We are pleased to invite you to Hitachi Energy Day Grid of the Future event in South Africa
This is an exclusive VIP event, designed to provide attendees with valuable insights into the latest grid technologies, as well as updates on current trends and possibilities in digitalization and sustainability.
South Africa faces unique grid transformation challenges, with the mandate to rapidly integrate intermittent renewables while ensuring grid stability and energy security. Increasingly dynamic consumption profiles caused by the adoption of EVs and AI-driven data centers present further complexities for grid operators. As the transition to a more decarbonized and electrified future accelerates, it is becoming clear: new solutions and technologies will be needed to ensure the resiliency, efficiency, and stability of tomorrow’s electrical grids.
As pioneers in electrification technologies, Hitachi Energy is committed to helping organizations across the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors overcome their gridrelated challenges. With customers and partners, we are co-creating solutions that are helping to accelerate the energy transition.
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Agenda
Time (Local time) |
Session |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|
09:00 – 09:10 |
Welcome & Introduction |
Stuart Michie |
09:10 – 09:15 |
Health, safety, and environment moment |
Stuart Michie |
09:15 – 10:00 |
Navigating energy transition challenges in the grid |
Conny Wahlberg |
10:00 – 10:30 |
Coffee break |
|
10:30 – 12:30 |
Future grid technologies: unlocking the potential of tomorrow’s grid |
Conny Wahlberg, Abdulaziz Mikwar - Application Engineer |
12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
|
13:30 – 13:50 |
Future grid technologies: advanced control systems |
Abdulaziz Mikwar |
13:50 – 15:00 |
Grid challenges solved: a deep dive into advanced grid solutions |
Conny Wahlberg |
15:00 – 15:30 |
Coffee break |
|
15:30 – 16:00 |
Innovation & technology: power semiconductors – the silent heroes |
Tobias Keller - Global Product & Marketing Manager, Semiconductors, Hitachi Energy |
16:00 – 16:15 |
Closing |
Stuart Michie |
16:15 – 17:00 |
Networking |
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