Metering Insights

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.

Workforce Transformation in Utilities
Labour Day Reflections on Skills, Diversity, and Digitalization

Labour Day is more than a date on the calendar—it's a nod to the people whose expertise and adaptability keep the lights on, quite literally. In the energy sector, this...

Energy Storage Integration
Metering and Monitoring Requirements

The integration of energy storage systems into the electric grid is accelerating as utilities and consumers adopt storage to improve grid reliability and resilience. Proper metering and monitoring of these...

Intelligent Systems
Augmenting Rather Than Replacing Human Capability

The swift progress, in intelligence (AI) and smart systems has stirred up discussions about how humans can work alongside advancing technology efficiently. There are differing opinions about the impact of...

When Energy Prices Go Negative
Understanding the Causes and Solutions

Negative wholesale electricity prices present a paradoxical challenge in modern power systems. While seemingly counterintuitive, these events reveal critical insights into grid operations and market dynamics. This analysis examines the...