• November 26, 2023

    Exploring the Possibilities of AI To Automate Power Grid Management

    Solar Power Plant At Night Before Sunrise (credit Clou Ai)

    AI-driven smart grids have the potential to revolutionize the way we manage our energy systems. By leveraging AI technology, we can create intelligent energy systems that are more efficient, reliable and cost-effective.

  • November 23, 2023

    Spring Hammer Test for Electronic Energy Meters

    Spring Hammer Test Device

    This type of test is carried out in order to ensure that the meter has been designed and manufactured to the required standard and will withstand impacts caused by external forces, such as hail and moving objects due to high wind loads.

  • November 19, 2023

    Glow Wire Test:
    Resistance to Heat and Fire

    Fire Can Be Prevented By Choosing The Proper Materials (credit Pexels)

    The glow wire flammability test is used to simulate the effect of heat that may occur in malfunctioning electrical energy meters, such as when components are overloaded or glowing.

  • November 8, 2023

    Basic Information about UL Standards

    CLOU Energy Storage Container (Symbol Image CLOU AI)

    Underwriters Laboratories (since 2022 renamed to UL Solutions) created the UL standards as product safety requirements for the American market starting more than one century ago.

  • October 31, 2023

    The Hidden Pitfalls of the Energy Transition

    Electrical Energy Transition To Renewable Energy Resources (credit Clou Ai)

    By transitioning to renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower, we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

  • October 22, 2023

    The Power Grid:
    Why a Smart Meter AMI System is the Way to Go

    Smart City At Night (symbol Picture, Credit Pexels)

    The grid is managed by utility companies, who have the responsibility of ensuring that the electricity generated is distributed to all customers in an efficient and reliable manner.

  • October 26, 2023

    Virtual Power Plants and the Energy Transition

    Combined Wind And Solar Power Generation

    A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of distributed energy resources that are remotely connected and operated as one entity. The VPP's role is to ensure a stable energy flow and system reliability while minimizing cost and emissions.

  • March 3, 2024

    Re-energizing the Future:
    The Next German Smart Meter Rollout

    Illustration Of The Smart Meter Rollout In Germany 2023

    The adoption of smart meters stagnated for years. The German government is now attempting a fresh start, a tried-and-true strategy when things in the digital world become stuck.

  • January 13, 2023

    Customs of Chinese Spring Festival

    Chinese New Year 2023

    The first day of the first month of the lunar calendar is the biggest traditional festival in China, the Spring Festival. It is a time to welcome the warm spring, celebrate the new chapter in China's history

  • March 26, 2024

    Smart Grid Evolution in 2023:
    The Future of Energy Management

    Symbol Image Advanced Flux Capacitor

    The world is still in the transition phase to large scale integrated smart grids. One additional challenge is the smooth integration of renewable energy sources together with energy storage technologies.

  • February 25, 2024

    What is a Power Conversion System PCS?

    Power Conversion System Pcs

    A power conversion system is a mono- or bidirectional converter that can control the charging and discharging of batteries, perform AC and DC conversions, and directly supply power to an AC load in the absence of a power grid.

  • December 18, 2023

    Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Smart Grid

    Power Transmission Tower

    A smart grid is the logical consequence of AMI solutions and the result of an evolutionary process. It is necessary to test and gradually incorporate new controls, notably the SCADA components.