Power Pulse
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsCome join us as we explore the exciting world of energy, from today’s cutting-edge technology to iconic moments in energy history. Whether you’re an industry veteran or simply passionate about all things sustainability, we’ve got you covered with thought-provoking discussions and insights from the brilliant minds in the industry.
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High-voltage R&D powers the future
July 10, 2024 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBResearch & 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 c...
The high-voltage basics
June 26, 2024 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOne 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-voltag...
The energy transition and the history of the electrical grid
June 11, 2024 03:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBHeard 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, ...
Sustainable Data Centers (Pt. 2)
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 31 MBDemand 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 (Pt. 1)
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBDemand 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...
Preparing grids to meet the growing demand for EV fleet charging
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn 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 Flee...
Investing in early careers programs
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBEarly 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 g...
Trends in the renewable energy transition
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBIn 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 K...
Entering the next phase of our renewable energy future with microgrids and virtual power plants
September 07, 2021 11:19 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBAs 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...
Women in Energy (Pt. 3): Making an impact through Diversity & Inclusion Programs
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBIn 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...
Power Pulse goes offshore (Pt. 3)
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn 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 infrastructu...
Restoring our Earth: Shaping the future of sustainability
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBIn 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...
Restoring our Earth: Shaping the future of sustainability
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBIn 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...
Women in Energy (Pt. 2): Driving the offshore wind industry forward
April 13, 2021 03:19 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBIn 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 ho...
Women in Energy (Pt. 1)
March 05, 2021 14:49 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBIn 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.
Women in Energy (Pt. 1): Empowering the next generation
March 05, 2021 14:49 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBIn 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.
The carbon-neutral future is electric
December 23, 2020 15:20 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThere 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 achiev...
The carbon-neutral future is electric
December 23, 2020 15:20 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThere 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 achiev...
Challenges and opportunities for the North American offshore wind industry (Pt 2)
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn 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 importa...
Power Pulse goes offshore (Pt. 2)
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn 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 importa...
Challenges and opportunities for the North American offshore wind industry (Pt 1)
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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.
Power Pulse goes offshore (Pt. 1)
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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.
Emerging talent in Power: Audrey Wang Gosselin
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOn 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 ear...
Craig Stiegemeier: Lightning in a bottle
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBCraig 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 ...
Harnessing renewable power with energy storage solutions
March 17, 2020 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThe 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 locat...
Keeping the power grid secure
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAs 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 utmo...
Electric Vehicles Pt. 2: So, what does this mean for utilities?
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAs 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!
Electric Vehicles Pt. 1: Myths, economics and business cases
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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.
The fundamentals of a stronger, smarter, and greener grid
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis 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.
Grid Evolution: A Symphony of Transformation
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis 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.
Grid evolution: A symphony of transformation
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis 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.
eMobility: What it is and how it affects the power grid
October 16, 2019 21:38 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThis 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.
eMobility: What It Is, and How It Affects the Power Grid
October 16, 2019 21:38 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThis 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.
The wardrobe essentials of the power grid
October 16, 2019 21:34 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThis 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.
The Wardrobe Essentials of the Power Grid
October 16, 2019 21:34 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThis 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.