Rocco Di Gregorio
Head of Power Quality Department Volta
Rocco Di Gregorio was born in northern Italy near the Austrian border in the town of Merano. He attended high school in electronics and graduated in engineering management from the Unimercatorum University of Rome. His passion for electronics and transformers led him to join VOLTA in 2019, a company founded in 1952 and focused on commercializing high-tech solutions in the field of electric power transmission and distribution.
He currently heads the Power Quality department managing sales and technical field service in the Italian territory for on-load tap changer regulator and dissolved gas analyzers DGA.
2025 Onsite Content Agenda Sessions
Avoid Costly Shutdowns and Extend HV&MV Asset Lifespan with OptiFender – a Revolutionized Approach i
OptiFender offers an advanced fiber optic sensing solution for the detection and monitoring of partial discharge in high- voltage assets, even in the most challenging environments. Leveraging unique fiber optic technology and a passive sensing principle, it provides critical insights and enhanced protection for electrical systems in demanding installations. Discover real-world results of OptiFender, presented by technical experts from Optics11, Royal SGB-SMIT, and more industry leaders
- Introduction and results of OptiFender's innovative fiber optic sensing technology for PD Localization in Transformers during FAT
- Results of OptiFender for PD detection and localization for HV Bushings
- How fiber optics enable precise detection and monitoring of partial discharge in high voltage assets.
- Key advantages of implementing OptiFender and fiber-optic sensing: from reduced maintenance costs to increased asset lifespan.
Wednesday 04 June 14:35 - 15:05 Central Stage
Advancements in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering and Automation
OptiFender offers an advanced fiber optic sensing solution for the detection and monitoring of partial discharge in high- voltage assets, even in the most challenging environments. Leveraging unique fiber optic technology and a passive sensing principle, it provides critical insights and enhanced protection for electrical systems in demanding installations. Discover real-world results of OptiFender, presented by technical experts from Optics11, Royal SGB-SMIT, and more industry leaders
- Introduction and results of OptiFender's innovative fiber optic sensing technology for PD Localization in Transformers during FAT
- Results of OptiFender for PD detection and localization for HV Bushings
- How fiber optics enable precise detection and monitoring of partial discharge in high voltage assets.
- Key advantages of implementing OptiFender and fiber-optic sensing: from reduced maintenance costs to increased asset lifespan.