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The ODCA had the opportunity to take part in the Workshop on DC technologies as part of the European Union's Strategic Energy Technology Plan implementation. The event brought together experts from industry, academia, and policymakers to explore how DC technologies are paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

The Open Direct Current Alliance recently held a productive Meeting at Weidmüller for the Working Group Use Cases, bringing together experts to drive innovation and collaboration in DC technology.

Are you looking for an exciting job in the world of direct current? As the ODCA continues to grow, a new position has been created at the main office. We are looking to strengthen our dedicated team at the ZVEI e.V. as soon as possible.

Guests from business, politics and academia came together to discuss new developments, experiences and good examples of networking. Dominik Maihöfner (ZVEI) and Hartwig Stammberger (Eaton) gave an insight into the DC factory.

The Open DC Alliance (ODCA) has released its low-voltage DC microgrids system description as the German pre-norm VDE SPEC 90037.

The Open Direct Current Alliance had the honor of participating in the Korean-German Standards Dialogue in Seoul, South Korea, where industry experts from both Germany and South Korea came together to discuss key topics in international standardization.

As the Open Direct Current Alliance marks its 2nd anniversary, we reflect on a journey defined by impactful milestones, steady growth, and a clear focus on advancing DC technologies worldwide.

Following a successful gathering in Shanghai earlier this year, the Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA) and the China Direct Current Alliance (CDCA) have once again convened—this time with the addition of DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies).

The ODCA recently concluded a highly successful plenary meeting at Zumtobel's Light Forum in Dornbirn, Austria.

A Look Back at a Successful Week in Shanghai - It was an exciting week for the Open Direct Current Alliance as we took part in the Industrial Automation Show in Shanghai, seizing a unique opportunity to engage with leading companies and enthusiasts from China and across Asia on the future of direct current (DC) technology.

The Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA) will be participating in the Industrial Automation Show (IAS) in Shanghai from September 24-28, 2024, and showcase the latest advancements in the ODCA Ecosystem.

The concept developed in the DC-Industrie2 project paves the way for a standardised DC factory. It is manufacturer-independent and is designed to help save energy and resources in production.

The ZVEI working group Open DC Alliance (ODCA), founded in November 2022, will present the importance of direct current for the energy turnaround right in its premiere year at the Hanover Fair.

We are pleased to announce that ODCA continues to grow and gain popularity, especially internationally.

We are pleased to announce that ODCA continues to grow and gain popularity, especially internationally.

Last week, the time had finally come: After many weeks of intensive planning, the ODCA opened a trade fair stand for the first time.

Last week, the time had finally come: After many weeks of intensive planning, the ODCA opened a trade fair stand for the first time.

We are pleased to announce that ODCA continues to grow and gain popularity, especially internationally.

"Direct current from renewable energies can be easily integrated into production and at the same time makes an important contribution to greater energy and resource efficiency," Prof. Dr. Holger Borcherding with TH OWL, scientific director of the DC-INDUSTRIE2 research project, is enthusiastic. Since 2016, more than 40 companies and research institutions have been working on solutions in the DC-INDUSTRIE and DC-INDUSTRIE2 projects on how the potential of direct current technology can be used for industrial production facilities. After seven years, the project will come to an end as planned at the end of March 2023. At the final meeting at BMW’ site in Dingolfing, more than 80 project participants evaluated the results and added further measurement results and findings to the system concept already presented.

The ZVEI working group Open DC Alliance (ODCA), founded in November 2022, will present the importance of direct current for the energy turnaround right in its premiere year at the Hanover Fair.

The best ideas come from direct exchange! Therefore, the first plenary meeting of the ODCA took place after the founding event last November. On 27th and 28th ofFebruary, the community met at the ZVEI in Frankfurt, which has already gained 7 new members since its founding in November, and really got the ball rolling. Dr. Hartwig Stammberger, Chairman of the ODCA, welcomed nearly 80 employees from almost all member companies.

Direct current is our vision for a sustainable installation in the All-Electric-Society. Let's take off together in 2023!

The ZVEI working party ODCA (Open Direct Current Alliance) was founded at the end of last year to represent the interests of the international electrical industry in the field of direct current technology. This includes building an international direct current ecosystem and establishing direct current technology for many applications in the manufacturing and process industries as well as adjacent markets by addressing, discussing and evaluating relevant technical, regulatory and economic aspects.