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Jun 05, 2023

The Critical Role of Battery Monitoring Systems

Battery-powered Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems have become critical to numerous industries and applications. From renewable energy installations to data centers and critical infrastructure, reliable and uninterrupted operations have become an essential part of business operations. Battery monitoring systems have emerged as indispensable tools that provide valuable insights into batte...

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May 30, 2023

How Much Are EV Charger Outages & Truck Rolls Costing You?

According to J.D. Power’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, 43% of EV driver respondents had encountered broken public charging stations. Up to 25% of public U.S. EV chargers are out of operation at any given time, with these outages often going undetected until a technician is physically present. Outages are routinely due to a charger communication failure which leaves the Charg...

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Apr 10, 2023

Transformers in Short Supply: How Real-time Monitoring Can Keep the Lights On

Transformers are an essential part of the electrical grid infrastructure, as they are responsible for regulating voltage and transferring electrical energy between different parts of the grid. Without transformers, it would be impossible to transmit electricity over long distances or to deliver it to homes and businesses at the right voltage. However, despite their importance, there is currently...

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Apr 05, 2023

EXPLORING EV INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS INDUSTRIES: AUTO DEALERS

In order to meet automaker requirements for the continued sale of EVs, auto dealerships across the country are gearing up to install Level 2 and Level 3 (DC Fast) EV chargers. With most automakers issuing tight time frames to install these EV chargers by the beginning of 2024, dealers are running into supply chain bottle necks, permitting and design delays, and long lead times when it comes to...

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Feb 28, 2023

Improving Energy Efficiencies by Correcting Power Factor

As the demand for electricity continues to rise, it's becoming increasingly important for electric utilities to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste. One crucial factor in achieving these goals is power factor. Specifically, the relationship between power factor and energy efficiency as it applies to distribution transformers. Distribution transformers are an essential part of the electric...

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Feb 21, 2023

Avoiding Bottlenecks When Deploying EV Infrastructure

The U.S. has known for roughly two decades that it would eventually face a shortage of skilled electricians. Unfortunately, the shortage is hitting just as the National Electric Vehicle Investment (NEVI) program kickstarts the deployment of tens of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers nationwide. As a result, the industry will have to find innovative ways to minimize the labor required by...

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Feb 14, 2023

Extending the Service Life of Critical Assets

Electric utility companies rely on circuit breakers to protect their critical assets and ensure the reliability of the electric grid. However, many of the circuit breaker systems in use today are aging and replacing, upgrading, and installing these systems is not only complex, but costly. Over time, the physical components within a circuit breaker degrade. For example, the contacts in a circuit...

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Feb 07, 2023

Increasing Charger Uptime with Resilient Infrastructure

Electric vehicle (EV) ownership is on the rise in the U.S., but consumer surveys suggest that the EV charging experience needs to improve to address the lingering concerns of buyers. EV owners are worried about being able to reach their destinations, according to J.D. Power’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience ownership study, which found that vehicle range is the top thing on owners’ minds. A...

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Jan 25, 2023

Overcoming Obstacles in the EV Charging Industry

The Electric Vehicle (EV) charging industry is poised for rapid growth in 2023 following the approval of state plans for managing $1.5 billion in first-round funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021. However, the industry will need to overcome two challenges — one set by legislators and another inherent to the market. To be eligible for funding under the National...

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Oct 25, 2022

Understanding Switchgear

DC Fast Chargers, Switchgear, EV

A switchgear is a critical component of DC fast charging infrastructure which is composed of electrical panels with the task of receiving, distributing, and protecting the site’s power. Traditionally, these post-and-frame switchgear systems are comprised of multiple mixed-manufacturer electrical panels including breakers panels, a current transformer (CT) cabinet, and transformers. All of which...

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