Metering Insights

Smart Meter Compatibility
From Chaos to Coordination

Smart meters have become vital for modern utilities. They help manage energy distribution, track usage, and keep grids stable. But as networks grow more complex, compatibility between different systems remains...

Inductive Charging on the Move
Hype, Hurdles, and Hard Lessons from the Parking Lot

The headlines are buzzing: Germany's first inductive autobahn stretch is live, Paris is testing a 200 kW E-Road, and the media is giddy over the idea of charging electric vehicles...

The Phantom Menace
How Renewables Are 'Haunting'Traditional Power Plants

The energy sector has always had its share of ghosts—unexplained outages, phantom loads, and the occasional eerie hum from a transformer in the dead of night.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Why Utilities Cannot Ignore ESG Metrics

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become essential for utility companies and power providers. What started as a reporting obligation for investors has evolved into a set of metrics...

10 Ways AI Will Steal Your Job and Your Sandwich
But Here's How to Keep Both

Let's face it, the AI hype train is thundering down the tracks, and everyone's either waving from the platform or clinging to their lunch for dear life. If you work...

When the Cloud Sneezes
How the AWS US-EAST-1 Outage Gave the Internet a Cold

If you were wondering why your smart fridge couldn't order milk, your favourite app was sulking, or why even Alexa pretended she didn't know you—congratulations, you survived the Great AWS...

The Business Value of AMI
Turning Meter Data into Actionable Insights

The energy sector is changing fast. Utilities must improve efficiency, cut costs, and keep customers happy, all while handling renewables and strict regulations. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)—or smart metering—has become...

How Much Encryption is Enough
Practical Security for Utility Data

In the utility sector, security isn't about locking everything in a digital vault and throwing away the key. It's about knowing what to protect, how much to protect it, and...

Voltage, Not Frequency
The Hidden Risk in Renewable Grids

This article examines the causes and lessons of the April 2025 Iberian blackout, where Spain and parts of Portugal experienced a widespread power outage triggered by voltage instability—not frequency, as...

Meet the Meter That Doesn't Cost the Earth
Practical Innovations in Eco-Design

In the utility sector, the humble electricity meter is often overlooked—until it isn't. For engineers and decision makers, it's much more than a box on the wall: it's the backbone...

Adapting to Uncertainty
Practical Strategies for Sustainable Growth in the Electrical Energy Sector

The electrical energy sector is facing rapid changes. Regulations shift, supply chains are under pressure, and new technologies enter the market quickly. For engineers and decision-makers, the challenge is to...

The Silent Surge
Understanding and Managing Inrush Current in Power Systems

In the precise world of electrical energy measurement and distribution, a brief but potent phenomenon presents persistent challenges: inrush current. This initial surge of current, far exceeding normal operating levels,...