Power Pulse

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. --- 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! --- Make sure to follow us and click the notification button to get updates on new episodes. Visit hitachienergy.com/powerpulse for more information. The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy. 

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.  Important links:  Hitachi Energy - Data Centers Webpage Blog post: Powering data centers sustainably Panel: How innovation in power management will impact key sustainability outcomes On-demand webinar: The rise of sustainable data centers

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.  Important links:  Hitachi Energy - Data Centers Webpage Blog post: Powering data centers sustainably Panel: How innovation in power management will impact key sustainability outcomes On-demand webinar: The rise of sustainable data centers

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. Important links:  National Grid & Hitachi Energy Fleet Electrification Study National Grid EV Charging Station Programs Grid-eMotion Fleet | Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy Transportation Solutions - eMobility Fleet Electrification Provides Great Opportunity — If Done Right (T&D World)

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 Follow us on social media:  > LinkedIn > Instagram > Facebook > Twitter > YouTube Learn more here: https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/news/web-stories/2022/03/investing-in-early-careers-programs 

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. Show links Connect with Kent Knutson on LinkedIn  America's power industry: 2021 first-half update California's big new batteries Texas wind and solar shined in 2020 - will they this summer? Renewable energy and grid expansion - tied at the hip across America TDW Article: It's time to invest in the future of the electrical grid 

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. Show links: Find Tilo on LinkedIn Find Rahul on LinkedIn  First VPP project in Singapore On-demand webinars

In part 3 of our Women in Energy series, Julia Des Chenes and Allison Cohen discuss how you can embrace diversity and inclusion programs at your organization to learn, grow and thrive. We'll also talk about some ways employee resource groups (ERGs) can help support this growth and examples of how our Women in Energy employee resource group (ERG) at Hitachi ABB Power Grids is helping to empower our members and drive change. Show links: Follow Allison's Foodstagram, @thetableforone_  Book recommendation: Educated by Tara Westover Book recommendation: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell Organization: Women's Energy Network (WEN) Organization: Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Organization: Human Rights Campaign  More information on today's show can be found at hitachiabb-powergrids.com/powerpulse

In this third episode in a short series on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind power in North America, we got together with Adrienne Downey, Principal Engineer, Offshore Wind with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and Cathy Livingston, Senior Account Manager with Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Together we explored how the offshore wind industry promises to drive job creation, the establishment of strong local supply chains, and grid infrastructure modernization in New York State and throughout the Northeast. NYSERDA Offshore Wind Programs NYSERDA Offshore Wind Projects

In honor of Earth Day on April 22 and this year’s theme of restoring our earth, we discuss the importance of sustainability and ways we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener, carbon-neutral future. Listen along for a fun and inspiring conversation with Johanna Flood, Head of Environment, and Matthew North, Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability for Hitachi ABB Power Grids as we talk about the causes and impacts from carbon emissions, strategies for decarbonization, as well as tips on how we, as individuals and organizations, can reduce our carbon footprint. The podcast that Matthew mentions inspiring him to switch careers is "How to set & achieve a goal" on the Rich Roll Podcast 

In part 2 in our Women in Energy series, we speak to Carrie Cullen Hitt, Executive Director at the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium (NOWRDC), and Fabio Fracaroli, Renewables Segment Lead at Hitachi ABB Power Grids about the budding offshore wind market, the new and exciting opportunities it presents for women entering or already established in the industry. Listen along as we discuss ways to address the industry’s lack of female representation, how we got here, and how women are well-positioned to help drive the industry forward.    Learn more at hitachi-powergrids.com/powerpulse

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we discuss a strong force in the energy industry – women! Listen along for an inspiring discussion with 2 incredible women taking the renewables sector by storm, Cathy Livingston (Hitachi ABB Power Grids) and Sarah Kelly (Kiewit Energy Group). We will discuss their journeys on becoming rising female leaders in a male-dominated industry, as well as share advice for how our listeners can create and support a more equal and inclusive workplace.

There is a major transition happening in the energy industry, a shift away from fossil fuels toward a system that relies on electricity generated through renewable energy sources. In our latest episode, we are joined by Chief Technology Officer, Gerhard Salge who leads Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ research and development efforts, to discuss why electricity will be the crux of a carbon-neutral energy system, the challenges it brings for electricity grids, and the building blocks needed to achieve a more sustainable future.

