This presentation was given at the EDA Upper Canada District Metering Technologies Group and discusses why meters are round and possibly changes for the future.
This presentation discusses why meters are round, the infrastructure that supports round socket-based meters and how this may change based on new technologies and new uses for metering including sub metering, street lights and electric vehicles.
PiNG aims to make smart buildings accessible to everyone by creating an affordable and easy-to-use system to connect any electrical device to the internet for remote control, monitoring, and power savings. The global smart grid and internet of things markets, which PiNG's product would serve, are each expected to reach tens of billions of euros in the next five years. PiNG differs from other solutions through its choice of technologies, design approach, control and metering capabilities, and plug-and-play functionality.
The document is a product brief from Illumient that summarizes their smart off-grid solar and wind lighting solutions. It describes their lights as delivering the lowest cost of ownership and highest performance through remote monitoring and maintenance over the internet. It then provides details on the various pole, lighting, and power options available and describes the key components of their systems including solar panels, wind turbines, LED lights, control software, batteries, and more.
This presentation was given during the General Session of the 2108 North Carolina Electric Meter School. Topics covered included how metering has changed from the 1870s to now, the status of AMI, Smart Meters and a Smartgrid, and how meter services play a role in the utility of the future.
This presentation looks into where the industry is heading, what to look for, how new technologies are applied, and what to expect in the future. 11.02.2018
Coin based mobile charger using solar tracking systemIRJET Journal
This document describes a coin-based mobile phone charging system that uses solar energy. The system allows users to insert coins to pay for charging their mobile phones. It uses a solar panel and solar tracking system to capture solar energy which is then used to charge phones via the coin-operated chargers. The system is controlled by a microcontroller that detects coins, tracks the sun for optimal solar exposure, and manages the charging process. It is designed to provide convenient public mobile phone charging without needing access to a standard electrical outlet.
Myths and Legends of Microinverters and Other DC Power Converters for Solar E...Rick Borry
See: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/1119
Dan Lepinski, a forty year veteran of the solar industry will share his experience and insight on DC to AC power conversion. This webinar will cover an overview of the technology and hardware, as well as applications in residential, commercial and utility-scale solar power facilities.
Cost, reliability and efficiency are all factors in selecting the best inverter technology in any application. We have seen tremendous cost reductions in the installation of solar power over the past several years. Most of this is attributable to the steeply declining price of PV modules. What will it take to see similar progress in other Balance of System costs, such as inverters?
Please join us to share Dan’s vast expertise and experience, and gain valuable insight to the next frontier of solar power generation.
This presentation discusses why meters are round, the infrastructure that supports round socket-based meters and how this may change based on new technologies and new uses for metering including sub metering, street lights and electric vehicles.
PiNG aims to make smart buildings accessible to everyone by creating an affordable and easy-to-use system to connect any electrical device to the internet for remote control, monitoring, and power savings. The global smart grid and internet of things markets, which PiNG's product would serve, are each expected to reach tens of billions of euros in the next five years. PiNG differs from other solutions through its choice of technologies, design approach, control and metering capabilities, and plug-and-play functionality.
The document is a product brief from Illumient that summarizes their smart off-grid solar and wind lighting solutions. It describes their lights as delivering the lowest cost of ownership and highest performance through remote monitoring and maintenance over the internet. It then provides details on the various pole, lighting, and power options available and describes the key components of their systems including solar panels, wind turbines, LED lights, control software, batteries, and more.
This presentation was given during the General Session of the 2108 North Carolina Electric Meter School. Topics covered included how metering has changed from the 1870s to now, the status of AMI, Smart Meters and a Smartgrid, and how meter services play a role in the utility of the future.
This presentation looks into where the industry is heading, what to look for, how new technologies are applied, and what to expect in the future. 11.02.2018
Coin based mobile charger using solar tracking systemIRJET Journal
This document describes a coin-based mobile phone charging system that uses solar energy. The system allows users to insert coins to pay for charging their mobile phones. It uses a solar panel and solar tracking system to capture solar energy which is then used to charge phones via the coin-operated chargers. The system is controlled by a microcontroller that detects coins, tracks the sun for optimal solar exposure, and manages the charging process. It is designed to provide convenient public mobile phone charging without needing access to a standard electrical outlet.
