Power Innovations International joins Current/OS partner network

Power Innovations International has joined the Current/OS Foundation to help advance direct current microgrids and common standards for DC systems. The move aligns Pii’s modular power electronics and DC-coupled infrastructure with a broader industry push to make electrified energy systems more interoperable and scalable.

Why it matters: - Direct current microgrids are becoming more relevant as electrification expands across transportation, data centers, industrial facilities, airports and distributed energy systems. - Common standards and interoperability are key barriers to scaling DC infrastructure at the system level. - Pii’s participation adds modular power electronics and DC-coupled system expertise to the Current/OS ecosystem.

What happened: - Power Innovations International announced on July 15, 2026, that it has joined the Current/OS Foundation partner network. - The partnership is designed to support the adoption of Direct Current microgrids and the development of standards for DC systems. - Pii framed the move as part of its broader commitment to modular power electronics and DC power infrastructure.

The details: - Pii’s portfolio includes individual converter modules, complete DC power systems and its Tower of Power, or ToP, platform. - The Tower of Power enables DC-coupled microgrids that can integrate energy storage, renewable generation, EV charging and critical loads. - The platform is designed to reduce unnecessary power conversion stages. - Pii also develops modular power electronics, DC-coupled energy systems, bidirectional charging platforms, distributed energy infrastructure, microgrid solutions and EV charging technologies. - The company’s EVDC charger can use DC power sources within a broader DC ecosystem to provide level 3 EV charging. - Current/OS brings together technology leaders to define and implement standards, frameworks and best practices for DC systems at scale. - Current/OS says its mission is to promote a unified approach for Direct Current electrical distribution systems through shared rules, reference architectures and interoperability principles. - Pii’s official website is More information.

Between the lines: - The partnership positions Pii closer to the standards-setting side of the DC market, not just the hardware side. - Open collaboration around interoperability could help reduce fragmentation in a sector that still needs common technical rules. - For Pii, the move also reinforces its pitch that DC microgrids can be practical, scalable and efficient.

What's next: - Pii and Current/OS plan to work with other industry participants to advance DC adoption and improve system interoperability. - The partnership also aims to accelerate development of energy infrastructure and standards that better fit modern electrification demands. - Current/OS will continue building its network of manufacturers, technology companies and electrical experts around shared DC rules and compatible devices. - The bottom line: Pii is betting that standards-led collaboration will speed the transition from isolated DC projects to interoperable microgrid ecosystems.