Energy Talks

In this episode of Energy Talks, host Simon Rommer discusses together with his colleague Jaron Stammler, OT Cybersecurity Consultant at OMICRON, how OT cybersecurity risk assessments are conducted in the power industry. Using current substation and BESS projects as examples, they explain the IEC 62443-based approach, key steps like system scoping and risk analysis, and common challenges such as late project involvement and missing data. Lastly, they highlight the importance of actionable results.

In this fourth episode of our "Experts Behind the Scenes" mini-series, OMICRON Product Manager Dr. Sruti Chakraborty joins us to discuss how the use of digital twins, data-driven modeling, and AI is revolutionizing electrical power equipment condition assessments. Drawing from her global experience, Sruti explains the critical balance between market needs and research and highlights the essential data science skills today’s engineers need to master the future of power system testing.

In this episode of Energy Talks, Andreas Rauwolf, secondary testing expert and founder of Grid Experte Rauwolf Etec GmbH in Germany, shares his extensive experience in digital energy grids, protection relay testing, and talks about his experimental use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance training and field testing. Discover how VR is transforming the industry and what the future holds.

In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON technical support engineers Stefan Achberger and Lukas Forstner describe how their global team is on the front lines, helping customers navigate an increasingly intricate power landscape. They also explain how OMICRON’s commitment to customer care motivates the team to invest significant time and energy into every issue, standing by 24/7 to ensure that "extraordinary technical support" isn't just a buzzword, but a reality for testers in the field.

In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON circuit breaker testing experts Andreas Nenning and Elias Alber discuss the various methods for assessing the condition and reliability of circuit breakers and the frequency of measurements. More specifically, they highlight the significance of performing motion measurements on circuit breakers for identifying potential mechanical issues that can affect their reliability.