Myths and Legends of Microinverters and Other DC Power Converters for Solar E...Rick Borry
See: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/1119
Dan Lepinski, a forty year veteran of the solar industry will share his experience and insight on DC to AC power conversion. This webinar will cover an overview of the technology and hardware, as well as applications in residential, commercial and utility-scale solar power facilities.
Cost, reliability and efficiency are all factors in selecting the best inverter technology in any application. We have seen tremendous cost reductions in the installation of solar power over the past several years. Most of this is attributable to the steeply declining price of PV modules. What will it take to see similar progress in other Balance of System costs, such as inverters?
Please join us to share Dan’s vast expertise and experience, and gain valuable insight to the next frontier of solar power generation.
Then … Now … and Tomorrow. This presentation discusses how meters, loads, and communications have changed over the years and why it is important today. Standards Changes are reviewed as well as new definitions.
At the 2021 North Carolina Electric Meter School, Tom Lawton gave the Opening Keynote on smart meters and the increasingly important role the meter is playing in the smart grid.
DC metering is becoming increasingly important due to growing DC applications like electric vehicle charging and renewable energy storage. While DC metering faced challenges in the past due to a lack of standards and testing capabilities, work over the last several years has established the basic tools needed, including an ANSI DC metering standard, test labs for traceable calibrations, and guidance for manufacturers. As DC applications continue expanding to areas like data centers and microgrids, further evolution of technologies and standards for DC metering will be required to properly support billing and regulation in these applications.
Wireless Charging Technologies and Markets 2018 report by Yole DéveloppementYole Developpement
The way consumers charge their smart devices is about to drastically change, with wireless smartphone charging systems expected to surpass 1Billion units per year by 2024.
More information on https://www.i-micronews.com/category-listing/product/wireless-charging-technologies-and-markets-2018.html
Presentation to BRE event on 30 Nov 2010, covering technical challenges arising from the first phase of work in the British smart meter design programme being lead by Ofgem.
Post recession outlook of the electronics industry and connectors roadmappranaliparab
This document provides a summary and analysis of the electronics industry and connector market from 2009-2019. It examines how the 2008-2009 recession impacted the industry and provides forecasts for recovery. It also outlines several technology roadmaps, including trends in areas like semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and data storage that will influence connector demand and design. Product roadmaps are provided for specific connector types like IC sockets. The document aims to help connector companies understand and prepare for the changing requirements and challenges in the coming years.
This document describes a footstep power generation system developed by a group of students. The system uses piezoelectric sensors to capture energy from human footfalls and convert it to electrical energy. An Arduino microcontroller is used to regulate and store the generated voltage in a battery. The highest voltage generated was 8.29V, which can be used to charge mobile phones or other devices. The system provides a renewable energy source and has potential applications in places with high foot traffic like railway stations.
Hearing, Touching, Smelling, Seeing... What will be the next improvement MEMS...Yole Developpement
Hearing, Touching, Smelling, Seeing... What will be the next improvement MEMS will bring to our senses?
MEMS is a “transfer function” using semiconductor micro-machining based technologies to create devices replacing more complex, bulky or less sensitive devices.
•The 5 criteria that determine a MEMS success: size reduction, potential cost reduction, “good enough” specifications, simpler manufacturing compared to existing solutions (less mechanical parts for e.g.) & reliability.
•Among all the different MEMS devices in development that could have a significant growth in the future, we foresee gas sensors as the next success for the MEMS industry.
•In any case, at least 10 to 15 years of development are necessary to achieve all the successful criteria.
Gas sensors are likely to have a marketrampup.
pptWhitepaper 03-smart grid-the future of the electric power systemavvariharish
This document provides an introduction to the smart grid, including:
1. What the smart grid is, how it allows two-way communication between producers and consumers to better balance supply and demand.
2. Why the smart grid matters to more efficiently utilize the electric grid and reduce emissions by flattening demand.
3. A brief history of smart grid projects starting in the early 2000s in Italy and the US.
The Future of Electricity - JM Seara - Jan 18José M Seara
I was honored to be the keynote speaker for the EnergyTech Spain conference, where I had the opportunity to explain my vision on the Future of the Electricity: Distributed Resources, Decentralization, Digitalization, and development of new Business Models that will result in a more flexible, dynamic and resilient system enabled as a Platform connecting multiple players in a multidirectional way.
