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Why We Believe in DC

We live in a DC world with AC infrastructure. What that means is that many of the modern technologies we rely upon such as electronic devices, LED lights, lifesaving medical equipment, electric vehicles, and more inherently operate on DC power but are forced to convert AC energy, which the utility grid supplies, to DC in order to operate. We believe DC is the future of energy because it is more reliable and efficient than the traditional AC grid. We believe in the transformative power of DC energy to make your home or business as resilient and efficient as possible.

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You may not realize how much of the technology we interact with daily requires DC energy. Some key categories of technologies that require or benefit from DC power are listed below:
 

1. Consumer Electronics

  • Smartphones, tablets, and laptops

  • Televisions and gaming consoles

  • LED lighting

  • Audio systems and speakers
     

2. Data Centers & IT Equipment

  • Servers and storage systems

  • Networking devices (routers, switches, modems)

  • Cloud computing infrastructure
     

3. Renewable Energy & Storage

  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels (generate DC power)

  • Wind turbines (some designs use DC before conversion)

  • Battery energy storage systems (lithium-ion, lead-acid, etc.)
     

4. Electric Vehicles (EVs) & Transportation

  • EV batteries (store and discharge DC power)

  • EV fast chargers (DC fast charging stations)

  • Hybrid and electric trains, buses, and aircraft systems
     

5. Industrial & Smart Grid Systems

  • DC microgrids (used in buildings and industrial applications)

  • Motor controllers for robotics and automation

  • High-voltage DC (HVDC) transmission for long-distance power delivery
     

6. Medical Equipment

  • MRI and CT scan machines

  • Patient monitoring systems

  • Portable medical devices (ventilators, infusion pumps, etc.)
     

7. Home & Building Automation

  • Smart thermostats and IoT devices

  • Security cameras and smart locks

  • Home battery storage systems (e.g., Tesla Powerwall)
     

8. Aerospace & Defense

  • Satellites and space probes (DC-powered solar arrays)

  • Drones and UAVs (battery-powered DC systems)

  • Military communication and radar systems
     

All of the technologies above can be powered directly with a residential or commercial DC microgrid system. By avoiding the conversion from AC to DC, we see improved efficiency, reduced energy loss, and enhanced reliability. If you already utilize renewable energy, adding a DC microgrid allows you to eliminate double the amount of conversion as renewable energy systems natively produce DC! 

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Contact us today to learn how AEG’s cutting edge products and solutions can maximize energy resiliency and efficiency where you need it.

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