DGA Monitoring for Renewable-Energy Transformers: Gas Rate-of-Change Analysis

Shahryar Farhang and Volney Naranjo, MeggerCover Story, Fall 2026 Cover Story

Power transformers used in renewable-energy applications are subjected to elevated thermal, electrical, and mechanical stresses due to the dynamic nature of solar and wind generation. Although these transformers are often specifically designed to withstand such operating conditions and achieve their intended service life, they frequently exhibit higher dissolved gas levels and may experience accelerated insulation aging compared to conventional power …