From then to now, this presentation discusses the challenges facing the meter shop today. Included in this discussion is AMI installments, meter farms, and meter qualification testing.
TESCO has been working very hard to develop new products and services to become the primary outside metering resource for electric utilities. In this presentation, we feature 16 new products that will be released this year.
Automatski Corporation provides a smart meter solution that combines electricity, water, gas, and heat metering into one system. Smart meters are remotely read, eliminating estimated bills, and provide outage notifications and energy usage alerts. They allow easier switching between energy retailers and more control over energy usage. Automatski's solution includes smart meter devices, gateways, cloud systems, analytics, scheduling, and support services.
Metering and Submetering Guide for ContractorsEEReports.com
This document provides an overview of metering and submetering for contractors. It defines key terms related to energy management systems, describes how submetering works and the types of submetering devices available. Submetering allows building owners to track individual system usage, identify inefficiencies, ensure systems are functioning properly and quantify savings from energy upgrades. The document notes that New York has high electricity costs, making submetering an attractive option. It outlines the submetering installation process and notes that utilities and NYSERDA provide incentives to support submetering projects. In summary, the document promotes submetering as an opportunity for contractors to expand their business and create long-term customer relationships through ongoing energy management services.
Zpryme Report on Distribution Sensors for QinetiQPaula Smith
The distribution sensor market is growing and will continue to grow over the next 5 years, driven by investments from utilities. The largest investments will come from investor-owned utilities in the US and China. Distribution sensors are critical for improving grid reliability, integrating renewable energy, and providing utilities with real-time grid monitoring capabilities. Key needs among utilities include sensors that measure current, enable fault detection and location, and monitor power quality.
The Benefits of LED and Smart Street Lighting.pdfomeradeniz
This document summarizes the key findings from a survey of various US cities that have implemented LED and smart street lighting projects. It finds that these projects achieved significant energy savings averaging 66% by replacing older street lights with more efficient LED fixtures. Some cities saved as much as 80% on energy costs. Smart lighting systems provided additional operational efficiencies and reduced maintenance costs. The document outlines the benefits from LED lighting alone and from adding smart controls. It also discusses challenges faced and how various technologies have been implemented.
DC metering is becoming increasingly important due to growing DC power applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers. Standards and tools for DC metering are being developed to provide accurate billing for this energy. Utilities and manufacturers are working to respond to demand through standards, calibrations, and guidance. As DC applications continue advancing, the requirements and technologies for DC metering will also need to evolve.
Team Nile conducted a feasibility study for Avista Corporation to analyze solutions for closing three transmission lines in the Big Bend area. They used PowerWorld simulator to test designs under heavy summer and high transfer load cases. For the high transfer case, Team Nile proposed three solutions: the most expensive option involving extensive new transmission lines and substations; the least expensive focusing on reconductoring and capacitor/reactor banks; and the most cost-effective option. They analyzed each design's ability to prevent overloads during contingency scenarios and produced cost analyses for Avista.
Evolution to Revolution - Why disruption of Status Quo is importantPulkit Bhatnagar
Strategy Paper on how Indian companies (and elsewhere) need to continuously disrupt their thinking processes and challenge the status quo, to ensure sustained growth, and keep their stakeholders happy.
This document provides a summary of the solar photovoltaic markets and technology publication for December 2016. It includes the following sections:
- Markets & Trends: Reviews the year 2016 including SunEdison's bankruptcy, China's policy changes, and record-low module prices. It also examines forecasts for 2017 and the potential impacts of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Applications & Installations: Features stories on solar vehicles, utility-scale projects in Spain with prices as low as €0.038/kWh, and asset performance analysis.
- Industry & Suppliers: Includes segments on DC optimizer trends, survival strategies for small solar firms, Industry 4.0 technologies, and the global inverter
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
Then … Now … and Tomorrow. This presentation discusses how meters, loads, and communications have changed over the years and why it is important today. Standards Changes are reviewed as well as new definitions.
