Metering Insights

Let It Go
Grid Congestion and Permitting Hurdles in the Electrical Energy Sector

The electrical energy sector faces ongoing challenges in transporting power from generation sources to areas of high consumption due to constraints of the transmission grid infrastructure and associated permitting processes.

Power in Balance
Strategic Benefits of Demand Side Management for Utilities

Electric utilities face continuous pressure to meet ever-growing energy demand while also adapting their generation mixes towards sustainable models aligned with emissions reduction goals.

Unlocking the True Potential of AMI Systems
The Impact of Once-a-Day Data Readings

AMI systems were initially designed to streamline utility operations through automated meter data collection. Yet, their full potential is often underutilized, as legacy daily or interval read strategies may not...

Another Brick in the Wall
Building Smart Power Systems in the Digital Age

The digitization of power systems is a pivotal development in our pursuit of a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable energy future. It heralds a new era where energy not only...

Dust in the Wind
The Sahara's Role in Europe's Solar Output

Saharan dust, a natural atmospheric phenomenon, involves the movement of mineral-rich sand and dust particles from the Sahara Desert across vast geographical expanses.

Shadows Over Solar
The North American Eclipse and Its Grid-Scale Implications

On the 8th of April 2024, North America was the stage for an astronomical marvel as a total solar eclipse journeyed across the skies.

Control or Chaos
The Razor's Edge of Geoengineering and AI Oversight

While visions of technological miracles captivate many, closer examination reveals that these sociotechnical systems pose unprecedented governance challenges as well. Powerful tools require prudent oversight to maximize benefits and minimize...

Exploring the Potential of Space-Based Solar Power

Space-based solar power (SBSP) is an innovative concept that aims to collect solar energy using large orbital solar panels in space, where sunlight is more intense than on Earth. By...

For a Sustainable Future
CLOU's Commitment to ESG Excellence

In an era where corporate responsibility extends far beyond the balance sheet, CLOU stands as a vanguard of sustainable innovation within the electrical energy segment.

Privatization and Modernization in the Energy Segment

Power suppliers face a significant challenge in modernizing their infrastructure to meet the demands of a changing energy landscape. In addition to the regulatory landscape, the impact of privatization on...

Broadcom's Moves and the Lessons for Energy Sector

In the wake of incidents like Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the fragility of markets when faced with the manoeuvres of major players becomes apparent.

Wind Energy
Community Pros and Cons

The development of large-scale wind energy projects provides communities with economic opportunities but also introduces impacts.