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High Voltage Engineering
High voltage engineering is a complex and highly specialized field that focuses on the safe and effective transmission of electricity. Engineers in this field must take into account numerous factors,...
Insight into the Practicalities Behind Ensuring Safe Electricity Transmission -
DLMS Security for Robust Energy Management Systems
In this article, we look into the fundamentals of DLMS security, exploring concepts such as authentication, encryption, and key management. See, how these measures protect the integrity and confidentiality of... -
Sustainability
Utilities and power companies have a significant impact on the environment. They can contribute to air pollution, water pollution, and climate change. However, they can also make a positive impact...
The New Frontier for Utilities and Power Companies -
Why Energy Prices Won't Drop
The reality is that oil companies are not welfare organizations, and energy prices are unlikely to drop anytime soon. Despite public pressure and calls for lower prices, oil companies are...
The Economics of Oil Companies -
Green Energy Storage
Discover the recent energy storage breakthroughs with concrete, sparking debates between proponents and sceptics. From concrete supercapacitors to thermal and gravity storage methods, the future of these innovations remains promising...
Concrete Steps Forward? -
Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Utilities and Power Companies
Energy efficiency has become a critical aspect of modern power systems in the era of sustainable development and climate change. Utilities and power companies worldwide can maximize energy efficiency by...
Strategies and Technologies -
Smart Moves
The choice of communication technology is crucial for smart metering, as power companies must weigh factors like coverage, cost, reliability, scalability, and integration to optimize grid management and meet customer...
Navigating the Communication Technology Landscape for Smart Meters -
The Evolution of Ancillary Services
As grid integration technologies such as smart grids and energy storage systems advance, the future of ancillary services, which mitigate frequency fluctuations caused by renewables, is uncertain. While their role...
Adaptation or Extinction? -
Grounded for Safety
Earthing is crucial for safety and reliability in electrical installations. Understanding principles and regular maintenance is essential for engineers and electricians.
A Guide to Safe Earthing in Electrical Systems -
The Safety Risks of Open CT Secondary Circuits
Leaving the secondary circuit of Current Instrument Transformers (CTs) open can result in the generation of dangerously high voltages, posing significant safety risks to personnel and equipment. Understanding the reasons... -
Unifying Household Resource Monitoring
Should household resource monitoring employ a unified communication protocol? The controversy surrounding this question lies in the trade-off between standardization and meeting the diverse infrastructure, regulatory, and specialized requirements of...
Efficiency Booster or Regulatory Nightmare? -
Opinion Piece
Strengthening penalties for energy meter tampering can act as a strong deterrent, fostering fairness, protecting revenues, and enhancing safety. However, concerns regarding wrongful convictions, disproportionate impact, resource allocation, and legal...
Strengthening Penalties for Energy Meter Tampering?