Metering Insights

Modular Energy Storage
Scalable Power for Emergency and Off-Grid Use

As we increasingly rely on electricity for communication, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure, the need for reliable backup power continues to grow—especially in remote or disaster-stricken areas. Whether it's deploying...

Energy Storage in Extreme Environments
Pushing the Limits of Battery Technology

The ability to reliably store and utilize energy is essential for operating equipment and facilities in extreme environments, from frigid polar regions to scorching deserts. As we push the boundaries...

Storing Energy, Managing Heat
The Role of Phase Change Materials in Battery Systems

As the world moves towards widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources, developing efficient and safe battery systems has become a pressing need. Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as...

The Unintended Consequences of Energy Policy
Beyond the CO₂ Reduction Narrative

Editor's Note: This article represents the author's perspective on the challenges and unintended consequences of current energy policies. The views expressed are based on industry analysis and reflect a call...

How the Wooden Barrel Effect Applies to Energy Storage Systems

In energy storage, as in many other technical fields, the overall performance of a system is often limited by its weakest component. This concept is beautifully captured by the Wooden...

Why is the European Energy Transition Slowing Down?

Findings from Enlit Europe 2024 The European energy transition, aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing the use of renewable energy sources (RES), is experiencing a noticeable slowdown....

Handling Transformer Load Stress as Renewable Energy Sources Grow

As renewable energy sources like solar and wind power become more popular, electricity grid infrastructure is facing new challenges. One such challenge is the increased potential for distribution transformer overloading....

Power Play
Defending Against Vandalism in the Grid

The power grid forms the backbone of modern society, allowing electricity to flow into homes, businesses, and infrastructure across vast distances. However, this complex web of generators, transformers, and transmission...

Energy Storage
Trick or Treat for the Grid?

There's a frightful amount of excitement around energy storage right now. As we switch to more renewable power like wind and solar, energy storage is shaping up to be a...

European Regulations and Smart Grid Development

The transition to smart grids represents a major transformation in how energy is generated, distributed and consumed across Europe. Smart grids utilize advanced information and communication technologies to enable a...

Is Baseload Power Still Necessary in Germany's Energy Future?

Germany is moving to renewable energy. But some experts debate whether the country still needs "baseload" power - steady sources like coal and gas plants that provide electricity 24/7, rain...

Microsoft and Constellation Energy
A New Chapter for Nuclear Power?

In a significant move that highlights the evolving energy needs of the tech industry, Microsoft has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Constellation Energy, the owner of...