Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Solutions about "The dynamic and ever changing world of managing power".  Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:




Industry innovation and problem-solving at Distributech. 0:03

Sabine from Siemens Grid Software discusses industry innovation and collaboration at DistribuTech in Orlando.


Grid modernization and the increasing demand for electricity. 1:57

Sabine: Grid modernization is needed to keep up with increasing electricity demand, which is expected to triple in the next decade.
Scott MacKenzie: The demand for electricity is rising faster than grid capacity, and new ways of managing the grid are needed to keep up with the pace of electrification.
Sabine: AI demand for electricity is 5-10 times higher than traditional computing, adding nations' worth of demand to the grid.
Sabine: Software solutions like Siemens' grid software can optimize existing capacity to avoid stranded investments and extract maximum value from existing assets.


Using smart meter data to analyze transformer load and prevent failures. 7:06

Transformers and substations overheating due to lack of data and insights, leading to unexpected failures and long wait times for replacements.
The solution uses smart meter data to disaggregate and analyze load patterns, providing insights into individual appliances and their energy usage.
Sabine emphasizes the importance of time series data and historic load information to understand transformer behavior and predict potential failures.


Autonomous grid management and the role of software in reducing complexity. 13:20

Sabine emphasizes leadership and collaboration in shaping a joint vision for autonomous grid management.
Autonomous grid management requires rethinking top-down approaches and leveraging millions of independently behaving assets.
Sabine: Autonomous grid management like autonomous driving, stepwise progression to reduce complexity and improve safety.


Modernizing the grid with Siemens' Grid Software. 20:41

Scott MacKenzie and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of modernizing the grid and the role of Siemens grid software in this process.
Sabine highlights the benefits of using Siemens Grid Software, including seamless integration and collaboration, and encourages listeners to connect with her and the Siemens team.























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