Metering Insights

Legal Metrology in the Age of AI
Opportunities and Risks

Legal metrology is the system that keeps measurement fair and reliable in daily life. From how much electricity a household uses to the amount of fuel at the pump, it's...

Conductor Creep and Thermal Cycling
Why Copper and Aluminium Connections Loosen Over Time

In electrical installations, the long‑term stability of conductor connections is critical for safety and reliability. Engineers often assume that once a terminal is tightened to the correct torque, the joint...

Avocado Toast Standardization

The preparation and consumption of avocado toast has, in recent years, evolved from a casual culinary practice into a cornerstone of modern brunch culture. As with other critical infrastructures, the...

Dog Days in the Power Grid
Seasonal Patterns of Harmonic Disturbances

The "Dog Days" of summer, from late July to late August, are traditionally linked with heat and heavy air. The name comes from Sirius, the Dog Star, which rose with...

The Hidden Strain
How EV Fast Charging Impacts Distribution Networks

EV adoption is rising fast. Fast and ultra‑fast chargers (50 kW to 350 kW+) are essential for long‑distance travel and reducing driver wait times. But these high‑power charging points create concentrated loads...

From Wheat to Watts
How Feed‑In Tariffs Are Changing Rural Land Use

Executive SummaryFeed‑in tariffs (Einspeisevergütung) have incentivized rapid photovoltaic (PV) deployment across Germany and Europe. For many farmers, leasing land to solar operators now yields higher and more predictable returns than...

How to Keep the Grid Steady When Renewables Go Wild

The modern electrical grid is balancing on a moving target. Rising shares of solar, wind, and other renewable sources push flexibility to the forefront of system operations. Variability in generation...

Nuclear Energy's Changing Role in Power Systems

Global energy planners are re-evaluating nuclear power's position in national strategies, influenced by three key factors: escalating electricity requirements, decarbonization pressures, and technological evolution. This shift reflects practical responses to...

Active Ventilation Explosion-Proof System
Raising the Bar for Energy Storage Fire Safety

The rapid growth of energy storage systems (ESS) is reshaping global power infrastructure, but it brings new challenges for safety and reliability. As more lithium-ion batteries are deployed, the risk...

Cybersecurity for Smart Meters and AMI
Practical Risks and Real-World Protections

Today's electrical grids depend on smart meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as core digital components. This shift transforms how utilities operate. The mix of digital data collection and networked...

Clean Energy Just a Decade Away!

A Cheeky Review of Each Summer's Favourite Energy Breakthroughs When the mercury rises and the German Bundestag is empty, there's a special kind of electricity in the air—at least in...

Smart Meters
Driving Innovation in Utility Billing Practices

For decades, utility billing has relied on estimated usage and sporadic manual meter readings. This approach was subject to errors and often led to disputes between providers and customers over...