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The high-voltage basics

One thing is clear: high-voltage is crucial for long-distance transmission of power.

High-voltage systems have several components, each serving a significant function to ensure the grid is reliable, stable, and safe. 

In this episode, Dr. Christian Ohler breaks down the fascinating world of high voltage systems, from different types of switchgear to the mechanics behind electricity pylons.

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Dr. Christian Ohler
Head of Global Product Group Switchgear, High Voltage Products business unit, Hitachi Energy

Dr. Christian Ohler is a renowned physicist and leader in high-voltage. 

He holds a PhD in physics from RWTH Aachen University and is currently the Head of the Global Product Group Switchgear in Hitachi Energy. 

When asked about his work, he believes it is a service to society where we give an essential infrastructure to modern society – the power grid. 

After hours, his artistic side shines. Christian is passionate about photography and loves capturing life’s special moments. 

A keen photographer with a curious mind, he firmly believes that it is how people collaborate within the company that makes the difference.