SHIFT2DC

Background

Improving upon today’s DC power systems is vital for the smooth transition to a low-carbon future, as they offer lower transmission losses and can natively support key applications like renewable generation or battery storage. By enabling more interoperable, scalable and resilient DC power infrastructure that’s easier to adopt, we can simplify and accelerate the energy transition—helping more businesses and communities to embrace greener energy.

Our goal is to make direct current (DC) power systems more efficient, reliable, and easier to integrate across diverse industries by assessing their feasibility, lifecycle impact and cost-effectiveness.  

Results

The Shift2DC consortium will harness a mix of digital twins, living labs, and real-world test sites to thoroughly assess different DC solutions. We’ll pinpoint the most effective technologies and business models, plus develop standardized implementation practices and user-friendly design tools that make it easier than ever to integrate DC technology into existing energy systems.

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Project Manager: Martina Josevski

^{*Funded by European Union´s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101136131. Views and opinions expressed in this document are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.}