Electricity billing
What is a OSD network is? We explain!
Although the electricity grid is gradually being rebuilt from a centralized model to a smart grid emphasizing a plurality of smaller and larger energy producers and distributors, there still has to be someone in charge of balancing energy nationwide and maintaining the central grid that we all use - prosumers, consumers and businesses alike. That role is played by the DSO distribution network. What is it and how does it work?
Power grid frequency - what is worth knowing about it?
Grid frequency is one of the fundamental parameters of the power system, especially in the context of the growing share of energy from renewable sources. And while the standard value of grid frequency varies from one region of the world or country to another, the requirement remains the same everywhere - to keep it constant. This determines the operation of all electronic devices, including those of critical importance.
What is the Spot Market? Energy Without Secrets
Electricity trading through immediate (spot) transactions is carried out via short-term transactions. These can be executed within the operations of the day-ahead market, as well as the spot market. Let’s take a closer look at the spot market. How does it work, and what does it entail?
Day-ahead Market. What is it?
The Day-ahead Market gained media attention with the introduction of the new photovoltaic billing system. This refers to net-billing, where the price per kilowatt-hour is not fixed but is determined in relation to specific indicators. However, the Day-ahead Market is a broader concept that is inextricably linked to Power Exchanges. What should be known about this market? Who trades on it, what is traded, and under what rules?
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – What is it and what are its goals?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, or CBAM for short, is a price adjustment mechanism at the borders that takes into account CO2 emissions. It applies to the prices of raw materials, semi-finished products, and products whose production has the strongest impact on increasing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. What is worth knowing about this topic? Read our article!
Energy Intensity – What Is It and How Does It Affect Energy Consumption?
Using road, residential, or service infrastructure requires specific energy inputs. The less energy that needs to be consumed to use the infrastructure, the more energy-efficient the facility is. The concept opposite to efficiency is energy intensity. How should we understand it, and what can we do to reduce energy intensity in various industrial sectors?
DSR - combining security with optimization in the world of energy
In an era of rising energy prices and visions of depletion of natural resources in the foreseeable future, energy flexibility at the individual enterprise level is becoming increasingly important. One of the solutions used in practice is the Demand Side Response service. How does the DSR service work and what does it consist of? What does your company gain from it?
How to calculate electricity consumption? Guide
Energy charges, or colloquially, electricity bills, are an important topic for both households and businesses. Knowing how to count and manage electricity consumption can significantly affect budget planning and taking actions that will generate savings in the short and long term. These are actions that not only benefit the environment, but, more importantly, the home or business budget. In this article, we will tell you how to measure, analyze and manage your electricity consumption. We will also suggest how to make real changes based on the calculations made.
How to read an electricity invoice? Step by step instructions
Electricity is indispensable to us on a daily basis, so we all face paying our electricity bills - both consumers and businesses. However, reading an invoice from a supplier often causes a lot of problems. How to read an electricity invoice?
Energy clusters - what are they, what are they about?
The development of the economy is driven by the increasing demand for electricity. In order to facilitate energy management in the local authority area and increase the energy security of the population, the concept of energy clusters was created. What are these?
Company electricity balancing - what does it involve?
The electricity system in terms of the whole country can be compared to a large electrical circuit. At all times during its operation, the amount of energy consumed by users must agree with the amount of energy generated. To cope with disturbances of this ratio, a commercial balancing system was introduced. How do you effectively balance electricity in a company?
How to lower your business electricity bill? 7 proven ways to lower bills
Electricity expenses are one of the main costs of doing business. They are particularly high in a business that relies on continuous operation of electrical equipment. How to pay less for electricity in your business?