ABB-BCG report flags hybrid AC/DC power as next architecture for future grids
ABB and BCG publish hybrid AC/DC power report
ABB published a joint market report with BCG on hybrid AC/DC power architectures for future electricity systems.
Direct current is expected to shift from niche use to a core building block for industrial, commercial, digital infrastructure.
Report cites standards and expertise bottlenecks
Report cites fragmented standards, limited specialist expertise as main bottlenecks; calls for coordinated action to accelerate deployment.
AI data centers and 800-volt DC distribution highlighted
AI data centers flagged as a key demand driver; 800-volt DC distribution seen as the leading architecture for next-generation builds.
Next 2-3 years seen as key for standards and positioning
Decisions in the next 2-3 years set standards, skills, market positioning for companies seeking to shape adoption.
