Low voltage direct current and direct current technologies: potential applications for a clean energy transition

The Commission organised a webinar on low voltage direct current (LVDC) and direct current (DC) technologies for interested energy stakeholders (electricity companies, regulators, industries, building companies, academia and others).

The webinar aimed to:

• take stock of the actual technological development on LVDC and the related applications in different areas
• highlight the potentialities of applying LVDC technologies in any suited area of the actual electricity grid (industries, in homes, EV charging, etc.) as a valid contribution to the clean energy transition
• identify the barriers (technical, regulatory, standardisation) for further development
• collect input/recommendations for further actions

This event builds on the conclusions from 2 previous workshops organised by the Commission:

• 17 May 2018:  DC – AC/DC hybrid grid workshop
• 4 February 2020: 2020 on Horizon 2050 power system and the role of HVDC technologies in a highly decentralised RES generation

The webinar presentations are available in a document management tool (CIRCA BC), which is accessible to all.