Metering Insights

Grid-Level Energy Storage for Peak Demand Management

Grid-level energy storage is a promising strategy for peak demand management that offers several advantages, including improved grid stability and the increased use of renewable energy sources.

What Is Power Quality and Why Is It Important?

Understanding power quality issues and taking measures to maintain good quality power is crucial to ensuring sustainable, safe, and efficient utilization of electrical systems and equipment.

From Traditional Electricity Distribution Systems to Smart Grids

The transition to a smart grid is not a quick or simple process. It requires careful planning, significant investment, and collaboration among stakeholders.

The Future of Prepayment Meters
What to expect?

The STS standard is a communications protocol that uses encryption to ensure secure transmission of key information between the prepayment meter and the vending system. This information typically includes meter...

Transitioning to Renewable Energy
Environmental Concerns and Energy Security

Traditional energy sources are subject to price volatility and supply disruptions due to political instability, while renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power provide a stable, domestic source...

Exploring the Possibilities of AI To Automate Power Grid Management

AI-driven smart grids have the potential to revolutionize the way we manage our energy systems. By leveraging AI technology, we can create intelligent energy systems that are more efficient, reliable...

Spring Hammer Test for Electronic Energy Meters

This type of test is carried out in order to ensure that the meter has been designed and manufactured to the required standard and will withstand impacts caused by external...

Glow Wire Test
Resistance to Heat and Fire

The glow wire flammability test is used to simulate the effect of heat that may occur in malfunctioning electrical energy meters, such as when components are overloaded or glowing.

Basic Information about UL Standards

Underwriters Laboratories (since 2022 renamed to UL Solutions) created the UL standards as product safety requirements for the American market starting more than one century ago.

The Hidden Pitfalls of the Energy Transition

By transitioning to renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower, we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The Power Grid
Why a Smart Meter AMI System is the Way to Go

The grid is managed by utility companies, who have the responsibility of ensuring that the electricity generated is distributed to all customers in an efficient and reliable manner.

Virtual Power Plants and the Energy Transition

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of distributed energy resources that are remotely connected and operated as one entity. The VPP's role is to ensure a stable energy...