Metering Insights

A New Way of Providing Energy
Energy-as-a-Service

The energy sector faces transformation driven by technological advances, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer demands. Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) has emerged as a model that shifts utilities from commodity sales to outcome-focused...

From Theory to Practice
The Struggles of Implementing 15-Minute Intervals in Energy Management

The concept of 15-minute intervals for electricity pricing and metering has gained significant awareness in recent years as a way to enable more effective demand response and support the integration...

Understanding Stray Voltage
What You Need to Know

Stray voltage, also known as neutral-to-earth voltage or touch potential, refers to the presence of electrical voltage between two conductive surfaces that a person or animal may come into contact...

Islands in the Sun
Crafting Sustainable Business Models for Grid Connectivity

Islands and other remote locations face unique challenges when it comes to electricity supply and distribution. Being isolated from centralized power grids requires developing self-contained systems to meet energy needs....

Building Skills for Tomorrow
Training for a Renewable Energy Workforce

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources represents a seismic shift for the global workforce. As nations phase out coal, oil, and natural gas in favour of solar,...

The Roadblocks to AMI
Challenges Utilities Face in Adopting Advanced Metering

The adoption of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) has been steadily increasing over the past decade, driven by utilities seeking greater efficiency and customers demanding more control over energy use. However,...

Energy Meter Forensics
Uncovering the Truth in Metering

Electricity meters are a critical component of the energy infrastructure, allowing utilities to accurately bill customers for their power usage. However, as with any measurement device, meters can malfunction or...

Quality of Service Management in AMI Systems
Ensuring Reliable Energy Distribution

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems are improving the way utilities manage energy distribution by enabling two-way communication between smart meters and utility providers. This intelligent infrastructure allows for remote meter...

Ensuring Reliability
Overcoming the Challenges of Expanding Power Grid Perimeters

Modern society depends on reliable delivery of electricity. As populations grow and new regions develop, power grids must expand to meet increasing energy demands. However, enlarging power grid perimeters poses...

Understanding PLC Crosstalk
A Closer Look at Signal Interference

Power line communication (PLC) has become an increasingly popular technology for transmitting data over existing electrical power lines. This approach provides a convenient and cost-effective way to enable smart grid...

The Psychology of Energy Conservation
How Behaviour Drives Smarter Grids

The journey toward more sustainable energy usage and smarter grids is not just a story of new technology. Equally important is the science behind motivating people to adopt healthier, more...

Understanding the C-Rate in Energy Storage
Striking a Balance for Safety and Performance

Advancements in energy storage technologies have opened up new possibilities for renewable energy integration and electric mobility. However, ensuring safety and performance remains a key challenge. One important factor that...