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Innovation in MV and LV Switchgear

Innovation in MV and LV Switchgear

This article covers developments in MV and LV switchgear, sustainability, remote monitoring, data center and mining applications, innovation opportunities, and key investor considerations in the electrical power sector.

April 16, 2025 3 min read Industrials
Innovation in MV and LV Switchgear

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I obtained a BSc in electrical power engineering in 1977 and a Ph.D. in 1983 for research on electric arc interruption in SF6 gas.

From 1978 to 1987, I worked at the National Utility Company in Argentina, where I worked with MV and HV switchgear and network protection.

In 1988, I joined Yorkshire Switchgear (UK) as an R&D manager in charge of MV switchgear development. The company was acquired by Schneider Electric in 1989. I held several positions at Schneider Electric UK as MV switchgear marketing manager, protection and control business development manager, and commercial director.

In 2005, I moved to France as vice president of Global Business Development. In 2007, I was vice president of Marketing for the MV Switchgear Global Business Unit. In 2015, I was vice president of the Power Systems Global Competency Centre, which specialized in solutions for data centres, oil and gas, and mining. I retired in May 2022 after 38 years at Schneider Electric.

Q2. What are the latest technological advancements in MV and LV switchgear design, particularly regarding sustainability and efficiency?

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