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Lighting Controls Podcast - Be Disruptive with Bolis Ibrahim
April 10, 2026
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, entrepreneur & engineer Bolis Ibrahim breaks down a massive shift happening in buildings: the move from AC to DC power.
Key takeaways:
-Most modern devices (LEDs, laptops, EVs, solar) already run on DC
-Today’s buildings waste energy constantly converting AC → DC
-DC systems can eliminate bulky drivers, reduce failures, and cut inefficiencies
-New wiring methods = less copper, less conduit, lower costs
-Emerging standards (like USB-C power) are pushing DC adoption even further
-The future? Hybrid buildings now → fully DC-powered later
Bottom line: We’re potentially witnessing a transformation as big as Tesla vs Edison… again.
