Latest Smart Grid Technical Articles

Impact of Cyber-physical Systems on the Energy Transition

Read on to learn more about the impact of cyber-physical systems on the energy transition.

The Smarter E Europe 2022

Phenomenal Exhibition Success in Munich. Three triumphant exhibition days and two days full of inspiring conference sessions marked a real success…

Accelerating the Digital Transformation for Today’s Smart World

Global digital transformation is well underway, driven by artificial intelligence, a rapidly maturing 5G wireless network and Internet of Things…

DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC converters are a core element in renewable energy production and storage unit management. Putting numerous demands in terms of reliability…

Energy Usage at the Intersection of Smart Grid Infrastructure and Power

Read on to learn about the benefits of transitioning to IoT-based smart grid technology and its effect on energy usage.

The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Read on to learn more about the requirements for using IoT in smart grid and the challenges of applying IoT in smart grid.

Understanding the Architecture of Smart Grids

The final article in this series discusses the architecture and applications of the IoT and smart grids.

Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

The vast variety of power electronic conversion systems, characterized by differences in voltage and power ratings, operating and switching…

Understanding the Relationship Between the IoT and Smart Grids

This article explains the integration needed to connect smart grids with the internet of things.

Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

Renewable energy is energy from self-replenishing sources. The main sources of renewable energy include the sun, wind, and water. Renewable energy…

An Introduction to Microgrid Energy Management Systems

This article highlights the growth of microgrids and the components of these systems.

DC-Meters for Fair and Smart EV Fast Charge Billing

This article highlights LEM DC Billing Meter (DCBM) that is smart, extremely compact, and fully compliant with the German “Eichrecht” regulations.

Bidirectional Wireless EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration

This article highlights Finepower

Smart Solutions for 1500Voc 3-Level Central PV Inverters

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Tools and Implementation

In this article, learn about some different hardware-in-the-loop simulation tools, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they apply to power…

ATEX and the Power Management of Smart Gas Meters

This article features Texas Instrument on how the TPS62840 step-down converter in the DGR package can help system and equipment design teams meet…

DC Microgrids for Commercial or Industrial Buildings

This article features Fraunhofer, Siemens, and LEM technologies for DC microgrid with comparison of technical details and impact on applications.

Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

This article highlights universities in UK for power electronics development with Smart Transformer (ST) as a central control point in the…