POWER ON - The Reinhausen Podcast

S2E2 - Guest: Christina Ipfelkofer -Market Intelligence expert at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Host: Christian Schaider 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 differences and describes the opportunities and challenges countries are facing around the world. The topics discussed include the booming demand for transformers, geopolitical decisions and which innovations will become more important in the coming years.

S2E1 - Guest: Fredi Belavić - Asset Manager at Austrian Power Grid, Host: Bob Vary 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. Belavić shares his insights on how APG uses AI and digital tools to analyze asset performance and extend the lifespan of critical equipment in high-voltage transmission. He also highlights key projects aimed at maintaining grid stability while advancing decarbonization to build a more sustainable energy future.

S1E6 - Guest: Helton Bezerra, Host: Christian Schaider 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 recent advancements in scaling electrolysers and standardization, as well as the challenges that remain.

S1E5 - Guest: Alexei Babizki, Host: Christian Schaider 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 Christian Schaider, he explains which solutions can be used to calculate and reduce risk of failure.

S1E4 - Guest: Tobias Gruber, Host: Christian Schaider 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 design of critical infrastructure systems, ensuring effective assessment and long-term reliability.