All Things Renewables - Powering The Future

583 days ago

All Things Renewables - Powering The Future

HVDC and The Grid Revolution

Join us for an insightful conversation with John Martin, Head of HVDC at LSP Renewables, and Mohammed Younes, Director of Engineering and career coach, as we explore the future of renewable energy and the grid. This episode dives into how the transmission and distribution network is evolving to integrate renewables, the impact of regulatory changes, and the role of cutting-edge technologies like STATCOMs and HVDC systems. We also discuss workforce challenges, career advice, and the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic industry.

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John Martin

Mohammed Younes

If you would like to discuss any of the topics from this episode of our 'All Things Renewables' podcast, please contact John Martin on john.martin@lsprenewables.com

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