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New Transmission Lines vs. Decentralization
The Future of Energy Infrastructure – Progress or Pipedream?

The energy market is changing rapidly. Two major trends - the growth of renewable energy and decentralization of power generation - are disrupting traditional utility business models. This poses an...

Capturing Abundance
Managing Surplus Solar Generation in Germany's Grid

Germany has rapidly expanded its solar energy capacity by installing rooftop solar panels nationwide. This growth in renewables has decreased fossil fuel dependence and progressed sustainability aims. However, it has...

The Interconnection Debate
Centralized vs Localized Electricity Grids

Modern society depends on reliable electricity supply, necessitating careful planning of electric grid infrastructure. Grid design involves tradeoffs between larger interconnected transmission systems and more localized distributed grids. Industry leaders...

Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs) in Modern Energy Systems

Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs) are becoming increasingly important in the transformation of energy systems to meet the demands of a changing power grid infrastructure. Rather than relying solely on building new...

Fault Ride-Through
The Hidden Challenge of Renewable Energy Adoption

Renewable power sources like wind and solar are fast becoming the backbone of modern electricity grids. Their cleaner energy and lower emissions are music to the environment's ears. But plugging...

Stepping Into 2025
Charged for Progress

The clock strikes midnight, and the hum of the grid whispers in the background. A wind turbine turns steadily in the night, its energy feeding into a system that never...

End-of-Year Clean-up for Engineers
Clearing the Clutter and Sparking Fresh Ideas

The magical time between Christmas and New Year's—a peculiar limbo where the festive cheer lingers, the calendar feels irrelevant, and I find myself in a strange mix of relaxation and...

A Christmas Carol for a Smarter Energy Future

There's something about the glow of Christmas lights that makes us pause, even if just for a moment. As we gather with friends and family, surrounded by warmth and festive...

The Impact of Renewable Energy on Utility Business Models

The energy sector is undergoing a transformation driven by renewable energy. For decades, utilities operated within a centralized framework, generating electricity at large plants and distributing it to consumers. The...

Understanding Metering Protocols
IEC 62056 and Beyond

Metering protocols are essential for communication between energy meters and external systems such as data collection platforms, utility management software, or grid operators. These protocols ensure devices from different manufacturers...

Energy Security
Preparing Power Grids for Future Challenges

Blackouts, whether sparked by surges in demand or disruptions in supply, aren't just abstract scenarios; they're events with serious economic and social consequences.

Power-to-X
A Hopeful Solution or a Costly Compromise?

The world is rapidly expanding renewable energy sources like solar and wind to slow down climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But the fact that these resources are unpredictable...