Global and non-profit DC Foundation founded and presided by Harry Stokman, Europe's leading DC expert, DC system developer, and entrepreneur for the DC market for more than 30 years (see https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgrid/). DC Foundation focusses on the global energy transition and standardization for global compatibility. The DC Foundation is registered in the Netherlands under the name Stichting Gelijkspanning. Please note: The Dutch branch is called DC Foundation… Show more Global and non-profit DC Foundation founded and presided by Harry Stokman, Europe's leading DC expert, DC system developer, and entrepreneur for the DC market for more than 30 years (see https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgrid/). DC Foundation focusses on the global energy transition and standardization for global compatibility. The DC Foundation is registered in the Netherlands under the name Stichting Gelijkspanning. Please note: The Dutch branch is called DC Foundation Netherlands, or Stichting Gelijkspanning Nederland, and is operating INDEPENDENTLY with their own Board of Directors and Chairman P. van Willigenburg. DC GOAL AND VISIONDC Foundation Global aims for a more sustainable world in which energy is better managed. This involves not only a decrease in the consumption of fossil fuels, but also a better and more efficient use of available resources for the components. Using Direct Current (DC) will also mean that renewable sources, such as wind and solar energy, are more efficient and thus more profitable.  DC is THE instrumentDC is THE instrument to make this goal a reality. DC Foundation's objective is to promote (the application of) DC in the broadest sense. To this end, several projects on DC have been initiated and are being coordinated by DC Foundation in which knowledge development is being encouraged at colleges and universities. In these DC Foundation projects many innovations take place, because DC is a 'forgotten' subject. Through education and research institutions, SAFETY in DC will be also ensured by joint work on new standards. For this, the DC Foundation has developed its own policy plan and is actively implementing it. RURAL AREAS WORLDWIDEThere are more than 1.3 billion people in rural areas worldwide without electricity. The electrification of these rural areas throught DC makes it possible for these people to build a better existence. The DC Foundation is now actively working on enabling DC projects in India and Africa. Show less