At the 2021 North Carolina Electric Meter School, Tom Lawton gave the Opening Keynote on smart meters and the increasingly important role the meter is playing in the smart grid.
DC metering is becoming increasingly important due to growing DC applications like electric vehicle charging and renewable energy storage. While DC metering faced challenges in the past due to a lack of standards and testing capabilities, work over the last several years has established the basic tools needed, including an ANSI DC metering standard, test labs for traceable calibrations, and guidance for manufacturers. As DC applications continue expanding to areas like data centers and microgrids, further evolution of technologies and standards for DC metering will be required to properly support billing and regulation in these applications.
Wireless Charging Technologies and Markets 2018 report by Yole DéveloppementYole Developpement
The way consumers charge their smart devices is about to drastically change, with wireless smartphone charging systems expected to surpass 1Billion units per year by 2024.
More information on https://www.i-micronews.com/category-listing/product/wireless-charging-technologies-and-markets-2018.html
Presentation to BRE event on 30 Nov 2010, covering technical challenges arising from the first phase of work in the British smart meter design programme being lead by Ofgem.
Post recession outlook of the electronics industry and connectors roadmappranaliparab
This document provides a summary and analysis of the electronics industry and connector market from 2009-2019. It examines how the 2008-2009 recession impacted the industry and provides forecasts for recovery. It also outlines several technology roadmaps, including trends in areas like semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and data storage that will influence connector demand and design. Product roadmaps are provided for specific connector types like IC sockets. The document aims to help connector companies understand and prepare for the changing requirements and challenges in the coming years.
This document describes a footstep power generation system developed by a group of students. The system uses piezoelectric sensors to capture energy from human footfalls and convert it to electrical energy. An Arduino microcontroller is used to regulate and store the generated voltage in a battery. The highest voltage generated was 8.29V, which can be used to charge mobile phones or other devices. The system provides a renewable energy source and has potential applications in places with high foot traffic like railway stations.
Hearing, Touching, Smelling, Seeing... What will be the next improvement MEMS...Yole Developpement
Hearing, Touching, Smelling, Seeing... What will be the next improvement MEMS will bring to our senses?
MEMS is a “transfer function” using semiconductor micro-machining based technologies to create devices replacing more complex, bulky or less sensitive devices.
•The 5 criteria that determine a MEMS success: size reduction, potential cost reduction, “good enough” specifications, simpler manufacturing compared to existing solutions (less mechanical parts for e.g.) & reliability.
•Among all the different MEMS devices in development that could have a significant growth in the future, we foresee gas sensors as the next success for the MEMS industry.
•In any case, at least 10 to 15 years of development are necessary to achieve all the successful criteria.
Gas sensors are likely to have a marketrampup.
pptWhitepaper 03-smart grid-the future of the electric power systemavvariharish
This document provides an introduction to the smart grid, including:
1. What the smart grid is, how it allows two-way communication between producers and consumers to better balance supply and demand.
2. Why the smart grid matters to more efficiently utilize the electric grid and reduce emissions by flattening demand.
3. A brief history of smart grid projects starting in the early 2000s in Italy and the US.
The Future of Electricity - JM Seara - Jan 18José M Seara
I was honored to be the keynote speaker for the EnergyTech Spain conference, where I had the opportunity to explain my vision on the Future of the Electricity: Distributed Resources, Decentralization, Digitalization, and development of new Business Models that will result in a more flexible, dynamic and resilient system enabled as a Platform connecting multiple players in a multidirectional way.
From then to now, this presentation discusses the challenges facing the meter shop today. Included in this discussion is AMI installments, meter farms, and meter qualification testing.
TESCO has been working very hard to develop new products and services to become the primary outside metering resource for electric utilities. In this presentation, we feature 16 new products that will be released this year.
Automatski Corporation provides a smart meter solution that combines electricity, water, gas, and heat metering into one system. Smart meters are remotely read, eliminating estimated bills, and provide outage notifications and energy usage alerts. They allow easier switching between energy retailers and more control over energy usage. Automatski's solution includes smart meter devices, gateways, cloud systems, analytics, scheduling, and support services.
