We all love it when things just work out as you'd expect – the waiter gets your order right, it doesn’t rain after getting a carwash, and your gadgets turn on with a simple click. Everything just runs like clockwork. But in reality, that isn’t always the case, especially when it comes to electricity.    From harmonics to flickers and surges, power quality issues can disrupt everything from industrial operations to our daily lives.    Tune in to this episode with Uğur Yaşa,...

Decarbonizing the grid is an enormous challenge faced by the industry. It’s a big task for anyone to undertake, with so many overwhelming questions – where do we even start? Does the market even have the solutions today to meet global ambitious targets in time?    It can be a daunting topic to talk about, but the good news is Christian Cingolani is here to save the day! As the Marketing & Sales Manager for the European region at Hitachi Energy, he knows everything there is to...

Around the world, industries strive to reduce their environmental impact and retrofitting aging high-voltage equipment is proving to be a smart and cost-effective choice.    It’s just like when your phone gets a boost with a system update, retrofitting old equipment lets you make it more efficient and sustainable without throwing it all away. It’s about keeping what works and making it even better.    In this episode, we dive into the world of retrofit solutions,...

When we say that EconiQ™ is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, we truly mean it and, in this episode, we’re bringing receipts!    This one is dedicated to all design engineers out there who want to know why EconiQ is the standout champion when it comes to SF6-free solutions. Together with Amaya Lago, Territory Marketing Manager for the High Voltage Products business unit at Hitachi Energy, we break down what makes EconiQ the best choice in the market, and how it was...

For years, F-gases have been in the spotlight for many complex reasons – some good and some bad: they make it possible to achieve impressive things like the super reliability of our electricity supply. On the other hand, they have a downside (the high Global Warming Potential of SF6 comes to mind).  All things considered, it would be unfair to put all of these gases in the same box since they come in various types, each with distinct characteristics and applications.  Let’s unpack the...

Navigating the high-voltage industry is just like exploring a complex maze, where each twist and turn represents new technologies, regulatory hurdles, unpredictable market dynamics, outdated infrastructure, and more. It can feel overwhelming! How do you choose the right path?    Together with Dr. Arthouros Iordanidis, Head of Global Product Group Circuit Breakers and Grid Components for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, we explore the multifaceted challenges...

Quality is more than just a feature; it’s a promise of reliability, durability, and consistency.    Upholding quality is integral to any company and reflects its commitment to excellence by delivering on promises made to customers. With the demands of modern energy systems, ensuring high-voltage product reliability is more crucial than ever.    In this episode, we invited Thomas Haas, Head of Quality for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, to share in-depth...

Creating an efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain strategy is essential for success, much like preparing a hearty Sunday lunch for the family. Salvatore Alimentato, Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, emphasizes this in the latest Power Pulse episode.    This episode examines the importance of supply chain management in high-voltage products and how its role transcends basic cost-cutting when it comes to procurement....

Hitachi Energy will unveil two iconic world-firsts at CIGRE Session 2024 in Paris:  EconiQ 550 kV circuit breaker  EconiQ 420 kV Live Tank Circuit Breaker LTA  These remarkable SF6-free solutions underscore the reliability and scalability of our technology, and we can’t wait to tell you more about it!  This electrifying episode features Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business unit at Hitachi Energy, and Christian Ohler, Head of Global Product Group...

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQTM high-voltage portfolio champions sustainability.   EconiQ products and services are proven to be reliable, scalable, and deliver the lowest carbon footprint. One might say EconiQ is truly iconic!   In this CIGRE special episode part 1, we invited our guest speakers, Navid Mahdi Zadeh, Global Portfolio Manager for the High Voltage Products business unit and Arthouros Iordanidis, Head of Global Product Group Circuit Breakers and Grid Components, to take us on a...

Operations involve all the activities you need to do to make sure everything runs smoothly.    It’s just like planning a birthday party. From securing the date, inviting guests and getting supplies like decorations and snacks, to setting up the venue, organizing fun games and everyone’s favorite – the eventual clean up.    Good operations rely on planning, organizing, and ensuring that everything works together seamlessly to create quality high-voltage products in a safe...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...