Laurein Cornelissen explains how transformer procurement has shifted from local sourcing to a global supplier network, requiring rigorous factory assessments and structured evaluation models. He discusses the growing importance of total cost of ownership and carbon pricing, the cautious approach TSOs take towards digitalisation, and why monitoring is applied selectively. The conversation also highlights sharply extended lead times, capacity constraints, and the uncertain pace at which new manufacturing investments will meet rising demand.
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