Metering and Submetering Guide for ContractorsEEReports.com
This document provides an overview of metering and submetering for contractors. It defines key terms related to energy management systems, describes how submetering works and the types of submetering devices available. Submetering allows building owners to track individual system usage, identify inefficiencies, ensure systems are functioning properly and quantify savings from energy upgrades. The document notes that New York has high electricity costs, making submetering an attractive option. It outlines the submetering installation process and notes that utilities and NYSERDA provide incentives to support submetering projects. In summary, the document promotes submetering as an opportunity for contractors to expand their business and create long-term customer relationships through ongoing energy management services.
Zpryme Report on Distribution Sensors for QinetiQPaula Smith
The distribution sensor market is growing and will continue to grow over the next 5 years, driven by investments from utilities. The largest investments will come from investor-owned utilities in the US and China. Distribution sensors are critical for improving grid reliability, integrating renewable energy, and providing utilities with real-time grid monitoring capabilities. Key needs among utilities include sensors that measure current, enable fault detection and location, and monitor power quality.
The Benefits of LED and Smart Street Lighting.pdfomeradeniz
This document summarizes the key findings from a survey of various US cities that have implemented LED and smart street lighting projects. It finds that these projects achieved significant energy savings averaging 66% by replacing older street lights with more efficient LED fixtures. Some cities saved as much as 80% on energy costs. Smart lighting systems provided additional operational efficiencies and reduced maintenance costs. The document outlines the benefits from LED lighting alone and from adding smart controls. It also discusses challenges faced and how various technologies have been implemented.
DC metering is becoming increasingly important due to growing DC power applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers. Standards and tools for DC metering are being developed to provide accurate billing for this energy. Utilities and manufacturers are working to respond to demand through standards, calibrations, and guidance. As DC applications continue advancing, the requirements and technologies for DC metering will also need to evolve.
Team Nile conducted a feasibility study for Avista Corporation to analyze solutions for closing three transmission lines in the Big Bend area. They used PowerWorld simulator to test designs under heavy summer and high transfer load cases. For the high transfer case, Team Nile proposed three solutions: the most expensive option involving extensive new transmission lines and substations; the least expensive focusing on reconductoring and capacitor/reactor banks; and the most cost-effective option. They analyzed each design's ability to prevent overloads during contingency scenarios and produced cost analyses for Avista.
Evolution to Revolution - Why disruption of Status Quo is importantPulkit Bhatnagar
Strategy Paper on how Indian companies (and elsewhere) need to continuously disrupt their thinking processes and challenge the status quo, to ensure sustained growth, and keep their stakeholders happy.
This document provides a summary of the solar photovoltaic markets and technology publication for December 2016. It includes the following sections:
- Markets & Trends: Reviews the year 2016 including SunEdison's bankruptcy, China's policy changes, and record-low module prices. It also examines forecasts for 2017 and the potential impacts of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Applications & Installations: Features stories on solar vehicles, utility-scale projects in Spain with prices as low as €0.038/kWh, and asset performance analysis.
- Industry & Suppliers: Includes segments on DC optimizer trends, survival strategies for small solar firms, Industry 4.0 technologies, and the global inverter
Similar to Metering - The Shape of Things to Come (20)
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Letter and Document Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Sol...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on automated letter generation for Bonterra Impact Management using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Interested in deploying letter generation automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Development Services in 2024Intelisync
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Metering - The Shape of Things to Come
1. Slide 110/02/2012 Slide 1
Metering – the Shape of Things
to Come?
EDA Upper Canada District
Metering Technologies Group
Prepared by Tom Lawton, TESCO
Edit by Jim McGill, Canadian National Sales Manager
The Eastern Specialty Company
2. Slide 2
ANSI Meters are round. We all know this.
ANSI C12.1 shows “typical” wiring diagrams and drawings
of standard round meters, specifications for sockets show
round drawings. In our specifications we stop short only
of saying that meters MUST round. But our infrastructure
is overwhelmingly set up for round, socket based meters
and anything else is “unthinkable”.
ANSI meters have been round since before they were
ANSI (ANSI was founded May 14, 1918).
This is the EDA Working Group. EDA was formed in 1922
and most of the initial meter designs in use were already
round or moving that way. Within 20 years of that time
and by the time ANSI was founded virtually all electric
meters in use were round and have remained so to this
day, more than another hundred years into the future.
