If grid is, or is to be, DC, then my invention of the DC Transformer, protected by Provisional Patent Application, and under public discussion, should be of great interest.
DC micro grid is the way to go especially for the rural communities in developing countries as it allows for many options of renewable energy integration. So your DC transformer will be a great plus.
I strongly believe DC Microgrid is the way forward...considering the fact that (i) almost all appliances have an internal AC-DC conversion stage, (ii) power quality issues in AC systems and (iii) probably the availability or PV in DC form makes it much easier atleast to think in terms of DC.
Eagerly waiting to see DC used predominantly ! Cheers !