The 2nd DC Distribution Grid Conference in Görlitz brought together experts on the topic of direct current.
In April 2025, a diverse specialist community once again gathered in Görlitz for the 2nd DC Distribution Grid Conference. For two days, the future of energy supply was dominated by direct current - with new impetus, practical contributions and an open exchange of ideas.
The event offered numerous opportunities to find out about and exchange information on current research projects, technical solutions and strategic issues relating to DC distribution grids. The interdisciplinary atmosphere was particularly enriching, as participants from research, industry, grid operation and standardization got to talk to each other.
The topics covered ranged from the integration of renewable energies, protection concepts, component development and operating behavior to regulation and system architecture. Projects such as DC-LabSaxony, AC2DC and DC-LINK impressively demonstrated how far development has already progressed in practice.
The conference made it clear that direct current is more than just a research topic - it is a central building block for an efficient and climate-friendly grid infrastructure. We look forward to the next steps in this forward-looking field - and of course to the 3rd DC Distribution Grid Conference in Aachen!
The presentations and practical examples have shown that our distribution grids are increasingly reaching their limits with the growing expansion of photovoltaics, wind energy, heat pumps and electromobility. DC voltage offers an innovative approach here - it shifts these limits by significantly increasing the performance of existing grid infrastructures. This makes possible what is often still unthinkable with today's distribution grids.
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