Sebastian Rehkopf
Head of Business Unit Tap-Changer Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Sebastian Rehkopf is Head of Business Unit Tap-Changer at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH in Germany. He started in 2009 in the development department for Tap-Changer. He then worked from 2012 to 2016 in the basic development, being mainly responsible for vacuum interrupter as one main component of the most relevant product group. In the period 2016 to 2023 he was Head of Technical Product Management for On-Load Tap-Changer (OLTC) and Accessories and Head of Innovation for OLTCs. Since 2023 he is Head of Business Unit Tap-Changer.
In this role he is active in several international standardization bodies and associations like Cigre, IEEE and IEC.
2025 Onsite Content Agenda Sessions
Empowering the Energy Transition: The Role of on-load tap-changer Equipped Transformers in Grid Sust
Decarbonisation of the energy sector is very important to stay on track for the 1,5°C climate target. Renewable energies such as wind are significantly contributing to the goal of reducing CO2 emissions. Transformers equipped with on-load tap-changers are key components for energy transition in all voltage levels of energy supply networks as well as in a nacelle. Due to the special nature of wind energy generation, specific requirements may be placed on these transformers, such as compact, lightweight and rupture-proof design. These requirements can also be relevant in other applications.
This presentation highlights the latest developments in the transformer and on-load tap-changer sector leading the way to a sustainable energy supply.
• Latest developments in the transformer and on-load tap-changer sector leading the way to a sustainable energy supply
• Specific requirements for transformers in application like nacelles
• Rupture-proof transformer design for application other than nacelles
Tuesday 03 June 13:25 - 14:05 Central Stage
Advancements in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering and Automation
Decarbonisation of the energy sector is very important to stay on track for the 1,5°C climate target. Renewable energies such as wind are significantly contributing to the goal of reducing CO2 emissions. Transformers equipped with on-load tap-changers are key components for energy transition in all voltage levels of energy supply networks as well as in a nacelle. Due to the special nature of wind energy generation, specific requirements may be placed on these transformers, such as compact, lightweight and rupture-proof design. These requirements can also be relevant in other applications.
This presentation highlights the latest developments in the transformer and on-load tap-changer sector leading the way to a sustainable energy supply.
• Latest developments in the transformer and on-load tap-changer sector leading the way to a sustainable energy supply
• Specific requirements for transformers in application like nacelles
• Rupture-proof transformer design for application other than nacelles
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