Our World Is Round
3. Slide 3
Electrons are round, Q.E.D., Quod erat demonstrandum; thus it is
proved
– All Electric Meters should be round.
Questions?
But in meter school it was pointed out to me….
4. Slide 4
The First meters were effectively clocks. Analog clocks have
typically always been round. The first unit of commercial energy
measurement in the U.S. was Lamp-hours.
• The meter simply measured the amount of time that there was energy on
the circuit.
• The only electrical devices on the circuit were light bulbs all of the same
type and each using virtually the same amount of energy.
• Bills were presented by time and the number of light bulbs (lamps) on the
circuit.
• There were no switches so you could not turn any individual lamp, you
could only switch off the entire circuit – which turned the meter on and off.
This is also why meters had dials on them.
Why Are Meters Round?
5. Slide 5
We moved from analog dials to
digital displays. But this did not
fundamentally change our
infrastructure.
Which raises an interesting
question;
• Is there a compelling reason
for them not to be round?
Infrastructure
6. Slide 6
Is there a compelling reason?
We have an infrastructure that
accepts round, socket based
meters. The cost associated
with rewiring every residence
and commercial location is
quite high and would have to
provide a return to the utility.
Infrastructure
7. Slide 7
Our industry is very slow to change infrastructure. Socket based
metering became the nearly universally accepted metering style
between the late 1940’s and the early 1960’s but even now
seventy years later we still have a significant number of A-base
installations throughout North America. Most have adapters in
them now but only in the past twenty years have we stopped
manufacturing A Base meters.
Changing Infrastructure
8. Slide 8
We have been using Test Switches since the early 1910’s. The Test
Switch solved the problem early on of being able to separate the
metering circuit from the power being delivered to the facility. Large
commercial installations could have their meter changed, serviced,
tested without interrupting the service to the facility by simply opening
the switches to the metering circuit.
The switches used at the time were knife blade switches as these were
the switches in common use at the time for industrial applications.
The Test Switch Example
9. Slide 9
We still use test switches with knife blade switches. Why? They
work and the infrastructure is established. Field technicians
understand how to operate them safely, field test equipment is
designed to interface to them. Changing would present a
significant financial cost to the utility, present a training and
potential safety challenge, a financial burden to replace every
installation and change or replace all of the field test equipment.
The system is not broken so there is no need to “fix it.”
Some Things Do Not Change
10. Slide 10
Clearly the IEC countries evolved with non-round meters, but there is no
evidence that ANSI will ever convert to IEC meters nor IEC to ANSI meters.
There is an interesting exception to this though that has occurred as a result of
AMI.
Several Caribbean countries that were traditionally IEC found they were having
trouble receiving IEC AMI meters. ANSI style meter manufacturer's had meters
and infrastructure readily available and were ready and able to support their
new Caribbean customers along with their existing Caribbean customers.
Several islands now have a mixed population of IEC style and ANSI style
meters).
Is There Any Movement Away From
Round Meters?
11. Slide 11
Perhaps we will not. That is always a possibility.
So Why Would We Ever Move Away From
Round Meters?
12. Slide 12
There are approximately 145 million connected customers for
ANSI meters in the U.S., another 16 million in Canada, and 33
million in Mexico.
However new markets are emerging. And these new markets
will have meters that are not necessarily best suited to be ANSI
style meters.
But the Numbers May Move Us That Way…..
13. Slide 13
There are an estimated 26 to 44 million street lights in
the U.S. and over 300 million in the world.
Many of these are going to want to have cellular
service on the pole. If we assume only 10 to 20% of
these street lights are eventually outfitted with cellular
service this represents roughly another 5 million end
points in the U.S. alone and 30 to 50 million in the
world.
For the U.S. this means that street light meters could
represent a market of roughly one third the size of
standard meters – with virtually no installed base at
this time. This is clearly a growth market – and this is
a market that an ANSI meter is poorly suited for.
Street Lights and Street Poles
14. Slide 14
Street light meters have evolved over the past several years
and several are now revenue grade meters – but do not
have anything like an ANSI form factor.
