Metering Insights

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...

Navigating the TID Rollover
Understanding the Vending Key Extension

The clock was ticking towards the 24th November 2024 deadline for the expiration of vending keys based on the 1993 start date. This poses a major challenge, as new keys...

Nature's Blueprint
Bionic Cooling Innovations in Energy Storage

In the quest for efficient energy storage, our researchers are turning to nature for inspiration. Biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature's designs, is proving beneficial in developing cooling technologies for...

Charging Ahead
The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in the Power Grid

Discover the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) and their profound influence on the electrical grid. From grid capacity assessment to renewable energy integration, explore how EVs are reshaping the...

Digital Substation Automation
Transforming Power Grid Operations

Digital substation automation is transforming power grid operations, offering improved reliability, enhanced safety, increased operational efficiency, and optimized asset management. By embracing advanced technologies, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and promoting...

Ensuring Energy Security
Strategies for Redundant Renewable Power Generation

As nations aim to transition towards renewable energy sources, developing resilient power systems has become a priority. Energy security, the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price, is...

From Rooftops to Grids
The Impact of Virtual Power Plants

The electric grid is undergoing a transformation. What was once a centralized system of large power plants transmitting electricity to customers has become more distributed with the growth of renewable...

Detecting Faults Before They Cause Damage
The Role of Gas Relays in Distribution Transformers

Gas relays, also known as Buchholz relays, are an essential component of oil-filled distribution transformers. They detect and alert to the presence of gas or air bubbles in the transformer...