@NadjarOscar You could've just said DC-DC converters. Their problem isn't "scalability" it's cost. They cost way too much compared to power transformers.
Transformers were and still are the main reason AC exists, despite DC benefits.
@NadjarOscar I am also an electric & electronic engineer. If you could tell me the name of the technology to replace AC transformers I would be happy to learn about it
@NadjarOscar Man what are you talking about. we don't have the superior technology to replace AC transformers. Edison didn't have it and we don't have it.
@NadjarOscar@Staroxvia You can't have a grid without stepping up and stepping down voltage.
You can't practically step-up/down voltage in DC, only AC.
Thus a full DC grid is impractical.
It's the main reason why Edison & DC lost. Nothing to indicate it will change anytime soon.
Elon talking BS.
@pankajdoharey@CFGim2@Staroxvia Yes long transmission you need DC. That's not what Elon was referring to though. Every other application you still need AC. That is not changing anytime soon.
@pankajdoharey@CFGim2@Staroxvia Dude I legit work with converter valves and power electronics. We are not getting there anytime soon. Also we still need AC transformers for HVDC. Cannot eliminate AC
@NadjarOscar@Staroxvia DC is more efficient but more expensive. The cost you save with efficiency is way overshadowed by DC conversion cost. Been the case 100 years ago and is still the case today, even if the cost is down.
@pankajdoharey@CFGim2@Staroxvia Dude I work in HVDC technology and HVDC transmission is not replacing AC transmission anytime soon.
HVDC is better at long distance and underground transmission. That still doesn't apply to most transmission applications today. Those require AC.
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