• March 12, 2024

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    Grid-Enhancing Technologies in Modern Energy Transmission

    The Pulse of Progress Smart Grid Technologies Energising our Future (symbol image, credit CLOU)

    Nations are struggling with the urgent need to add renewable energy sources to their power grids. The problems with traditional electrical networks stand out clearly.

  • March 8, 2024

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    International Women's Day 2024:
    Shining a Light on Women in Electrical Engineering

    Celebrating Women in Electrical Engineering this International Women's Day

    Every year on March 8th, International Women's Day celebrates the important roles and achievements of women around the world.

  • March 14, 2024

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    Carbon Capture and Storage:
    A Promising Technology for Reducing CO₂ Emissions?

    Carbon Capture and Storage A Balancing Act Between Industrial Emissions and Geological Containment (symbol image, credit CLOU)

    Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to the process of capturing waste carbon dioxide (CO2) from large point sources such as fossil fuel power plants or industrial facilities,

  • March 20, 2024

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    Ditch the Post-It Passwords:
    Better Password Management in the Digital Age

    Unlocking the Mystery The World's Most Secure Password (Not Really!)

    Passwords are crucial for protecting our data, money, and online identities. However, remembering unique and complex passwords for every account can be a challenge.

  • March 5, 2024

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    Advancing Battery Performance with Active BMS Techniques

    The CLOU Aqua E Pro 690 Liquid cooling System with all in one design and a capacity of 400 kWh

    Advanced BMS can help take battery performance to the next level through techniques like active thermal regulation, dynamic balancing, and state estimation.

  • March 4, 2024

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    Enhancing Power Grid Reliability:
    Strategies and Solutions

    Modern infrastructure and advanced technologies ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for communities and businesses (symbol image, credit CLOU)

    The power grid, a critical infrastructure, plays a pivotal role in delivering electricity to homes, businesses, and industries. However, power outages can have severe consequences, leading to disruptions in essential services, economic losses, and safety hazards.

  • March 20, 2024

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    When is Energy Truly Green?

    The Quest for Authentically Green Energy (symbol image, credit CLOU)

    In the quest for a cleaner planet, the term ‘green energy' has become a beacon of hope, a promise of a more sustainable future.

  • February 29, 2024

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    The Rise of Conducted Disturbances in Power Grids

    Balancing Act Renewable Energy Integration and Power Grid Stability (symbol image, credit CLOU)

    Conducted disturbances refer to temporary voltage or current abnormalities that are transmitted through the power lines themselves rather than through electromagnetic fields.

  • February 28, 2024

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    Ticking Away:
    The Pulse of Time in Electrical Metering

    Through the Prism of Precision The Spectrum of Synchronised Timekeeping in Electrical Metering (credit CLOU)

    For electrical utilities, metering consumption at the endpoint is essential for functions like load profiling, billing, demand forecasting and diagnosing potential issues in the distribution system.

  • March 22, 2024

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    Understanding N-1 Contingency Analysis in Power System Planning

    Ensuring a Stable Future The Role of N 1 Contingency Analysis in Power System Resilience

    As electric grids become more complex with larger shares of renewable energy, transmission system operators must carefully assess system reliability risks under foreseeable outage scenarios.

  • February 26, 2024

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    Vehicle-to-Grid Technology:
    Balancing on the Edge

    Power in Harmony The Future of Driving and Energy Sharing with V2G Technology (symbol image, credit CLOU)

    Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology facilitates a bidirectional electricity flow between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid

  • February 23, 2024

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    How AMI is Reshaping Utility Workforce Dynamics

    A dedicated utility engineer skillfully mounts a CLOU smart meter, marking a significant leap towards AMI integration (credit Ivy2)

    Utilities worldwide are currently undergoing a strategic shift towards implementing advanced metering infrastructure, also known as AMI or smart metering.