespread DC adoption. For more info on how to join, contact our team at info@currentos.foundation #DCTechnology #LVDC #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy

🚀 Congratulations to DC Systems on the opening of the DC Experience Center—a major development for anyone passionate about #DCTechnology and its role in advancing #DCMicrogrids! ⚡️ We're proud to see Current/OS's DC Set of Rules applied in this demonstrator for distribution voltages, DC zones, power flow management, and earthing arrangements. As Yannick Neyret, President of Current/OS, puts it: “The DC Experience Center marks a key milestone for the DC community. While DC Systems leads this initiative, Current/OS #partners will benefit greatly from it, as it provides them a platform to showcase or test their products and solutions, underscoring our shared commitment to advancing the DC ecosystem.” At Current/OS, our mission as a non-profit organization is to bring together diverse actors in the field to establish a unified standard around DC. The DC Experience Center is a shining example of collaboration and innovation shaping the future of energy distribution. 🌍💡 We’re enthusiastic to see this initiative come to life and can’t wait to experience it firsthand. Let’s power the future, together! #DirectCurrent #LVDC #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition