direct current
noun
: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
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This refers to the grooming with an inverter to power to grid-quality alternating current from its original direct current.
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Llewellyn King, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
But solar panels produce direct current, with electronic systems matching it to the alternating current of the grid.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
As their name implies, direct current fast charging ports use direct current, rather than the alternating current from standard power outlets, to charge electric vehicle batteries to 80% within 20 minutes to an hour, according to the federal transportation department.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Limited high-voltage direct current powerlines and transmission capacity prevent renewables from being connected to the grid, especially in remote and offshore locations.
—Samuel Gibson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Llewellyn King, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
But solar panels produce direct current, with electronic systems matching it to the alternating current of the grid.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
As their name implies, direct current fast charging ports use direct current, rather than the alternating current from standard power outlets, to charge electric vehicle batteries to 80% within 20 minutes to an hour, according to the federal transportation department.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Limited high-voltage direct current powerlines and transmission capacity prevent renewables from being connected to the grid, especially in remote and offshore locations.
—Samuel Gibson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Direct current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20current. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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