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The wonders of a switchgear factory Jul 24, 2024

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A factory is far from a plain and boring building; it's a bustling hive of creativity and innovation where raw materials are transformed into groundbreaking technologies.

It's a place where brilliant minds with diverse backgrounds and specialties come together to turn blueprints into reality.

Our guest, Claire Carmona, Operating Unit Manager of the Gas-Insulated Switchgear factory in Europe, guides us through the manufacturing process and shares the ins and outs of a state-of-the-art factory.

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Claire Carmona is the Operating Unit Manager for Gas-Insulated Switchgear in Hub Business Unit Europe at Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Products business.

She holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Ecole Centrale Paris and a master's degree in management, technology, and economics from ETH Zurich.

Claire started her career with Hitachi Energy as a Management Trainee in 2006 and has since held different general management positions in service.

She is very passionate about her work and is loves to help to solve the world's energy challenges.

Claire is a true adventurer at heart, having conquered an exciting 2-week backpacking trail in Patagonia.

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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.

High-voltage R&D powers the future Jul 10, 2024

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Research & Development (R&D) is the driving force behind new innovations and better solutions. It is the key to advance high-voltage solutions by creating significant and high-quality improvements.

In short, R&D makes everything more awesome. It's all about exploring what's possible and creating ways to make technology work better.

Tune in to this episode where Markus Bujotzek gives an inside look at the R&D process for high-voltage technology, revealing insights into how various challenges were solved and breakthrough innovations were made.

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Markus Bujotzek is the Global Technology Manager for Circuit-Breakers at Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Products business and has been with the company for over 18 years.

Dubbed "the full electrical guy," he is known as the ultimate expert in all things electrical.

Markus is a passionate engineer who thrives on challenging problems with a collaborative team. He is captivated by technology and values its multi-disciplinary nature.

He spends most of his free time outside of work with his loving family. He's also adventurous and likes to ski during winter and explore the mountains on his bike in the summer.

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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.

The high-voltage basics Jun 26, 2024

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One thing is clear: high-voltage is crucial for long-distance transmission of power.

High-voltage systems have several components, each serving a significant function to ensure the grid is reliable, stable, and safe.

In this episode, Dr. Christian Ohler breaks down the fascinating world of high voltage systems, from different types of switchgear to the mechanics behind electricity pylons.

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Dr. Christian Ohler is a renowned physicist and leader in high-voltage.

He holds a PhD in physics from RWTH Aachen University and is currently the Head of the Global Product Group Switchgear in Hitachi Energy.

When asked about his work, he believes it is a service to society where we give an essential infrastructure to modern society – the power grid.

After hours, his artistic side shines. Christian is passionate about photography and loves capturing life's special moments.

A keen photographer with a curious mind, he firmly believes that it is how people collaborate within the company that makes the difference.

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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.

The energy transition and the history of the electrical grid Jun 11, 2024

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Heard the expression 'energy transition' before and not quite sure what it means? Ever wondered how the electrical grid came to be? Or whether the electricity we use in our lives is sustainable?

In this episode, Dr. Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business unit in Hitachi Energy and the best person to answer these questions, will tell you all about it.

Tune in for an electrifying journey as Markus unpacks the history and evolution of the electrical grid, the global movement of the energy transition and challenges, breakthrough high-voltage innovations, and more.

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Dr. Markus Heimbach is the vibrant force behind Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Products business unit.

He holds an M.Sc. and a PhD in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen University and an MBA from the University of Hagen. Before joining Hitachi Energy, Markus was a scientist and chief engineer in Aachen University.

When he's not leading innovative and game-changing projects, you can find him conquering cycling races with the same drive he brings to his career.

He is energetic, engaging, and always up for a challenge!

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Sustainable Data Centers (Pt. 2) Nov 29, 2022

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Demand for data centers is soaring, prompting calls to cut carbon emissions. In part 2 of a 2-part series, we are joined by Dave Sterlace, Strategic Account Manager for Data Centers at Hitachi Energy, who shares some insights on how to power data centers more sustainably.

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Sustainable Data Centers (Pt. 1) Nov 15, 2022

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Demand for data centers is soaring, prompting calls to cut carbon emissions. In part 1 of a 2-part series, we are joined by Dave Sterlace, Strategic Account Manager for Data Centers at Hitachi Energy, who shares some insights on how to power data centers more sustainably.

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Preparing grids to meet the growing demand for EV fleet charging Jun 15, 2022

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In the following episode, we explore the anticipated, widespread electrification of vehicle fleets with Brian Wilkie, Director of Business Development NY Transportation Electrification at National Grid, and Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Market Development and Innovation, North America at Hitachi Energy. From city buses to delivery vans to maintenance vehicles learn how the need to charge all these vehicles will impact power grids.

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Investing in early careers programs Mar 24, 2022

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Early careers is not just about giving either current students or recently graduated students relevant learning experience, it's about attracting our future leaders. For our industry specifically, we seek to find passionate and driven individuals ready to energize their careers while advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Listen along as two of our bright young Power+ Graduate Program trainees, Ariel Abudu and Martin Roman, share their experience in being a part of Hitachi Energy's growing early careers program.

Interested in learning more about our early careers program or becoming a part of our fast-growing team? Visit us at https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/career/career-overview/early-career

Learn more here: https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/news/web-stories/2022/03/investing-in-early-careers-programs

Trends in the renewable energy transition Sep 28, 2021

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In our latest episode, we are joined by Kent Knutson, Energy Market Specialist with Hitachi ABB Power Grids, who enlightened us on some recent trends in North America related to the recent Biden Administration proposal to expand investment in critical areas of our nation's critical infrastructure. Listen along as he explores the kinds of energy investments we've seen, specifically around commitments to renewable energy and efforts to expand transmission capacity.

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Entering the next phase of our renewable energy future with microgrids and virtual power plants Sep 07, 2021

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As we enter the next era of energy, which is focused on decreasing emissions, eliminating our dependence on fossil fuels, and increasing our use of distributed energy resources, there are tons of emerging and exciting technologies of which we can take advantage. Join grid edge solution experts Tilo Buehler, Head of Product Management for Grid Edge Solutions, and Rahul Mehta, Lead for Grid Edge Solutions, Asia Pacific Region at Hitachi ABB Power Grids, as we discuss how microgrids and virtual power plants (VPPs) can help us prepare for a sustainable energy future by introducing more renewables, flexibility, and resiliency into the power system.

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