In the second installment of a short series on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind power in North America, we continue our conversation with Hayes Framme, Government Relations and Communications Manager with renewable energy powerhouse Orsted, and Rob Roche, Senior Account Manager with Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Together we discuss the need to engage regulators and local stakeholders to make projects successful, the benefits offshore wind can bring to communities and the importance of keeping supply chains local.

In the first of a short series on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind power in North America, join us for a conversation with Hayes Framme, Government Relations and Communications Manager with renewable energy powerhouse Orsted, and Rob Roche, Senior Account Manager with Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Together we discuss the nature of the offshore wind market in the U.S., how it differs from Europe and other more developed markets, and where the opportunities are the most promising.

On this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing an emerging young leader and electrical engineer, Audrey Wang Gosselin, and her budding career in the renewable energy market with ABB’s Power Grids’ early career rotational program. Audrey shares what led her to ABB Power Grids as well as her community outreach projects and ambitious career plans for the future. We hope Audrey’s passion and insights inspire you as much as she has inspired us. If you’re interested in joining our early career rotational program like Audrey, learn more and apply here: https://new.abb.com/jobs/details/US71760282_E1

Craig Stiegemeier, who has recently left ABB after a very successful 40-year career developing transformer technology, has been trying to catch lightning in a bottle for most of his professional life. When you listen to this episode of Power Pulse, you start to think that maybe it hasn’t happened yet because he IS the lightning bolt. At 62, he’s so full of energy and ideas that it’s easy to forget that the reason for this conversation is that he recently retired from ABB where he has worked in dozens of roles, and helped develop and contribute to hundreds of products and projects. Listen along as Craig shares what sparked his curiosity and passion for transformers and how he got to where he is today, and perhaps pick some insight into what makes working in the power business so exciting.

The world is moving quickly to adopt renewable energy, which is a positive trend, but also one that demands a significant shift in how power is transmitted, distributed and stored. As it stands today, power is a ‘use it or lose it’ proposition - our ability to store power is fairly limited. In fact, less than 5% of the electricity generated by utilities globally is stored. This reality is complicated by the fact that the availability of many renewable sources is limited by factors like location and time of day, making storage even more critical in future. How can energy storage technology help support our shift toward renewables? Join this week’s experts, Audrey Wang Gosselin, Grid Modernization Applications Engineer and Connor Aimone, Power Consulting Engineer, as they explain energy storage systems, shine light on some of the concerns around it, and help us understand the immense benefits these technologies can offer society.

As if natural disasters aren’t reason enough to be concerned, physical attacks on substations have many in the industry rethinking substation resiliency. About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid is struck by a cyber or physical attack. Resiliency and reliability of the power grid is critical to our everyday lives, economies and critical infrastructures such as hospitals, first responders, government facilities and so on, so making sure it is protected and secure is of utmost importance. Join Dustin Prescott, Grid Integration subject-matter expert, as he discusses the steps to keeping the power grid secure and safe from natural disasters and physical attacks.

As we pick up on part 2, Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Smart Grids and Dan O’Shea, Director of Utility Business Development for EV Charging at ABB continue the discussion on what electric vehicles mean for the grid and how they will affect and benefit utilities. Buckle up as we take you to the finish line!

In part 1 of this episode, Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Smart Grids and Dan O’Shea, Director of Utility Business Development for EV Charging at ABB, join us to debunk myths on electric vehicles and to discuss the business cases emerging in the market beyond passenger vehicles as well as their challenges. Hop in as we take you on a clean ride to a smarter future.

This episode examines a popular phrase and initiative at ABB and what that means in the lens of grid modernization. In this episode, Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Smart Grids at ABB, discusses the meaning behind how to make the power grid stronger (resilient), smarter (digital), and greener (sustainable) and how utilities, commercial and industrial companies can accomplish this. 

This episode dives into the formation of the power grid and its unique and inspiring history. Craig Stiegemeier, Retired Expert Services Product Manager for Transformers at ABB, takes us through the evolution of the grid, how we got to where we are today and what we can expect in the next 30 years. 

This podcast answers the question, "What is eMobility, its impact on the grid and the opportunities it presents for utilities?" This podcast features Sal Gill, Global Business Development Manager, ABB Power Consulting.

This podcast introduces the building blocks - transformers, generators, circuit breakers, and measuring devices - that make up the crux of the power grid. These equipment staples are kind of like the navy blue blazers and khaki slacks of the modern grid: functional, reliable, and ubiquitous. This podcast features Craig Stiegemeier, Expert Services Product Manager, Transformers, ABB.