Glow Wire Test: Resistance to Heat and Fire
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.
March 20, 2023
March 13, 2023
Basic Information about UL Standards
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.
March 7, 2023
The Hidden Pitfalls of the Energy Transition
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.
February 27, 2023
The Power Grid: Why a Smart Meter AMI System is the Way to Go
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.
February 20, 2023
Virtual Power Plants and the Energy Transition
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.
January 13, 2023
Re-energizing the Future: The Next German Smart Meter Rollout
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 3, 2023
Smart Grid Evolution in 2023: The Future of Energy Management
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.
November 17, 2022
What is a 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.
November 15, 2022
Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Smart Grid
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.
November 14, 2022
Benefits of Bidirectional Energy Meters
A bidirectional energy meter can record energy usage, monitor power generation, and estimate the cost of energy. The meter allows for more flexibility and information in electrical usage.
November 12, 2022
The Effects of Renewable Energy on Power Quality in the Grid
Power grid operators need to consider the total harmonic distortion. It has to be maintained as low as practicably possible. Higher power factor, lower peak currents, and more efficiency result from decreased THD in the grid.
October 31, 2022
Crest Factor for Voltage and Current
The crest factor can be used as additional indicator for the power quality in the grid. The impact on power transformers, circuit breakers and other elements like uninterrupted power supply (UPS) needs to be considered during the planning stage.
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