Welcome!

Welcome to my blog on Digital Power.
What is Digital Power? It's the combination of digital intelligence in the form of micro controllers and digital signal processors to the general problem of handling power. It's estimated by the IEEE that 60% of all electricity in the United States passes through a semiconductor sometime between generation and consumption, a figure that will eventually reach 100%- and that's grid power. Off grid, digital power can be found in hybrid vehicles, electric actuators to replace hydraulics and even lawnmowers.

Why is this important? One word; efficiency. For example, 65% of all electricity in the U.S. is used by motors running at 60% to 70% efficiency. Digital power can boost these efficiencies to 90%+ and every watt not consumed is a watt that doesn't need to be generated (or paid for). That's by far the greenest, and cheapest, energy available!

From time to time I'll post developments in and comments on this not very visible but vital field. Feel free to add your comments or ask questions.

As for my background; I'm a consultant in the field of Digital Power Conversion. You can check out my website at www.gboxllc.com or follow me on Twitter @digpwrengr.

Again, thanks for stopping by!