Matt Burton with Siemens

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Matt Burton, Vice President at Siemens Grid Software about "Grid solutions that improves resiliency and reliability".

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Matt Burton, VP of Software Sales for Siemens' US and Mexico grid software. They discuss the shift from linear to non-linear power systems due to distributed energy resources (DER). Burton highlights the need for technology and change management to adapt to this new landscape. He emphasizes the importance of data management for efficiency and the role of regulatory bodies in facilitating these changes. Burton also notes the global nature of these challenges, with similar issues in Europe, Australia, and Asia. He concludes by discussing the potential for small modular reactors and the future of load growth and power conditioning.

Action Items

• [ ] Attend the Distributech conference next year to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in the power industry.
• [ ] Reach out to Matt Burton at Siemens ([e-mail]) to discuss grid software solutions.

Need

• Data management: centralizing data to improve efficiency and reduce manual updates.
• Managing distributed energy resources and their impact on the grid.
• Addressing load growth, particularly from data centers and sensitive industries.
• Dealing with aging infrastructure and orchestrating diverse assets.
• Maintaining grid stability with increased renewable and inverter-based resources.
• Ensuring power reliability for sensitive industries like chip manufacturing and data centers.

Sentiment

• The tone was positive, discussing exciting developments in the power industry.
• Matt expressed optimism about industry changes and technological advancements.
• Scott described the event as "exciting" and "dazzling".

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations.
• Scott thanks the listeners for joining and highlights the importance of celebrating industry professionals.
• The podcast is sponsored by Siemens, specifically Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Grid Software.
• Scott mentions the current broadcast location at Distribute Tech in Dallas, Texas, and encourages listeners to attend next year.

Introduction of Matt Burton from Siemens

• Scott introduces Matt Burton, VP of Software Sales for US and Mexico Grid Software at Siemens.
• Matt provides a brief introduction about his role and responsibilities at Siemens.
• Scott and Matt engage in a light-hearted conversation about their physical activities and health.
• Matt explains his involvement in various aspects of grid software, including transmission, distribution planning, and distributed energy resources.

Challenges and Changes in Grid Software

• Scott discusses the linear nature of traditional power systems and the challenges of managing distributed energy resources (DER).
• Matt explains the shift from centralized generation to distributed energy resources and the impact on the power grid.
• Scott expresses concerns about the complexity of managing a non-linear power system and the need for technology solutions.
• Matt emphasizes the importance of both technology and people in adapting to...