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Solar Factories and HVDC Lines - Pollent Power Pushing

The Amp Hour · 2 Jul 2014 · 1h 17m · Episode 205

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the viability of solar power, debunking the 'Solar Roadways' project while praising Elon Musk's new solar factory in Buffalo. Gammell reveals his former employer, ABB, and explains the engineering behind High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission lines and high-voltage switching relays. The conversation also covers a vintage 1970s schematic drafting machine by Mergenthaler and the acquisition of test equipment maker Hameg by Roden Schmotz.

Most relevant to

large enterprises and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
ABB, Mergenthaler, Hameg, Roden Schmotz, LG, Cree, Siemens
Products
Solar Roadways
Chips
IGBT
Tools
KiCad
Also
Elon Musk, NSA

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