A similar form factor is being used for cellular applications
on top of the pole. And cellular is not the only technology
vying for a spot on top of the pole. Municipalities, utilities
and other private sector enterprises want to put anything
from pollution monitoring devices to security cameras and
more. New ideas are being suggested even as we are
discussing this topic. Some, or all of these applications will
require metering.
This makes the potential market size for these meters more
than half of the size of the existing ANSI meter market size
in the US and Canada – and growing.
Street Lights and Street Poles
15. Slide 15
Electric Vehicle Chargers - these applications are putting in
embedded meters. There are presently between 50,000
and 60,000 vehicle chargers in the U.S. as of summer of
2018 with this number beginning to rise exponentially. By
some estimates (using TESLA’s network as a baseline)
there are nine to 10 chargers per location. This does not
include home chargers which typically would not need to be
metered. Not a huge market, but the energy coming
through these points has the potential to single handedly
grow our entire market for electricity in the U.S., Canada,
and beyond.
Sub metering – this is now approved and was approved with
an eye toward the electric vehicle charging market. The
sub-metering market sometimes uses ANSI style meters but
often uses lower cost, lower accuracy, non-ANSI meters.
Electric Vehicle Charging
16. Slide 16
Depending on the Province, the Utility may be able to sell and
meter this power or the Utility will put a conventional meter at the
feeder for a charging station and an independent third party will
sell the power at the chargers.
Whoever is selling the power at each charger – utility or third
party – the meter used there will not be a meter with an ANSI
form factor.
Electric Vehicle Charging
17. Slide 17
These applications represent a significant amount of new demand for electric
Utilities. Electric Utilities are beginning to investigate and test these meters.
• The market size is becoming of serious commercial interest for electric
utilities, equipment manufacturers and most importantly for the end users.
– Municipalities want the street lights, consumers want the electric
vehicles, and cellular companies want better blanket coverage without
the expense of the huge towers.
These are powerful forces moving us to look at and even adopt non-ANSI form
factor meters.
• We see in the Caribbean example that market forces will move a utility from
one style of meter to another (IEC to ANSI), so there is no reason to believe
that similarly powerful market forces will not move us away from ANSI style
meters. There is no such compelling reason for test switches. There may
be for electric meters,
Change?
18. Slide 18
For some parts of the ANSI world security and theft are a driving
factor. For these markets, securing the meter is important and
keeping the utility personnel safe even more important.
Parts of the ANSI world meter techs enter certain neighborhoods
under armed guard while others are basically not entered at all
other than for outage restoration. For portions of the ANSI world
Line Losses due to theft routinely exceed 30 and 40% with most
theft occurring at the meter or just prior to the metering point.
Security and Theft
19. Slide 19
Mexico is beginning to move to non-ANSI meter forms to counter
security issues, revenue diversion issues and cost efficiency issues.
Instead of putting an ANSI meter on the house they are starting to put
non-ANSI style meters in cabinets on poles.
The cabinets are typically being mounted on the pole top with people
security guards (as opposed to squirrel guards). Each cabinet can
have 20 to 40 meters inside for the same number of premises.
Opening the door of the cabinet by an unauthorized user will shut off
the power to all users. Energy diversion occurring after this location
would be theft by one consumer from another and not from the utility.
Energy diversion before the meter would be more difficult and more
dangerous. And changing the form factor of the meter makes the
density of installations much more efficient.
Mexico – North American Example
20. Slide 20
While Energy diversion may be one of three compelling factors in the
Mexican Market, the other two are similarly compelling for both
Mexico as well as the rest of North America – especially in the U.S.
and Canada.
– Safety (Customer and Utility)
• This is both a safety issue and a security/privacy issue
– Efficiency
Beyond Energy Diversion
21. Slide 22
Having the meter on the customer premises presents a number of
issues:
• Access by utility personnel requires crossing onto personal property
of the customer. This is not ideal for the utility nor for the customer.
• Dogs, landscaping, fences, security perimeters, distance from road.
• For indoor meters this means an interaction with the customer
(taking time from their day and allowing an unknown person into
their house) and often means multiple trips to access a meter.
The Customer Premises
22. Slide 23
Ownership of service continues to be an
issue.
• Most customers still do not understand
that the meter socket belongs to them (not
in all service territories but in the
overwhelming majority).
