Welcome to an electrifying brand-new season!
Come 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, an aspiring engineer, or simply passionate about all things sustainability, we’ve got you covered with thought-provoking discussions and insights from the most brilliant minds in the industry.
Latest episode
The wonders of a switchgear factory
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.
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.
You can also read about it here: A close look at the high-voltage manufacturing process
High-voltage R&D powers the future
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.
You can also read about it here: Exploring future applications of high-voltage technology
The high-voltage basics
High-voltage systems consist of several components, each serving a significant function to ensure the grid is reliable, stable, and safe.
In this episode, hear Dr. Christian Ohler breaks down the fascinating world of high-voltage systems, from different types of switchgear to the mechanics behind electricity pylons.
You can also read about it here: High-voltage basics: The backbone of the power grid
The energy transition and the history of the electrical grid
The energy transition, or ‘Energiewende’, refers to the shift from fossil fuels to renewable resources and more importantly, its bigger goal is to cut CO2 emissions overall, and high voltage is essential to achieving this.
In our first episode, Dr. Markus Heimbach takes us through the history of the grid, explains why energy networks vary across the world, and tells us about the game-changing high-voltage innovations that are shaping the grid today.
You can also read about it here: History of the electrical grid
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