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Apr 23, 2024

Electrical Basics: Part 3

A circuit breaker is an electrical safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent conditions.

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Apr 16, 2024

Energy Theft Detection

Energy theft, often referred to as “electricity diversion” or “meter tampering,” is the unauthorized consumption of electricity made by illegal connections or the bypassing of meters. This illicit practice is often hard to identify and can lead to substantial revenue losses, compromised grid integrity, and potential safety hazards.

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Apr 09, 2024

Electrical Basics: Part 2

To charge their batteries, EVs need to connect to a power source that can deliver a certain amount of energy over a certain period of time. But what is the difference between power and energy, and why does it matter for EV charging?

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Mar 19, 2024

Electrical Basics: Part 1

With so many new EV charging business development opportunities, the EV infrastructure industry is seeing an explosion in the growth of new people entering the space. However, the ecosystem of EV fast charging sites can be complex and overwhelming to understand for those new to it.

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Mar 13, 2024

Transformer Life Prediction

The INCON® Distribution Transformer Monitor (DTM) provides continuous, meter-grade precision performance monitoring of high-value, mission critical, low voltage pad mount and conventional pole mount transformers. By continuously monitoring the key indicators of a transformer’s performance, including temperature and load, the The DTM not only tracks the loss of life in a transformer but also...

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Nov 15, 2023

The O&M Benefits of Continuous Battery Monitoring

The O&M Benefits of Continuous Battery Monitoring The battery technologies that most often make industry headlines these days are those that hold promise for integrating renewably generated power. But advances in other applications deserve attention as well, especially when they offer utilities substantial operations and maintenance (O&M) benefits. Lead-acid batteries have supplied tried-and-tru...

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Aug 16, 2023

Proactive Power Management for Data Centers

In the dynamic world of data centers, where uptime and reliability are crucial, one component often overlooked is the battery system. Batteries serve as a vital backup power source, ensuring uninterrupted operations during power outages. Data centers operate in an environment where even the slightest disruption can have significant consequences. Unplanned power outages can result in costly...

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Jun 27, 2023

How Circuit Breaker Monitoring Can Support Data-Driven Decision Making for Grid Optimization

In the dynamic landscape of the electric utility industry, the ability to make informed decisions and optimize grid performance is crucial for ensuring reliable power supply to customers. Traditional approaches to grid management are being transformed by circuit breaker monitoring systems and the wealth of data they generate. By harnessing this data and adopting a data-driven decision-making...

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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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