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Engineers Hub Podcast
The podcast where Engineers Come to Connect, Learn, Grow, and Get Inspired. On every episode, Engineers, Managers, Technical Experts, or Industry Leaders from various disciplines will be featured to share their story and experience, uncover various engineering career paths, and inspire Engineers to do more and be more.
The Engineers Hub Podcast is brought to you by the Engineering Career Pathways Institute, a consulting and coaching agency centered around three core pillars:
1. Bridging the gap between the standard engineering curriculum and skills that are sought after in industries.
2. Providing Career Pathways and Industry exposure to students majoring in engineering or considering doing so.
3. Contributing to the diversity of the Engineering Workforce by increasing the number of minority students who successfully transition into a career in Engineering.
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Engineers Hub Podcast
EP 36 - Power Generation, Renewables, The Grid, and Much More with Shaibu Ibrahim, PMP
In this episode, I’m joined by Shaibu Ibrahim, an electrical engineer with a rich background in power generation and a current focus on the solar industry. Shaibu hails from Ghana, where he completed his bachelor’s in electrical and electronic engineering and began his career in the electricity sector.
He shared his journey from working with the Electricity Company of Ghana (utility), Karpowership (offshore thermal power plant), and Aksa Energy (onshore thermal power plant) to his transition into the solar industry after pursuing graduate studies in the United States. Shaibu provides an in-depth look at the complexities of designing and operating power plants onshore and offshore. He highlights the differences in cooling systems and fuel types used in thermal power generation and discusses the importance of reactive power in maintaining grid stability. Shaibu also shares his current role, conducting various power system studies essential for designing large-scale solar projects.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and career advice from engineers across various disciplines.
Key highlights
[00:02:29] Shaibu's Background and Education
[00:03:30] Transition from Ghana to U.S. Graduate Studies
[00:05:37] Differences in Power Plant Operations
[00:07:01] Fuel Types for Power Plants
[00:08:26] Roles in Power Plant Operations
[00:10:39] Designing Electrical Power Plants
[00:15:08] Pursuing Graduate Studies in Sustainable Energy
[00:17:19] Transition to Working in the U.S. Solar Industry
[00:18:05] Current Position and Responsibilities
[00:20:02] Power Systems Studies and Design
[00:25:45] Reactive Power
[00:27:56] Importance of Power System Studies
[00:29:12] Influence of Environment on Reactive Power
[00:38:02] Site Selection for Solar Power Generation
[00:41:23] Timeline for Power Studies
[00:45:39] Pre-Study Site Selection Process
[00:47:01] Future of Renewable Energy
[00:50:02] Personal Interest in Electrical Engineering
[00:53:47] Career Aspirations in Engineering
[00:59:03] Advice for Students Interested in Renewable Energy
[01:03:07] Hobbies and Activities Outside of Work
[01:12:47] Strategies for PE Exam Preparation
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