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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.
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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!
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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.  
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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