Achieved objectives by Direct Current BV and partners

We started in 2009 with our company Direct Current B.V. to research and develop the missing links to make a DC infrastructure possible. Since then we have made many innovations above and beyond expectation that have been a major break through worldwide. Now we are realising many significant projects with partners on our DC technology and smart DC grid throughout the Netherlands and abroad. 

Society

• DC study at the Technical University of Delft.
• DC course for the University of Amsterdam and the Hague University.
• DC Foundation established as a knowledge centre and promoting DC.
• Concepts of autarkic nets designed for underdeveloped areas (e.g. India en Africa).

Technology & Economy

• World premier first DC grid in a utility building, the Circl of ABN AMRO bank.
• World premiere first DC grid in a greenhouse as testing area in Haarlemmermeer.
• DC system for public street lighting. First pilot in four municipalities. 
• Basis of a DC grid laid in the Nupharo Park industrial estate in the Czech Republic . Supported by EU.
• Drive -train electric vehicle including charging on DC.
• Green Deal for DC=Decent project and serves as a model project for the Parliament.
• Gelijkspanning is a topic now within RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, i.e. Netherlands Enterprise Agency).

Health and Environment

• DC is safer than AC.
• DC gives no radiation.
• Less tax on raw materials supply in the world.
• Saving on energy.
• Large-scale renewable generation is possible, huge decreases in CO₂.
• Foundation for sustainable energy.