SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 7, 2025Interesting Engineering

New US high-speed breaker tested at 1,800-volt could spark DC electricity boom

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Oak Ridge scientists created a fast, affordable circuit breaker that stops 1,400-volt DC currents in under 50 microseconds, potentially enabling efficient high-power DC grids compatible with solar panels and batteries.

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