DC Grid, a provider of off-grid DC-based energy solutions, has officially launched to address the escalating power demands of AI-driven data centers and EV charging hubs. By overcoming delays and inefficiencies in the traditional AC utility systems, DC Grid’s innovative technology empowers energy-intensive industries to electrify faster, cleaner, and more sustainably.

Bringing together energy sourcing, hardware, and software, DC Grid delivers complete energy systems to power EV hubs and data centers. All solutions feature above-ground raceways and wiring, eliminating the need for traditional construction. By utilizing DC wiring throughout, DC Grid systems bypass utility transformer requirements, switchgear, and AC equipment. This allows for onsite assembly without construction in just days, completely removing the need for electric utility involvement.

DC Grid was founded by Vic Shao, a recognized cleantech leader and three-time entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience transforming the energy landscape. His previous ventures in the charging and storage sectors included, Green Charge Networks (acquired by ENGIE) and Amply Power (acquired by bp). Through these ventures, Vic identified a critical challenge: the delays, often measured in years, to interconnect power generation with loads. Determined to overcome this bottleneck, he launched DC Grid to revolutionize power delivery.

“Today’s transmission and distribution roadblocks threaten the progress of many energy-intensive industries, especially data centers and EV charging hubs,” said Vic Shao, Founder and CEO of DC Grid. “By providing off-grid modular solutions, DC Grid will enable access to reliable energy in weeks or months, instead of years.”

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Utilizing modular DC technology, off-grid drop-in systems eliminate the reliance on AC transformers and switchgear. This innovation significantly cuts energy losses, achieving up to 20% savings in power conversions and 33% in transmission and distribution.

DC Grid offers a range of energy generation options, including solar + storage, RNG, and biogas. For rural areas, the solar + storage option leverages exclusive DC-based technology, maximizing land use at 4 acres per MWdc. In dense urban settings, RNG and biogas provide flexible solutions, with the ability to deliver onsite in compressed form or integrated directly into existing pipeline infrastructure.

In data center applications, DC Grid offers a 1,500 VDC power shelf to deliver DC directly into the building, reducing copper wire sizes, minimizing waste heat, and achieving 99% efficiency. This approach supports the operational needs of high-energy data centers that are expected to grow annually by 19% to 22% between 2023 and 2030, reaching a total demand of 171 to 219 gigawatts (GW) per year.

For EV hub deployments, DC Grid introduces the Authentix™ 300 kW DC/DC Fast Charger, an ultra compact NACS/CCS dual hose unit powered by direct current.
DC Grid operates on an Energy + EV Infrastructure-as-a-Service pricing model, offering cost-effective, scalable solutions tailored to client needs. Currently, DC Grid has memoranda of understanding for six sites across the United States.

About DC Grid

DC Grid provides off-grid, scalable direct current power solutions to meet the growing energy demands of electrification and artificial intelligence. By leveraging its modular design, DC Grid ensures rapid deployment of energy for fleets, data centers, and other large-scale applications. For more information visit www.dcgrid.io.

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