Insights from Industry: Navigating the Power Technology Landscape with Hassan Zaheer of PTR
Our interview of Hassan Zaheer, COO at Power Technology Research (PTR), offers an in-depth look into the evolving energy sector and how PTR empowers clients in strategic decision-making. Here is what listeners can expect to learn:
1. PTR’s Mission and Market Intelligence Approach
Founded in 2016, PTR provides comprehensive market intelligence for power technology companies, emphasizing a deep understanding of interconnections. Hassan elaborates on PTR’s unique, bottom-up research approach. PTR examines each country’s specific grid needs, utility projects, and application verticals to deliver accurate data for strategic planning.
2. Current Sector Demands and the Clean Energy Shift
The interview sheds light on how PTR’s clients—mainly manufacturers and private equity firms—are addressing challenges like decentralized energy solutions and grid intelligence. Hassan discusses PTR’s role in helping these clients navigate complex investments, particularly as renewable energy sources like solar and EV infrastructure grow, impacting switchgear and transformers.
3. Labor Pool and Supply Chain Concerns
Hassan highlights two major issues: workforce shortages in the power sector and supply chain bottlenecks for components and materials such as copper. He underscores the importance of talent development to ensure a skilled labour pool, as global demand for power transformers and infrastructure grows.
4. Future Opportunities
With significant investments and technological shifts, Hassan sees opportunities for mid-sized manufacturers to leverage any spare capacity and expand internationally. He also discusses the transformative potential of AI and IoT in the sector, particularly for optimizing grid management and predictive maintenance.
5. Final Takeaway
As the power technology sector adapts to these seismic shifts, PTR continues to provide clients with the market insights they need to make data-driven, future-oriented decisions.
