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AC won the 1890s War of the Currents. What is high voltage DC (HVDC) used for today?

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  1. Wiring inside homes
  2. Nothing; DC grids were abandoned
  3. Sending power long distances

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  1. US DOE, The War of the Currents: AC vs. DC Power www.energy.gov/articles/war-currents-ac-vs-dc-power Checked 2026-10-10.

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