2025-12-04 –, Walnascar
Hitachi Energy is in the middle of an exciting rollout of Linux-based energy grid automation and protection products. This talk walks through the story of the switch to embedded Linux using Yocto, challenging industry protocol support, EU CRA impact, OSS license obligation challenges, and all in a very long-lived and slowly evolving industry.
Hitachi Energy has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, marked by technological innovation and strategic mergers that have shaped its evolution into a global force in electrification and power grids. Driven by a commit-ment to sustainability, security, resilience, and affordability, Hitachi Energy actively contributes to the moderniza-tion of energy systems, making electricity more accessible worldwide.
In product development, adopting Embedded Linux and Yocto enhances flexibility and maintainability, with strong legal compliance, license management, and open-source collaboration. Hitachi Energy is rolling out Linux-based energy grid automation products and this talk covers their transition to embedded Linux via Yocto, addressing industry protocol support, impacts of the EU Cyber Resilience Act, OSS license challenges, and navigating these within a slow-evolving sector.
Benjamin holds a PhD in electrical engineering and is with Hitachi Energy in the role of "Team Lead and Project Manager Linux". He held various positions in diverse industries as firmware developer for Linux and other systems as well as design engineer for a fabless semiconductor company.