Gomero celebrates 20 years of innovation in transformer maintenance, evolving from manual checks in 2006 to fully automated systems used globally. This transformation highlights the energy industry's shift towards predictive maintenance and real-time data utilization for optimal grid performance.
Five questions to help grid operators build a condition monitoring programme — from prioritising assets by risk to scaling across your network at your own pace.
Three continents, one clear pattern: technology that succeeds adapts to what operators actually need. Nordic operators seek operational control, Germans prioritize risk reduction, Australians focus on remote operations. Same platform, entirely different value propositions. The future isn't standardization or customization—it's both simultaneously.
Niklas Wicén, CPO at Gomero, shares his reflections from Energiforsk's course on asset management and data collection for electricity grid companies.
Germany's decentralized regulatory environment creates unique demands where flexible precision becomes competitive advantage. German operators emphasize risk reduction—shifting from manual processes to autonomous monitoring reduces both personnel and operational risk. Environmentally-friendly transformer fluids MIDEL 7131 and Cargill FR3 are growing globally with the same validation requirements.
Nordic operators often begin with SF6 monitoring for compliance, but quickly discover the strategic value of operational control. The journey from scheduled to condition-based maintenance transforms contractor relationships and gives operators visibility over their assets. Nordic climate drives hardware robustness while values around data sovereignty and flexibility shape the platform's ecosystem.
Gomero, in collaboration with Trafag and Regal, delivers condition-based maintenance for grid operators – combining reliable sensors, local expertise, and AI-driven analysis to detect deviations early and support better decision-making.
