Seriously
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Well the question we need to ask is sticking to 240V a good strategy? There are countries currently on 110VAC and it doesn't seem to affect them much. With the way technology is moving towards efficiency I think we need to also look at something lower. DC-DC is somewhat more efficient but the main drawing card is that it can be run directly without the use of an inverter.
What I am interested in though is exactly what can be powered off DC already. What motors, heating and cooking devices for example. I know some PC power supplies are DC compatible but haven't done any research on which ones exactly. Found this article. Seems a number of manufacturers and consortiums want to push for DC invalidating the objections that there's no support.
The justifications and reasons for the support you claim is 100% different than for your proposed abortion of a 12VDC bus as a home solution. I have one of those units so I can use and charge my laptop from my car lighter. Thats the main reason for most of your 12V capable power supplies and that is to be able to be used when away from the grid.