DC Generators Reducing Data Center Power Consumption

Information Technology (Jan 30 2012) Construction , Solar , Cloud Computing

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   Maybe alternating current (AC) generators have been used more because they are of simpler construction than direct current (DC) generators, but whatever the rationale may be DC is making a comeback. In data centers, at least.

   Servers, landline telephone systems, several electric motors, batteries, ships and airplanes all run on DC. Facebook (Facebook">News - Alert) adopted DC architecture for its Prineville, Ore. data center, ABB bought a controlling interest in Validus DC systems, which specializes in DC data center equipment, and General Electric bought Lineage Power, producer of DC equipment.

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