The Electricity Forum - Electricity Today T&D Magazine – Transformer Technologies Winter 2025 Special Edition

In this issue, we explore several key developments shaping the future of transformer engineering and substation reliability, from advanced high-voltage insulation testing to improved diagnostics for bushing failures. As utilities navigate aging infrastructure, rising demand, and growing reliability expectations, the need for accurate assessment and resilient asset strategies has never been greater.

New testing methods, real-time monitoring tools, and enhanced safety designs are redefining how engineers protect mission-critical transformers. Yet these innovations arrive at a time when global supply shortages and operational pressures challenge utilities to optimize every asset and prevent costly failures.

This special edition of Electricity Today T&D highlights practical advancements in transformer diagnostics, maintenance, and safety. Through expert insights and real-world engineering strategies, we aim to equip readers with the knowledge needed to improve reliability, reduce risk, and strengthen long-term asset performance.

Whether you’re an engineer, asset manager, or industry leader, this edition offers valuable guidance on applying modern testing technologies and building resilient transformer programs. Join us as we examine the tools and practices driving safer, more efficient electrical systems.

Read Our Feature Articles:

• A New Approach to High Voltage Insulation System Testing

• Understanding Bushing Failure Modes and Monitoring for Optimal Transformer Health

• Mitigating Transformer Failures: Advanced Monitoring and Maintenance Strategies

• Navigating the Transformer Supply Crunch: Strategies for Utilities Amidst Global Shortages

• Enhancing Transformer Resilience: Fire Barriers and Safety Measures in Modern Substations

• The Role of Transformer Oil Alternatives in Improving Safety and Environmental Sustainability