How Renewable Energy Stresses Power Equipment, Leading to Failure
Presented By: Mark TostrudDynamic Ratings Technology Officer TechCon 2026 Abstract The transition to wind and solar power has led to significant changes in the way electrical power is generated, transmitted, and distributed. Large scale integration of wind and solar generation into the power grid has altered power system dynamics. The grid stability we once took […]
T&D Underground Innovations
Presented By: Ben Lanz Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative (PDI2.org) Osmose Utility Services TechCon 2026 Abstract The transition toward a more electrified, data driven, and weather impacted world is forcing utilities, policymakers, and industry leaders to reevaluate long standing assumptions about the design and operation of the electric grid. For decades, the North American grid has […]
Convergence of OT, IT, and Digitalization
Presented By: Chris Campbell Sam Alaeddini Tim Chang Salt River Project and Danovo Energy Solutions TechCon 2026 Abstract Salt River Project (SRP) is experiencing a significant Energy Transformation, driven by the transition to renewable energy resources, electrification, deployment of distributed energy resources (DER), the emergence of western energy markets, and new technologies supporting near real-time […]
Heavy Metal: A Transformer Replacement Program
Presented By: Ben Clark Thor Hjartarson LUMA Energy TechCon 2026 1. Introduction Puerto Rico’s electric grid has long operated under conditions that would be considered untenable on the U.S. mainland. Much of the island’s high-voltage transformer fleet predates the 1990s, with individual units that have exceeded their designed service life by decades. Deferred maintenance, chronic […]
Workforce Development, Safety, and the Next Generation of Electrical Infrastructure
Presented By: Josh Nieves Miller Electric Company TechCon 2026 Abstract Josh Nieves Workforce Development & Communications Miller Electric Company Workforce Development, Safety, and the Next Generation of Electrical Infrastructure As demand for reliable electrical infrastructure grows, so does the need to build a talented workforce that can keep pace with the industry’s rapid expansion. With […]
National Trends in Capitalized Life Extension
Presented By: Mike AdamsBen Lanz Osmose Utility Services TechCon 2026 Abstract We are becoming more dependent on an aging and vulnerable grid. Our industry is excited about electrification and data center investment but how can we concurrently keep our aging grid safe, resilient and affordable? What are the primary drivers of asset damage and deterioration? […]
Physics-based Thermal Model of Shunt Reactors
Presented By: Ernesto CeronAlan SbravatiJavier Gutierrez Hitachi Energy TechCon 2026 Abstract While holding several constructive similarities with power transformers, shunt reactors’ thermal behavior differs significantly from transformers. Yet, the most common approach is to estimate the temperature distribution of shunt reactors using the same thermal model developed for power transformers. While adjusting some of the […]
OT & IT, Balancing CapEx/OpEx using AI
Presented By:Thierry JUNG, Austin BYRNE, Sihui CHENGE VERNOVATechCon 2025 Abstract The impact of Operational Technology (OT) in the transmission and distribution industry has been growing in great parts due to its role in the support for Renewable Energy Integration as it enables operators to manage the variability and uncertainty associated with these sources. Coupled with […]
Future-Proofing Today: The Path to Condition-Based Maintenance
Presented By:Anthony Coker, Shell MIDEL, EVP of The AmericasRobert Huet, Southern Power Systems, VP SalesTechCon 2025 Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, utilities are at a crucial crossroads. A report from Carnegie Mellon University highlights, “The challenge with aging infrastructure in the utility sector is not just about reliability but also about adaptability to […]
Retrofilling Experiences with Ester Transformer Liquids: Enhancing Performance, Safety, and Sustainability
Presented By:Anthony Coker, Shell MIDEL, EVP of The AmericasRobert Huet, Southern Power Systems, VP SalesTechCon 2025 Abstract The retrofilling of transformers with ester-based insulating liquids offers substantial benefits in terms of fire safety, environmental sustainability, and operational performance. This paper explores case studies and technical findings that highlight the advantages of ester liquids over traditional […]
Mobile Energy Storage Systems – Use Cases and Technology Challenges
Presented By:Farid KatiraeiInnoversa Mobile SolutionsShadi ChuangpishitQuanta TechnologyTechCon 2024 Abstract This paper introduces the emerging applications for mobile energy storage systems (MESS) as a clean alternative for replacing diesel generators in all applications that traditionally emergency gen-sets have been utilized. Although small-size “portable” energy storage systems have been around for several years, the technology advancement have […]
Life Management And Extension of Power Transformers on the Island of Puerto Rico
Presented By:Kenneth G. PetersonDirector of Substations-Large ProjectsLuma Energy ServCo, LLCPuerto RicoTechCon 2024 Abstract This paper will share current successes and existing struggles working within a damaged infrastructure as we face the challenge of dealing with global supply chain restraints along with the challenges on the Island of Puerto Rico as Luma Energy looks at various […]