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.
January 13, 2023
January 12, 2023
Customs of Chinese Spring Festival
The first day of the first month of the lunar calendar is the biggest traditional festival in China, the Spring Festival. It is a time to welcome the warm spring, celebrate the new chapter in China’s history
January 3, 2023
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.
December 6, 2022
Enlit Europe 2022, Germany
The 29th Enlit Europe Expo was held at Messe Frankfurt International Exhibition Center, Germany from November 29 to December 1, 2022.
November 17, 2022
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 AC load in the absence of a power grid.
November 15, 2022
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 components.
November 14, 2022
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.
November 12, 2022
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 from decreased THD in the grid.
October 31, 2022
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 (UPS) needs to be considered during the planning stage.
October 26, 2022
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.
October 25, 2022
Photovoltaic Research Base at High Altitude
CLOU helped build China’s first photovoltaic research base at high altitude of 3900-4500 meters.
October 21, 2022
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 connected to the grid must start up in order to meet demand when that plant disconnects.
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