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Energy meters are essential devices for measuring and recording electrical energy consumption across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. At CLOU, we recognize the growing importance of sustainable manufacturing and are shifting to efficient, environmentally friendly practices. This article outlines key methods used to reduce our environmental footprint while maintaining high-quality production. Reducing Energy Consumption Minimizing …

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It was a dark and stormy night – the kind where howling winds and lashing rain threaten electricity lines. Inside a dim factory, the drone of machinery seemed the only normalcy, until the lights flickered briefly. In that instant, a silent domino effect began. A motor sputtered and clunked as it reset. Somewhere, a server …

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Energy loss is an integral part of any system that generates, transmits, or uses energy. However, this loss often goes unnoticed or is seen as simply the cost of doing business. For engineers, overlooking or underestimating energy loss can lead to major financial, environmental, and safety issues. By understanding the hidden costs behind energy loss, …

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Thanksgiving is a time to pause, to breathe, to let the world slow down just enough to feel the rhythm of its gears grinding beneath the surface. But in the energy sector—where wires hum like whispers and meters spin their silent truths—the world never really stops. It can't. Light doesn't wait. Power doesn't pause. And …

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Somewhere deep in the heart of a control room, screens glow with endless streams of numbers, charts, and blinking alerts. Data flows in torrents—kilowatts, voltage spikes, consumption peaks—flooding every corner of the system. It's hypnotic, almost beautiful, but here's the unsettling truth: all that data might be leading nowhere. Without the right tools, strategies, and …

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Energy meters are the unsung heroes of the utility sector. They quietly measure and record how much electricity homes and businesses use – data that's vital for billing, planning and keeping the lights on. As the grid evolves with solar panels, electric cars and more, meter accuracy matters more than ever. Let's look at why …

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Blockchain has become a bit of a buzzword in energy circles lately. The idea is to use this distributed ledger technology to make energy trading more transparent, secure and efficient. Especially for decentralized markets like local microgrids. On the face of it, blockchain seems a neat fit for the energy sector. But is it really …

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Opinion piece The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought us many wonders. We've got AI playing chess and Go like a world champion, writing questionable poetry, and even suggesting what meal you might want to eat next (thanks, smart fridge—you really get me). But for all these advances, there's one area where AI has …

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