Current Evaluations of Moving Towards DC Grids

The topic for the February meeting will cover the growing trend in industry towards establishing DC power distribution systems within new and existing facilities.

The speaker will be Joel Kern, Global Product Manager for Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Joel is based in the North American corporate headquarters in Cary, NC. In his present role Joel develops and promotes new products/services for Power Grids customers around the world.

The February meeting for the Virginia Mountain Section of IEEE will be a Webex event. It will begin at 6:00 and include a short business meeting. Watch for your invitation email for the link. One continuing education credit hour will be awarded for attending this technical discussion.