• This typically causes friction with the
customer if their service is deemed unsafe
and in need of service or replacement.
– The amount spent by the utility to
follow-up and ensure that the
customer has complied with this
request is often more than the cost of
the work, the customer never
appreciates having to do this work,
and until the work is done a
potentially hazardous condition exists
in the field.
Ownership and Access
23. Slide 24
Imagine if we can do that? Not much
different from metering an apartment
complex. The meter is remote from the
apartment. But what if we could move
to a centralized cabinet mounted near
the street or even on a pole. While we
do not need to put at the pole top for
the same energy diversion reasons, we
could if that was the most convenient
location. We could also just locate
close to the pad mount transformers.
• Access by the utility personnel is
dramatically improved.
• The ability to work on a service or
install new meters is greatly
improved.
Moving the Meter Off the Customer Premises?
24. Slide 25
Multiple issues are addressed if we pursue this paradigm shift. Just considering the customer
interaction:
• Easier access for utility personnel. Utility efficiency improves as the visit is not to the customer
premises but to a location at or near a Utility pole or transformer.
• Perceived “Trespassing” is no longer an issue for the customer, and the invasion of the
customer’s privacy is no longer an issue. No interaction with customers, other than notification
is required for servicing or accessing their meter.
• Ownership of service is no longer an issue. This removes a potential point of contention
between utility and consumer
– No more Hot Sockets at customer locations
– No more accidental damage by contractors drilling or cutting service wires when working
on the other side of a wall or partition from the metering location.
– Utilities and meter manufacturers would no longer be called into home fire investigations
as a result of the meter being located on or in the home.
• Less opportunity for tampering and theft of service
Overall there are far fewer interactions with the customer that typically would be neutral or negative.
Overall perception of the utility would improve.
Moving the meter off the customer premises?
25. Slide 26
• New opportunities to use a centralized AMI system that would have less hardware per end point and
therefore be lower cost per endpoint
• Changing the form factor of the meter allows for more efficient layout of this “metering box”. Without a
display the meter can be far smaller, be part of an AMI network, still have a disconnect and still be as
accurate as ever. The meter could have standard blades with similar or different spacing.
– For Utilities that want a display, an in home display or a web portal can be provided which can
provide far more information than typically available from the front of a conventional ANSI meter.
– The dials on electro mechanical meters were deliberately installed backwards in the early part of
the 20th century so that the consumer could not readily determine how much electricity they had
consumed but a trained utility meter reader could still quickly take and manually record the
reading. A web portal or in house display would clearly be a significant improvement for any
commission that wanted more information more readily available to the customer.
• A more efficient form factor would be rectangular and not round.
– Shipping and handling
– Handling and testing in the meter shops
– Density at installed locations
• Changing of meters and upgrading or changing AMI systems becomes far easier
Potential Utility Cost efficiencies
26. Slide 27
We do not need to do what we have always
done because we have always done this.
The rapidly growing markets for non-ANSI
style meters in street light, electric vehicle and
other sub metering markets is already driving
us to consider how to design, build and certify
non-ANSI meter forms. Now is also a good
time to re-examine what we consider a meter
should look like and where this meter should
be located. This is a point of friction that
every utility has “lived with.” Both customer
and utility have learned to “live with” this
issue.
But why do we need to persist in this
practice?
Summary
27. Slide 28
There has to be a business case. There always has to be a business case. If
the cost to implement would be regained in avoided cost of future AMI
installations, reduced capital cost per metering installation and reduced cost
to service plus the “intangibles” or soft cost of fewer negative customer
interactions and a better customer perception of the utility and this business
case starts to become very compelling. Add in the avoided cost of accidents
to utility personnel and consumers, safety related issues from utility personnel
being attacked and harmed, and reduced energy diversion the case may be
readily made for many utilities.
This change does not need to occur over night but can be gradually
implemented in new construction and in the oldest sites with inside metering
to begin.
But we have to start by even considering the possibilities.
There is no good reason
28. Slide 29
Questions and Discussion
Jim McGill
TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company
Hillsburgh, Ontario
jim.mcgill@tescometering.com
Cell: 905-301-1640
This presentation can also be found under Meter Conferences
and Schools on the TESCO web site:
www.tescometering.com