Promoting the use of direct current

As the use of DC becomes a key aspect of the energy transition, ensuring compatibility between systems and equipment is becoming increasingly important. This partnership aims to enable the adoption of DC power distribution solutions through a common global specification. Under the MoU, Current/OS and ODCA will gradually align their approaches, share their work and coordinate their positions on technology, applications and standardization. This collaboration reflects a willingness to converge and helps accelerate the adoption of DC. It also aims to secure industrial investments and ensure the interoperability of equipment.

The MoU reflects the shared vision of both organizations. Both Current/OS and ODCA are international alliances that bring together over 200 manufacturers, suppliers, research experts, end users and other stakeholders to develop DC technology.

For Yannick Neyret, President of Current/OS: "Direct current is an essential tool to make energy in Europe more sustainable. By bringing Current/OS and ODCA together, we are choosing to work together to create a common, robust and open standard that will benefit the entire European ecosystem."

Dr. Hartwig Stammberger, Chairman of the Board of the ODCA: "The ODCA is convinced that this collaboration will accelerate the adoption of DC by aligning proven approaches and strengthening a common framework. Together with Current/OS, we will promote interoperable DC microgrids internationally."

The Current/OS Foundation brings together an ecosystem of over 120 partners from 30 countries, including electricity stakeholders, contractors, certification companies, trade associations, universities and more, to promote a uniform standard for DC installations by providing rules for the manufacture and installation of compatible equipment that can be safely operated in local DC distribution networks.

The Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA) is an international alliance based on proven, commercially installed DC applications. ODCA unites end users, suppliers and other stakeholders to establish DC applications by researching and supporting tangible implementations, shaping open standards and creating technical knowledge.