PSC Podcast
PSC is pleased to provide the “PSC Podcast” featuring our thought leaders and energy experts sharing their views on the electric power industry. During each episode, a relevant topic will be explored, offering insights and perspectives on the latest industry trends, technologies and issues of the day.
Featured Episode
A New Paradigm for Power Grid Operations
Alex Boyd, CEO of PSC, joined as a guest on The Power Podcast discussing power grid operations. Alex believes the importance of inertia will lessen, and probably sooner than most people think. In fact, he suggested stability based on physical inertia will soon be the least-preferred approach. Boyd recognizes that his view is potentially controversial, but there is a sound basis behind his prediction.
Video Episodes
Investing in Future Engineers
Changing a hypothetical, theoretical project into a practical project by bringing together research funding through Callahan Innovation, specialist engineering support from PSC and an electricity network through TLC; while supporting aspiring engineering talent.
Unlocking innovation through partnerships: PSC in conversation with the Monash Grid Innovation Hub
PSC’s General Manager of Operational Technologies, Marie Slako, and Professor Sarah Goodwin, Co-director of the Monash Grid Innovation Hub shed light on how strategic partnerships foster innovative research in this insightful interview.
Utilizing modeling in Fault Ride Through (FRT) dynamic studies
Adam Maloyd from PSC UK provides a fundamental overview of utilizing modeling in Fault Ride Through (FRT) dynamic studies. These studies play a crucial role in ensuring that the power system can endure and recover from fault events.
BONUS: Check out this related article by Adam Maloyd, “The Complexity of Renewables: Fault Ride Through”
Energized Futures Series, Episode 5: Visualizing a post-transition world
The world can feel overwhelming, from pandemics and politics to wars and climate crises. It’s easier to tune out all the bad news, even when we should pay attention. The energy transition is one area where we need to take notice. Join Alex in this, the last episode of his video podcast series, as he envisions a post-transition world and speaks about how visualization can be a powerful tool to stay focused on what must be accomplished during the energy transition, noting that short-term difficulties will result in long-term benefits.
Energized Futures Series, Episode 4: Accelerating the energy transition
With decarbonization targets approaching, accelerating the energy transition has become more critical than ever. Join Alex in this episode, where he explores the declining costs of renewable energy technologies, the potential for significant economic savings, and the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, which makes slowing down an untenable option. Overcoming economic, technological, and political hurdles requires collective action and unwavering commitment from governments, businesses, and individuals worldwide. We can create a sustainable and prosperous future by embracing an accelerated transition!
Energized Futures Series, Episode 3: Opportunities within the complexity and simplicity
The energy transition presents many opportunities to be more creative with reaching our decarbonization targets. Some of these opportunities are borne from complexity, some from simplicity. In this episode, Alex talks about how the power system is increasingly complex with the transition to renewables and how the long-term benefits of building solutions that address these opportunities will be significant. Today, we can meet our needs by embracing complexity, carefully planning, and utilizing advanced technologies to build a more modern infrastructure to support the energy transition to renewables.
Energized Futures Series, Episode 2: The need for fossil fuel support
One of the most polarizing issues with energy transition is the relationship between the fossil fuel industry and emerging renewable alternatives. Fossil fuels have been at the core of global economies for more than 150 years, responding to evolving industry and consumer demand. In this episode, Alex talks about the time and strategic planning required to support and create an industrial ecosystem where it can thrive. The foundation of this planning is cooperation and collaboration between the renewables sector and fossil fuels stakeholders. Fossil fuels will still play a vital role during this multi-decade transition. We have a long way to go, and our best strategy will be an “all-fuels-on-deck” approach with teamwork rather than conflict.
Energized Futures Series, Episode 1: The path to a healthy environment
Climate change is one of modern society’s most extensive worldwide crises, and the energy transition has a significant role in combating it. In this episode, Alex addresses how renewable energy represents a powerful opportunity to tackle climate change while bolstering societal and environmental health. This comprehensive view is essential for garnering global support for energy transition goals. We are not just talking about reducing carbon emissions; we’re addressing a broader vision of creating healthier, more sustainable communities—a narrative that makes the energy transition an even more compelling and urgent solution.
Audio Episodes
Issues and Challenges of Grid-Following Converters Interfacing Renewable Energy Sources in Low Inertia Systems: A Review.
In this latest podcast, PSC APAC’s Hesam Marzooghi shares a summary of his recent publication, written with global collaborators.
How a regulatory framework impacts the evolution of offshore wind in APAC
PSC UK’s Graeme Hutchison talks about the offshore wind situation in the Asia Pacific region, giving a peek into his new White Paper.
Perspectives on the Energy Transition
In our inaugural podcast, Matt Robinson, PSC’s head of global strategic service development, discusses the energy transition and PSC’s role in it. Check out our eBook written by our CEO Alex Boyd, “Perspectives on the Energy Transition.”
The Role of BESS in the Future Power Systems
PSC APAC’s Hesam Marzooghi offers an introduction to our new eBook, “The Role of BESS in the Future Power Systems,” written by a technical cohort from PSC APAC.
Industry Leaders for Worldwide Solutions
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