POWER ON - The Reinhausen Podcast

Thailand’s power grid is undergoing a major transformation. In this episode of POWER ON, host Bob Vary talks with leading experts Sitthakarn Prasomsup and Chairoj Panprommin from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) about strategies to balance reliability, renewable integration, and digitalization. The guests share insights into innovative projects such as expanding solar and hydropower, deploying advanced monitoring systems, and implementing predictive maintenance. They also

ransformers that have been operating reliably for decades are increasingly coming into focus: Is it worth replacing them, or is there still potential in the existing technology? At a time when grids are being challenged by volatile feed-in and rising loads, life extension through Midlife Refurbishment is becoming increasingly important. Marc Foata, Asset Management Expert and Secretary of the CIGRÉ Study Committee A2, speaks with host Christian Schaider about the art of determining the right time

As the energy landscape grows more complex, real-time data and digital solutions are becoming essential. In this episode of POWER ON, host Bob Vary speaks with Peter Novak, Managing Director at KOLEKTOR ETRA, and Sebastian Hilmer, Head of OEM Cooperations at MR, about how transformer manufacturers and system partners are collaborating to navigate growing complexity in the energy sector. They discuss how digitalization and standardization simplify processes, support faster development cycles, and

The electrification of end users, digitalization and the expansion of renewable energies are boosting our industry. Investments are being made worldwide in the extension of grids and ageing grids are being replaced. At the same time, the transformer industry is facing unprecedented challenges as it attempts to meet rising demand. In the conversation with Christian Schaider, Christina Ipfelkofer, Market Intelligence expert at MR, assesses the current market situation, provides insights into regional

How do you ensure a reliable power supply while grids are transforming to meet future demands? In this episode of POWER ON, host Bob Vary, General Manager at Reinhausen Manufacturing, speaks with Fredi Belavić, Asset Manager at Austrian Power Grid (APG), about the challenges grid operators are facing—including balancing growing energy demands with the integration of renewables, managing extreme weather impacts, and overcoming infrastructure limitations in Austria’s unique geographical landscape

To decarbonize carbon-intensive industries, green hydrogen-produced through renewable energy-powered water electrolysis—offers a promising solution. Helton Bezerra, expert on green hydrogen at MR, explains why this green molecule could play a major role in powering our sustainable future. Starting with the basics, he explains what hydrogen and green hydrogen are and their various applications in decarbonizing industries. In their conversation, Helton Bezerra and host Christian Schaider discuss

Aging assets in the grid are not uncommon - utilities and grid operators know this. However, replacements and upgrades are expensive and delivery times are long. In order to be able to use assets for as long as possible and extend their lifespan, suitable strategies are needed, which must be based on a clear picture of the condition of the fleet. Alexei Babizki, Head of Solution Innovation at MR, provides insight into the optimal condition assessment of transformers. In his conversation with

The analysis and utilization of transformer data is becoming increasingly important, due to a growing knowledge gap in the context of increasing staff retirements, coupled with the challenges of managing a mixed transformer fleet. In this episode, Tobias Gruber, expert for transformer automation at MR, provides insight into the application of advanced machine learning algorithms to predict and mitigate potential failures in power transformers. He also describes the role of cybersecurity in the