Anna Svensson from Hitachi Energy and Massimo Bongiorno from Chalmers University of Technology are teaming up to get more people interested in the electricity grid. A major transformation is currently underway in one of the world's oldest power grids, moving from mechanical components to smart electronics. Power electronics will enable a greater proportion of electricity from wind, solar, and batteries, while also making the system more efficient and robust.
In this episode of Verapodden, you'll hear about the digital technology set to revolutionise the electricity grid, the significant need for new engineers, and what the future power system could mean for you as an electricity consumer.
Anna Svensson is Head of the Power Quality Solutions competence centre at Hitachi Energy. Massimo Bongiorno is a Professor and Head of the Electric Power Engineering division at Chalmers, and Director of the Swedish Centre for Electric Energy Storage and Balancing.
In March 2024, Chalmers and Hitachi Energy initiated a long-term strategic partnership focused on education, research, and innovation, with the aim of accelerating the energy transition.
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