Metering Insights

Multi-Sampling Techniques for Harmonic Power Calculations

The proliferation of nonlinear loads on electrical power systems has led to an increase in harmonic distortions. Harmonics can reduce system efficiency, cause equipment overheating, and lead to premature failures....

Smart Meters and the Alleged Global Popcorn Shortage
Separating Fact from Fiction

The rise of smart meters, digital devices that monitor and record energy usage in real time, has transformed how utilities manage electricity distribution and how consumers interact with their energy...

What Really Builds Effective Engineering Teams
Beyond the Buzzwords

In electrical engineering, where a tiny oversight can mean a blown fuse—or a blown budget—the makeup of your team is as important as the specs on your datasheet. We all...

The Impact of Squirrel Migration on Smart Meter Rollouts

As the global energy sector transitions toward smarter, more efficient systems, the deployment of smart meters has become a core element of modern energy distribution. However, an unexpected challenge has...

Spain's 2025 Blackout
Why the Grid Went Dark (and Why It Wasn't the Sun's Fault)

When the lights went out across Spain and Portugal in April 2025, the rumour mill spun faster than a synchronous condenser on espresso. Was it a cyberattack? A solar overload?...

CLOU's Aqua-C2.5 Energy Storage System Passes Rigorous CSA TS-800 Fire Safety Test

CLOU Electronics'recent success with the CSA TS-800 fire test for its Aqua-C2.5 system has sparked widespread attention across social media and industry press. Completed in April 2025 under challenging,...

String PCS vs. Centralized PCS
Maximizing Reliability and Availability in Large-Scale Energy Storage

In the ever-evolving field of electrical energy storage, the architecture of the Power Conversion System (PCS) is a critical factor that can make or break the operational reliability of a...

Optimizing Power Delivery
Effective Energy Efficiency Programs for Utilities

Energy efficiency has become a critical focus area for electric utilities and their customers. With rising energy costs and climate change concerns, utilities must balance meeting electricity demand growth while reducing...

Energy Transition
Large-Scale Storage as the Key to Grid Stability

The transition to renewable energy is changing power systems globally. As countries speed up this 'energy transition' - known as the 'Energiewende' in Germany - integrating wind and solar power...

Load Profiling 101
How Utilities Optimize Energy Distribution

Effective energy distribution is essential for modern power grids. As electricity demand grows and renewable energy sources increase, utilities use load profiling to maintain grid stability and improve efficiency. Understanding...

From Barleycorns to Quantum Constants
The Evolution of Measurement Standards

Measurement is fundamental, yet often overlooked. The ability to quantify length, mass, time, and other physical properties forms the basis for science, technology, and infrastructure. Standards underpinning measurement affect everything...

Recently in a Galaxy Not So Far Away…

As we commemorate May the Fourth, let's explore how Yoda's wisdom can inspire and guide electrical engineers to master their craft and face challenges with confidence and wisdom.