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MID-certified energy meters in smart wallboxes

15 December 2023

Reliable data for the energy transition

In view of the urgent need for action in terms of sustainability and rising energy costs, we are facing a paradigm shift in the way we deal with energy. Decentralized energy generation and electromobility are key elements of this change and require the transition to progressive energy concepts. In addition to many technological challenges, two classic basic values play a major role in the acceptance of the new concepts: accuracy and trust - the domain of WAGO's MID-certified energy meters.

As part of the energy transition, experts emphasize the need to shift electrical loads more and more in the direction of electrical generation. The idea is to make use of the energy at a time and place close to when and where it is generated; doing so can reduce transmission losses and increase system efficiency. This supports grid stability while also helping create a resilient energy ecosystem. As the proportion of energy derived from volatile renewable sources increases – in particular, solar and wind power – increases, coordination of energy consumption and storage needs to improve.

Against this background, decentralization of energy generation is becoming a defining trend, as a decentralized energy architecture develops alongside big power plants and large-scale transmission grids. Photovoltaic systems transform buildings into miniature power plants; heat pumps draw on energy from the environment for heat generation; and energy storage systems guarantee a continuous, weather-independent power supply.

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