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Nexans is happy to announce its membership to the <\/strong>Current\/OS Foundation<\/strong><\/a>, a non-profit, open and independent foundation for the promotion and adoption of active direct current (DC) microgrids.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Make the transition to DC-powered buildings a reality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cables are a fundamental part of a building’s electrical infrastructure in the transition to DC-powered structures: Nexans is committed to design and manufacture cable systems that are compatible and optimized with future DC building infrastructures.<\/p>\n

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DC is a game-changer in tomorrow’s energy transition<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Max-Andr\u00e9 Delannoy, Group Technical & Innovation VP at Nexans, explains : “we already live in a DC world: electronic devices, solar generation, battery energy storage systems, LED lighting, electric vehicles, ventilation and air-conditioning systems are all DC-powered. But all these devices are interfaced by AC\/DC converters that introduce significant losses during conversion. DC is a game-changer in tomorrow’s energy transition for a more efficient, smarter electrical infrastructure. It is essential for Nexans to better understand such architecture and its deployment in buildings, to develop the most suitable cable solution. Joining Current\/OS and leveraging Nexans\u2019s expertise, we are helping to make the vision of smart, connected, sustainable DC-powered structures a reality.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Towards unified standards and codes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Several challenges need to be addressed for the adoption of DC-powered buildings to become widespread. One of the significant challenges is the uptake by industry professionals who have extensive knowledge and experience in AC power. It will take a collective effort by industry leaders, manufacturers, and regulators to educate and train professionals on DC-powered infrastructure.<\/p>\n

In addition, building standards and codes need to be built to address specifications for DC-powered devices. This will ensure that buildings are designed and constructed with DC infrastructure in mind and that the safety and performance requirements for DC-powered devices are met.<\/p>\n

The Foundation was set up to assure the availability of the Current\/OS Set of Rules to any product manufacturer. It aims to come to a unified standard for DC microgrid control purposes. The Foundation provides its partners with an open set of rules and clear guidelines on how to manufacture products that work in a Current\/OS based DC environment.<\/p>\n

By joining the Foundation, Nexans is showing its commitment to innovate to make possible the transition to more efficient electrical systems.<\/p>\n

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Unleashing the power of DC buildings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

With the global demand for electricity expected to increase 20% by 2030 and the increasing pressure to transition to renewables, the War of the Currents is once again in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n

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Source<\/span>Nexans<\/span>[vc_icon class=’fntasm’ icon_fontawesome=’fas fa-external-link-alt’]<\/a><\/h5>\n

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EMR Analysis<\/strong><\/h4>\n

More information on Nexans:<\/strong> See the full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/a><\/p>\n

More information on Christopher Gu\u00e9rin (Chief Executive Officer, Nexans + President, Europacable): <\/strong>See the full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/a><\/p>\n

More information on Max-Andr\u00e9 Delannoy (Vice President, Group Technical & Innovation, Nexans):<\/strong> See the full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/a><\/p>\n

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More information on Current\/OS Foundation:<\/strong> https:\/\/currentos.foundation\/<\/a> + Non-profit, open, independent, the Current\/OS foundation promotes adoption, provides and further develops an OPEN standard system for Direct Current (DC) distribution to improve resilience, sustainability, and safety of energy distribution.<\/p>\n

The Current\/OS Foundation Board is expected to have around ten members. Today, the board members are Eaton and Schneider Electric as founding members of the foundation, joined in 2022 by ABB and UL.<\/p>\n

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