Metering Insights

Rethinking N-1
Key Considerations for Utility Contingency Planning

Utility systems deliver essential services such as electricity and water, making reliable operation a complex task. Utilities must plan for potential disruptions, including equipment failures and severe weather events. This...

New Transmission Lines vs. Decentralization
The Future of Energy Infrastructure – Progress or Pipedream?

The energy market is changing rapidly. Two major trends - the growth of renewable energy and decentralization of power generation - are disrupting traditional utility business models. This poses an...

Capturing Abundance
Managing Surplus Solar Generation in Germany's Grid

Germany has rapidly expanded its solar energy capacity by installing rooftop solar panels nationwide. This growth in renewables has decreased fossil fuel dependence and progressed sustainability aims. However, it has...

The Interconnection Debate
Centralized vs Localized Electricity Grids

Modern society depends on reliable electricity supply, necessitating careful planning of electric grid infrastructure. Grid design involves tradeoffs between larger interconnected transmission systems and more localized distributed grids. Industry leaders...

Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs) in Modern Energy Systems

Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs) are becoming increasingly important in the transformation of energy systems to meet the demands of a changing power grid infrastructure. Rather than relying solely on building new...

The Three Kings of Smart Energy
Smart Meters, AMI Solutions, and Energy Storage

The energy landscape is evolving fast. Utilities and energy providers face increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure, integrate renewable energy, and offer customers more control. This transformation is being driven by...

Fault Ride-Through
The Hidden Challenge of Renewable Energy Adoption

Renewable power sources like wind and solar are fast becoming the backbone of modern electricity grids. Their cleaner energy and lower emissions are music to the environment's ears. But plugging...

Stepping Into 2025
Charged for Progress

The clock strikes midnight, and the hum of the grid whispers in the background. A wind turbine turns steadily in the night, its energy feeding into a system that never...

Carbon Capture or Carbon Cash? The Ethics of CO₂ Surcharges

As nations and industries strive to mitigate climate change, the implementation of carbon surcharges has emerged as a focal point of discussion. A carbon surcharge is essentially a fee imposed...

End-of-Year Clean-up for Engineers
Clearing the Clutter and Sparking Fresh Ideas

The magical time between Christmas and New Year's—a peculiar limbo where the festive cheer lingers, the calendar feels irrelevant, and I find myself in a strange mix of relaxation and...

A Christmas Carol for a Smarter Energy Future

There's something about the glow of Christmas lights that makes us pause, even if just for a moment. As we gather with friends and family, surrounded by warmth and festive...

The Dilemma of Dynamic Electricity Pricing in Germany

Opinion Piece Germany has long stood as a beacon of ambition in the global energy transition, or "Energiewende," with its bold push towards a sustainable future. But as the nation...