'Smart DC' cuts electricity costs by using direct current electricity (w/ video)
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 18:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- As the use of computers and mobile electronics continues to rise, so does the energy wasted by the devices AC/DC adaptors when converting AC from wall sockets to DC for the devices. The London-based company Moixa Technology estimates that more than 1 trillion kwh of global energy is currently wasted every year due to inefficient inverters and AC/DC adaptors. Moixas solution is a Smart DC network that uses electricity from window- and wall-based solar panels or off-peak grid electricity stored in batteries to power low-power devices and lights at any time. By minimizing the need for AC/DC conversion, the company predicts that the Smart DC system could decrease users overall electricity costs by up to 30%.