CLOUGLOBAL News

The Double-Edged Sword
AI and Job Evolution in the Energy Industry

As we approach Labour Day 2024, a timely moment for reflection, the energy sector stands at a major juncture shaped by emerging technologies and evolving priorities.

The Future is Local
Exploring the Idea of Energy Democracy

'Energy democracy' is an exciting idea gaining interest worldwide. It's about communities controlling their own energy – how it's made, shared and used.

Enhancing Grid Resilience
Energy Storage Systems in Transmission Infrastructures

The electric grid is a complex interconnected network responsible for delivering electricity from power plants to end-use customers.

Major Update in Machinery Directive
Transitioning to Digital User Instructions

Big news for manufacturers and distributors of electrical machinery and smart devices in Europe! The Machinery Directive has been updated, aligning with the new machinery regulation by allowing digital user...

Deluge in Dubai
Lessons for Utilities from the Downpour

In an unusual turn of events, Dubai recently experienced severe rainfall, testing the robustness of its power infrastructure against the forces of nature.

The Road is Long
Smart Grid Standards

While the road to universal smart grid standards is fraught with challenges, the process is essential. The potential benefits of a fully interoperable smart grid are too significant to ignore.

Let It Go
Grid Congestion and Permitting Hurdles in the Electrical Energy Sector

The electrical energy sector faces ongoing challenges in transporting power from generation sources to areas of high consumption due to constraints of the transmission grid infrastructure and associated permitting processes.

Power in Balance
Strategic Benefits of Demand Side Management for Utilities

Electric utilities face continuous pressure to meet ever-growing energy demand while also adapting their generation mixes towards sustainable models aligned with emissions reduction goals.

Unlocking the True Potential of AMI Systems
The Impact of Once-a-Day Data Readings

AMI systems were initially designed to streamline utility operations through automated meter data collection. Yet, their full potential is often underutilized, as legacy daily or interval read strategies may not...

Another Brick in the Wall
Building Smart Power Systems in the Digital Age

The digitization of power systems is a pivotal development in our pursuit of a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable energy future. It heralds a new era where energy not only...

Dust in the Wind
The Sahara's Role in Europe's Solar Output

Saharan dust, a natural atmospheric phenomenon, involves the movement of mineral-rich sand and dust particles from the Sahara Desert across vast geographical expanses.

Shadows Over Solar
The North American Eclipse and Its Grid-Scale Implications

On the 8th of April 2024, North America was the stage for an astronomical marvel as a total solar eclipse journeyed across the skies.