SHIFT2DC
SHIFT to Direct Current
Summary
The SHIFT to Direct Current (SHIFT2DC) project is a forward-thinking initiative focused on revolutionising the way we use electricity. Its main objective is to promote the use of direct current (DC) power solutions at both medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) levels, making our electrical systems more efficient and sustainable.
SHIFT2DC takes a comprehensive approach, covering design, simulation, testing, validation, and application of DC solutions. It’s not limited to a specific industry, which makes it versatile and adaptable across various sectors. This project will evaluate the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, and overall benefits of implementing DC solutions.
The proposed solutions will be tested in different environments, including ports. Port facilities typically have unique energy demands due to their extensive operations, making them an essential focus. The project will explore how DC power can improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce environmental footprints in port operations.
Start/End
01/12/2023 - 30/05/2028
Project reference
Grant Agreement ID: 101136131
Partners
INESC ID – Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa (PT); Électricité de France (FR); CNET Centre For New Energy Technologies SA (PT); Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation (ES); Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) (DE); Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung EV (DE); Schneider Electric Industries SAS (FR); DC-Systems B.V. (NL); Nexans France (FR); Nexans Sweden (SE); Fundacion Circe Centro de Investigacion de recursos Y Consumos Energeticos (ES); Watt & Well (FR); Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (EE); Bachmann GmbH (DE); Hiro Microdatacenters B.V. (NL); Eaton Industries GmbH (DE); Eaton Elektrotechnika SRO (CZ); Eaton Industries (AT); Hitachi Energy Spain SAU (ES); Phoenix Contact Electronics GmbH (DE); Phoenix Contact Power Supplies GmbH (DE); Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG (DE); APRAM – Administração dos Portos da Região Autónoma da Madeira, SA (PT); IST-ID Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento (PT); JJ Cooling Innovation Sàrl (CH); PCB Design Kutato ES Fejleszto Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag (HU); European Heat Pump Association (BE); Fincantieri SI SPA (IT).
