DCStrom

DCStrom is a German technology company headquartered in Munich that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of direct‑current (DC) power distribution systems for data centers, industrial automation, and renewable energy integration. Founded in 2014 as a spin‑off from the Institute of Energy Systems at the Technical University of Munich, the company developed its first prototype modular DC distribution board in 2015 and launched a commercial product line in 2016. The DCStrom portfolio includes modular DC power panels, smart inverters, battery‑storage interfaces, and advanced monitoring software that allows operators to track voltage, current, and power factor in real time.

The company positions its solutions as a means to reduce the energy losses that occur with traditional AC‑to‑DC conversion in high‑performance computing and industrial settings. By providing a single DC network that feeds servers, edge devices, and other equipment directly, DCStrom claims improvements in energy efficiency of up to 15 % and an increase in system reliability due to the elimination of multiple conversion stages. DCStrom also works closely with utility operators and system integrators to support the deployment of hybrid AC/DC microgrids that can incorporate distributed solar generation and battery storage.

With a workforce of approximately 80 employees, DCStrom maintains research and development laboratories in Munich and collaborates with Fraunhofer Institute and other academic partners. The company has supplied solutions to several large German data‑center operators and has participated in national projects aimed at modernizing the country’s power distribution infrastructure.