Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson, the Renewable segment leader at ABB, shares insights from his two decades of experience bridging the gap between fast-moving renewables and cautious utilities. He explains the risk-averse mindset of utilities and its impact on tech adoption, while highlighting ABB's advancements in smart substations and virtual power plants. Nelson discusses the bottlenecks hindering renewable deployment and the significance of 'local-for-local' manufacturing, offering an engaging look at the future of electricity infrastructure.