Nope, Power Stations Aren’t Generators. Here’s How They Differ—and Why It Matters.

While they are a more eco-friendly solution you can use inside the home, power stations can’t create power; they run on ...
Electronic Design

What's the Difference Between AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies?

Making a dc voltage from an ac source means you will have to rectify the ac voltage to get a dc bus. One difference compared to a dc-dc converter is that you can use a linear power supply with an ac ...
WRAL

Electrical Tip: The Difference Between AC and DC

An electrical contractor in Austin, TX, posted a super-informative blog post about understanding AC and DC electrical currents. This is what the differences boil down to: "DC" means "direct current".
Motoring Electric on MSN

Charging an electric car: the difference between AC and DC current

We explain the difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity. How do they affect EV ...
pv magazine International

AC vs. DC in residential buildings equipped with solar-plus-storage

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have compared the energy savings potential of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) distribution systems for residential ...
Jalopnik

This Is Why Cars Use AC-Producing Alternators When They Run On DC Power

Have you ever wondered about the electricity that courses through your car? Do you suspect that there's a captive bolt of lightning held in a magic jar? Of course you don't. You're not a Neanderthal.