Metering Insights

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...

Keeping it Steady
Voltage Limits and Regulation in the Low-Voltage Grid

The low-voltage grid that powers our homes and businesses is a modern marvel of engineering. Yet behind its simple wall outlets lies a complex system designed to maintain steady and...

Grid-Forming Inverters and Virtual Synchronous Machines
Enabling Renewable Energy Integration

The transition to renewable energy sources like solar and wind is accelerating globally. However, the intermittency and variability of these resources present challenges for integrating them into the electric grid....

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Threats in Smart Grids

The digital transformation of power grids into smart grids is critically important, offering enhanced reliability and operational efficiency. Yet, the reliance on information and communication technologies carries inherent cybersecurity risks...

Unlocking Smart Grid Potential
How Smart Metering-as-a-Service Transforms Utilities

The electric utility industry is undergoing a major transformation driven by the rise of renewable energy, distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles, and the imperative to decarbonize. This transition requires...

Updating Residual Load for Renewable Integration in Germany
A Contrarian Perspective

Germany's bold energy transition, famously called the Energiewende, has inspired countries worldwide to turn toward renewable energy. By concentrating on refining residual load management, Germany has impressively managed to generate...