Power Pulse

Transforming challenges into opportunities in the high-voltage industry

Power Pulse

Show Notes

Navigating the high-voltage industry is just like exploring a complex maze, where each twist and turn represents new technologies, regulatory hurdles, unpredictable market dynamics, outdated infrastructure, and more. It can feel overwhelming! How do you choose the right path?

Together with Dr. Arthouros Iordanidis, Head of Global Product Group Circuit Breakers and Grid Components for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, we explore the multifaceted challenges confronting the high-voltage sector amid the urgent demands for cleaner energy and enhanced grid reliability.

Listen to this episode for an in-depth conversation about the emerging technologies and strategies that could reshape our approach to high-voltage.

--- Meet Dr. Arthouros Iordanidis, the Head of Global Product Group Circuit Breakers and Grid Components for the High Voltage Products business unit at Hitachi Energy.

Arthouros joined Hitachi Energy's Corporate Research Center in Switzerland in 2005 and has since held several roles in research and development, as well as product, portfolio, and general management.  Arthouros thrives on the energy of his team and the ever-changing high-voltage landscape, embracing the challenges that come along head-on. He believes continuous growth and learning is the key to a fulfilling journey.

Outside work, he finds time to unwind by hiking and jogging along scenic routes, or listening to his favorite band, Metallica.

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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.

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