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The 2027 EED deadline for tenant heat billing
The EED requires remotely readable heat meters with monthly readings by 2027, and a 2024 Danish law lets landlords pass the cost to tenants.
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Modernising legacy SCADA and RTUs for the energy transition
Legacy SCADA and RTU systems are now a grid bottleneck. How TSOs and DSOs can modernise OT for the energy transition without stopping...
Redispatch and congestion management in EU grids
Why grid congestion and redispatch costs are climbing across the EU, and the software and data work behind managing a renewable-heavy...
How software keeps EV charging and metering compliant
How software, OCPP and metering standards keep EV charging and smart metering compliant and interoperable across the EU energy system.
From IEC 60870-5-104 to IEC 61850 in substations
A practical guide to moving from IEC 60870-5-104 toward IEC 61850 digital substations: interoperability, coexistence, testing and...
What NIS2 means for substation and SCADA security
How NIS2 reshapes OT security for substation automation, SCADA and RTUs, and what energy operators must document to stay compliant.
IEC 62443 explained for industrial and energy operators
A clear guide to IEC 62443 for industrial and energy operators: security levels, zones and conduits, and how it maps to NIS2...
The hidden cost of legacy RTU systems in modern grids
The hidden cost of legacy RTU systems in modern European grids, with current data on grid investment, modernisation risks, and EU...
Why energy digitalisation projects fail even with the right technology
Energy digitalisation often fails despite strong technology. Explore root causes, EU context, and practical steps to improve outcomes.
Turning a testing roadblock into innovation: How Wirtek used AI to validate IEC 62351-5 in IEC 60870-5-104
Wirtek built a virtual IEC 62351-5 RTU using AI-assisted engineering to test an IEC 104 gateway, enabling realistic validation without...
5 digital trends transforming the energy sector in 2025
Discover five key digital trends transforming the global energy sector in 2025, from AI-driven grids to predictive maintenance and...
