Modbus TCP and RTU
Modbus is a widely used communication protocol for transmitting measurements, status information, and control commands between technical devices and higher-level
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ISO 50001
ISO 50001:2018 is an international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an organizational energy management system (EnMS). Its
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Energy Sharing
Energy sharing refers to the shared use or economic allocation of renewable energy among multiple participants. For example, electricity from
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Degradation
Degradation refers to the progressive loss of performance of a technical system due to operation and ageing. In a Battery
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Reactive Power, Apparent Power and Active Power
Reactive power, apparent power and active power describe different aspects of electrical power in AC systems. Distinguishing between them is
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Metering Concepts
What is a metering concept? A metering concept describes where different electricity quantities are measured within an energy system and
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Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency describes the relationship between a benefit achieved and the amount of energy used to achieve it. Higher energy
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CHP Unit (Combined Heat and Power)
A combined heat and power (CHP) unit simultaneously generates electrical energy and usable heat. The decentralized system can supply buildings,
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Energy Charge
The energy charge refers to the price paid for the actual amount of energy consumed or supplied. For electricity, it
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Payback Period
The payback period indicates how long it takes for the savings and revenues generated by an investment to recover its