In an exclusive interview with Carl Imhoff, Manager of the Electricity Market Sector at Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the transformative role of power transformers in the power industry took center stage. Imhoff emphasized the significance of power transformers as critical components of the grid edge infrastructure.

Imhoff discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of renewable energy sources and the increasing use of inverter-based resources. He acknowledged the need to address concerns regarding the potential degradation of distribution transformers due to the evolving grid landscape. Imhoff stressed the importance of conducting further research and implementing test beds to validate the controllability and resilience of power transformers in the face of these changes.

Imhoff's insights shed light on the pivotal role of power transformers in ensuring a reliable and efficient power grid amidst the ongoing industry transformation. As the power industry moves towards decarbonization, the collaboration between utilities, vendors, and stakeholders becomes crucial in developing secure and robust power transformers that can withstand the challenges of electrification, decentralization, and digitalization at the grid edge.

Read the full interview and check out the June edition of our magazine!