New technologies promise energy efficient power

All over the world electricity grids distribute alternating current. Today though, thanks to new technologies, direct current would be more energy efficient. Multinationals are pushing for the switch, which promises to be good business. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on July 29, 2012 - 13:36

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