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Recent Articles
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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 cheer, it's a time for reflection—not just on the year … Continue reading "A Christmas Carol for a Smarter Energy Future"
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The Dilemma of Dynamic Electricity Pricing in Germany
Opinion Pi … Continue reading "The Dilemma of Dynamic Electricity Pricing in Germany"
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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 rise of solar, wind, and other renewable technologies is disrupting … Continue reading "The Impact of Renewable Energy on Utility Business Models"
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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 can exchange information reliably, making them critical for tasks like … Continue reading "Understanding Metering Protocols: IEC 62056 and Beyond"
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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.
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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 makes it hard to balance power supply and demand. Power-to-X (PtX) technologies are often praised as the innovative solution to these problems, converting renewable electricity…
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The Future of Prepaid Energy Meters in Emerging Markets
Utility companies in developing markets are increasingly installing prepaid energy meters as a solution to improve revenue collection, reduce financial losses, and expand energy access to underserved communities. Prepaid meters allow customers to purchase electricity credit upfront and enable the … Continue reading "The Future of Prepaid Energy Meters in Emerging Markets"
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Energy Pricing: Understanding Utility Rate Design in a Changing Energy Landscape
The way that consumers pay for electricity is changing. Historically, regulated electric utilities charged customers a flat volumetric rate per kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumed. However, with the growth of renewable energy, distributed generation, energy storage, electric vehicles, and advanced metering infrastructure, … Continue reading "Energy Pricing: Understanding Utility Rate Design in a Changing Energy Landscape"
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Sustainable Practices in Energy Meter Manufacturing
Energy meters are essential devices for measuring and recording electrical energy consumption across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. At CLOU, we recognize the growing importance of sustainable manufacturing and are shifting to efficient, environmentally friendly practices. This article outlines key … Continue reading "Sustainable Practices in Energy Meter Manufacturing"
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Power Quality: The Quiet Threat to Your Electrical Systems
It was a dark and stormy night – the kind where howling winds and lashing rain threaten electricity lines. Inside a dim factory, the drone of machinery seemed the only normalcy, until the lights flickered briefly. In that instant, a … Continue reading "Power Quality: The Quiet Threat to Your Electrical Systems"
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The Hidden Costs of Energy Loss: What Every Engineer Needs to Know
Energy loss is an integral part of any system that generates, transmits, or uses energy. However, this loss often goes unnoticed or is seen as simply the cost of doing business. For engineers, overlooking or underestimating energy loss can lead … Continue reading "The Hidden Costs of Energy Loss: What Every Engineer Needs to Know"
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Energy Storage Metering: Meeting the Challenge of Bi-directional Power Flow
The growing adoption of battery energy storage systems presents fresh challenges for metering professionals. As utilities and private operators integrate more storage solutions into their networks, the need for accurate bi-directional power flow measurement becomes essential. Traditional metering systems, designed … Continue reading "Energy Storage Metering: Meeting the Challenge of Bi-directional Power Flow"
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Giving Thanks: Powering a Future That Never Sleeps
Thanksgiving is a time to pause, to breathe, to let the world slow down just enough to feel the rhythm of its gears grinding beneath the surface. But in the energy sector—where wires hum like whispers and meters spin their … Continue reading "Giving Thanks: Powering a Future That Never Sleeps"
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Why "More Data" Doesn't Always Mean Better Energy Management
Somewhere deep in the heart of a control room, screens glow with endless streams of numbers, charts, and blinking alerts. Data flows in torrents—kilowatts, voltage spikes, consumption peaks—flooding every corner of the system. It's hypnotic, almost beautiful, but here's the … Continue reading "Why "More Data" Doesn't Always Mean Better Energy Management"
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From Testing to Confidence: Why Accuracy is Essential in Energy Metering
Energy meters are the unsung heroes of the utility sector. They quietly measure and record how much electricity homes and businesses use – data that's vital for billing, planning and keeping the lights on. As the grid evolves with solar … Continue reading "From Testing to Confidence: Why Accuracy is Essential in Energy Metering"
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Coping with the Dark Doldrums: How Energy Storage Supports a Reliable Renewable Grid
The sky hangs low over Middle Europe in November. The sun, a distant memory, hides behind layers of unbroken grey clouds. Dense fog smothers the landscape, casting a damp, cold stillness over everything. Solar panels lie useless, gathering nothing but … Continue reading "Coping with the Dark Doldrums: How Energy Storage Supports a Reliable Renewable…
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Blockchain for Energy Trading – is the Hype Justified?
Blockchain has become a bit of a buzzword in energy circles lately. The idea is to use this distributed ledger technology to make energy trading more transparent, secure and efficient. Especially for decentralized markets like local microgrids. On the face … Continue reading "Blockchain for Energy Trading – is the Hype Justified?"
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The Rise of the Buzzword Overlords
Opinion piece The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought us many wonders. We've got AI playing chess and Go like a world champion, writing questionable poetry, and even suggesting what meal you might want to eat next (thanks, smart … Continue reading "The Rise of the Buzzword Overlords"
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