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A 100-year-old engineering puzzle is solved
The innovation solves a 100-year-old electrical engineering puzzle and paves the way for a more efficient and reliable electricity supply system.
- incision 14y agoThe title could really stand to be more descriptive. Claes Rytoft, head of technology in ABB's Power Systems division, discusses a breakthrough in the ability to interrupt direct current. The innovation solves a 100-year-old electrical engineering puzzle and paves the way for a more efficient and reliable electricity supply system.
- amalag 14y agoHe says this allows a DC grid. He thinks DC is the "right solution" for a powergrid of the future. Interested to know more about why that is. I dont know much about the 'war of the currents'.