Dr. Britta Buchholz appointed to BMWK Expert Advisory Board

(Frankfurt a. M., 16.10.2024) The expert advisory board is made up of ten renowned experts from science and industry. According to the ministry, the new energy research program focuses on concrete research goals as contributions to accelerating the transformation of the energy system. The aim is to quickly put results into practice. The objectives are divided into five missions: Research for a resilient and efficient energy system, heat transition, electricity transition, a sustainable hydrogen economy and transfer to the economy and society.

Dr. Britta Buchholz has been Chairwoman of the Power Engineering Society within VDE (VDE ETG) since 2023. She holds a degree in industrial engineering and a doctorate in electrical engineering and has been committed to the transformation of the energy system for over 25 years. As Vice President Active Distribution Grids at Hitachi Energy Germany, she works with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for energy transformation. As Chairwoman of the scientific association ETG, Buchholz wants to contribute to connecting science and industry as well as generations and to shaping the future together.

About the Power Engineering Society within VDE (VDE ETG)

The Power Engineering Society within VDE (VDE ETG) promotes the development of energy systems in Germany. It combines expertise in the generation, storage, transmission and distribution of electrical energy and the relevant interdisciplinary technologies, as well as the many different ways in which this energy is used. Integrated into the VDE interdisciplinary network, ETG is a widely recognized and respected technical and scientific association. The volunteer experts create a common platform for knowledge exchange in science and industry, contribute to accelerating the energy transition and to promoting an understanding of sustainable energy technology in society, and identify areas of action for policymakers. ETG connects people, different generations, start-ups and established institutions, science, business and society with performance and energy.

For more information, visit www.vde.com/etg 

About VDE

VDE, one of the largest technology organizations in Europe, has been regarded as a synonym for innovation and technological progress for more than 130 years. VDE is the only organization in the world that combines science, standardization, testing, certification, and application consulting under one umbrella. The VDE mark has been synonymous with the highest safety standards and consumer protection for more than 100 years. 

Our passion is the advancement of technology, the next generation of engineers and technologists, and lifelong learning and career development “on the job”. Within the VDE network more than 2,000 employees at over 60 locations worldwide, more than 100,000 honorary experts, and around 1,500 companies are dedicated to ensuring a future worth living: networked, digital, electrical.  
Shaping the e-dialistic future. 

The VDE (VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies) is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. For more information, visit www.vde.com