On 8 July 1904, the switch key was turned at the Pyrmont Power Station and the streets of Sydney, Australia were illuminated. 💡 Today, we’re engaged in an energy transformation once again, helping to re-engineer electricity systems for a net zero future – an initiative spanning generation, storage, transmission and distribution. 🔊 We share the story behind this pioneering energy system and the ingenuity of Major Philip Cardew of our predecessor firm, Preece & Cardew, in this #heritage podcast episode with Engineering Matters: https://mottm.ac/4gqwKgR Listen as we examine pace of electrification at the dawn of the 20th century and explore the needs of our future energy systems. Hear from our specialists: Paul Currie, leader for energy, Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand Simon Harrison, group head of strategy David Hawkins, solar and BESS market sector leader, Australia Clare Wildfire, global cities leader Someswar Chakravorty, technical specialist, HVDC #ThenNowTomorrow #DeliveringExcellence Photos: City of Sydney Archives
