Show Notes
Building on the conversation from our last episode, Vic Abate, CEO of GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business leads Jeff and Brian down the exciting road ahead for wind energy technology following the passage of the IRA in the US. Vic shares how Onshore Wind teams are leading with quality, safety, and innovation, all with a keen eye on delivering for evolving market needs and remaining focused on decarbonization and creating opportunities within the energy industry.
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Wrapping up a high-energy season of Cutting Carbon focused on GE Vernova’s Electrification segment is Heather Chalmers, President - Growth Markets, on GE Vernova’s Strategy team. Heather joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to talk through the multi-faced layers of the energy transition conversation as we enter 2024. Heather highlights the company’s role as a convener of both public and private sector leaders and subject matter experts to ensure transparency and alignment on some of the energy transition’s biggest roadblocks. Most recently, these critical themes were discussed at the New Era of Energy Events in London, UK and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Get up to speed with the latest in the energy transition with this final episode of our ninth season.
What do flipping a light switch, plugging in a laptop, and marine propulsion have in common? All of these actions are enabled by the technologies and processed developed by GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business. As the final link between the electricity produced in the field and transported via the grid before being accessed by billions of people across the globe each day, Power Conversion plays a truly “powerful” role in the broader energy transition journey. Business CEO Philippe Piron joins Jeff and Brian for his second episode of the season to pull back the curtain on this business’ work across myriad industrial sectors while offering insight into the profound role these technologies will play in creating a more decarbonized future.
Prakash Chandra, CEO of GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business, talks you through the company’s latest business unit, focusing on its new technology and system solutions for global customers. Over the course of their conversation, Prakash also illuminates the growing role that solar power is set to play in the energy transition, highlighting how GE Vernova is helping to lead in the continued evolution, testing, and deployment of these critical technologies—all with the help of the next generation of engineers and industry leaders seeking out purpose-driven careers.
Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment, leads Jeff and Brian through a deep dive of its Grid Solutions business. Over the course of their discussion, Philippe showcases the dynamic role this business plays in transmitting and converting electricity into solutions leveraged by every industry worldwide. Philippe underscores the critical role of the grid in delivering reliable, sustainable, and accessible electricity across the globe and highlights key projects and exciting collaborations supporting grid decarbonization efforts.
For the debut episode of our ninth season, hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht are joined by Scott Reese, CEO of GE Vernova’s Digital business. The energy transition cannot happen without software and in this episode, Scott unpacks how Digital is providing the pathway for power generation, distribution, and consumption. This engaging conversation offers insight into the role of software in safeguarding the transmission of energy, helping customers guard against a vast array of challenges, from bad actors to hurricane force winds and everything in between, while driving more effective decarbonization target planning. Listen as the group dives into recent acquisitions and product launches that exemplify the strength in innovation and dedication to delivering on a global mission embedded throughout GE Vernova’s portfolio of energy businesses.