Metering Insights

Green Energy Storage
Concrete Steps Forward?

Discover the recent energy storage breakthroughs with concrete, sparking debates between proponents and sceptics. From concrete supercapacitors to thermal and gravity storage methods, the future of these innovations remains promising...

Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Utilities and Power Companies
Strategies and Technologies

Energy efficiency has become a critical aspect of modern power systems in the era of sustainable development and climate change. Utilities and power companies worldwide can maximize energy efficiency by...

Smart Moves
Navigating the Communication Technology Landscape for Smart Meters

The choice of communication technology is crucial for smart metering, as power companies must weigh factors like coverage, cost, reliability, scalability, and integration to optimize grid management and meet customer...

The Evolution of Ancillary Services
Adaptation or Extinction?

As grid integration technologies such as smart grids and energy storage systems advance, the future of ancillary services, which mitigate frequency fluctuations caused by renewables, is uncertain. While their role...

Grounded for Safety
A Guide to Safe Earthing in Electrical Systems

Earthing is crucial for safety and reliability in electrical installations. Understanding principles and regular maintenance is essential for engineers and electricians.

The Safety Risks of Open CT Secondary Circuits

Leaving the secondary circuit of Current Instrument Transformers (CTs) open can result in the generation of dangerously high voltages, posing significant safety risks to personnel and equipment. Understanding the reasons...

Unifying Household Resource Monitoring
Efficiency Booster or Regulatory Nightmare?

Should household resource monitoring employ a unified communication protocol? The controversy surrounding this question lies in the trade-off between standardization and meeting the diverse infrastructure, regulatory, and specialized requirements of...

Opinion Piece
Strengthening Penalties for Energy Meter Tampering?

Strengthening penalties for energy meter tampering can act as a strong deterrent, fostering fairness, protecting revenues, and enhancing safety. However, concerns regarding wrongful convictions, disproportionate impact, resource allocation, and legal...

Data Protection 2.0
Why Backups and Redundancy Are Non-Negotiable

Backups and redundancy are vital components of a comprehensive data management strategy, offering protection against data loss and ensuring uninterrupted business operations. By employing a layered approach, individuals and companies...

Current Measurement Made Easy
Expert Insights for Metering

This article provides a comprehensive overview of current measurement methods in AC and DC circuits for electrical engineers. It examines the principles and pros/cons of techniques such as Shunt resistors,...

Evaluating Maintenance Approaches
An Overview of Different Strategies

Reliability-centered Maintenance (RCM) takes a proactive stance towards maintenance by placing emphasis on critical assets and preventing failures before they arise. Nevertheless, it entails in-depth analysis and can be a...

Illuminating the Dark Side
Lightning's Assault on Power Networks

Lightning strikes pose a significant risk to power grids, causing overvoltage transients and potential equipment damage. While transmission lines are more susceptible to direct strikes, distribution lines are prone to...