Metering Insights

Re-energizing the Future
The Next German Smart Meter Rollout

The adoption of smart meters stagnated for years. The German government is now attempting a fresh start, a tried-and-true strategy when things in the digital world become stuck.

Smart Grid Evolution in 2023
The Future of Energy Management

The world is still in the transition phase to large scale integrated smart grids. One additional challenge is the smooth integration of renewable energy sources together with energy storage technologies.

What is a Power Conversion System PCS?

A power conversion system is a mono- or bidirectional converter that can control the charging and discharging of batteries, perform AC and DC conversions, and directly supply power to an...

Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Smart Grid

A smart grid is the logical consequence of AMI solutions and the result of an evolutionary process. It is necessary to test and gradually incorporate new controls, notably the SCADA...

Benefits of Bidirectional Energy Meters

A bidirectional energy meter can record energy usage, monitor power generation, and estimate the cost of energy. The meter allows for more flexibility and information in electrical usage.

The Effects of Renewable Energy on Power Quality in the Grid

Power grid operators need to consider the total harmonic distortion. It has to be maintained as low as practicably possible. Higher power factor, lower peak currents, and more efficiency result...

Crest Factor for Voltage and Current

The crest factor can be used as additional indicator for the power quality in the grid. The impact on power transformers, circuit breakers and other elements like uninterrupted power supply...

The Efficiency of Solar Power at High Elevation

Photovoltaic panels at a higher altitude are receiving more solar radiation compared to the sea level, resulting in more generation of electricity.

The Challenges Of Electrical Power Grid Restoration

If a grid is running very close to its maximum capacity and a major event happens, e.g. fire in a generator, a whole power plant goes offline. The other plants...

Renewable Energies
The Different Types

Renewable energy technologies are becoming more popular as the cost continues to fall. These technologies have the ability to cut emissions and supply sustainable energy, which are crucial not only...

Power Grid Frequency
Why is it Important?

The grid frequency can be used to determine whether the network is in balance. If it drops below nominal, there is a higher demand than generation.

Distributed Energy Resources and Microgrid

Microgrids are used to provide power for remote or underserved communities, campuses, military bases, commercial and industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure.