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Big Power Quality Lessons
from a Small Load
Power quality issues don’t always start on the grid—they often show up first at the point of use.
In this case study, a Tensor is deployed in a small backyard greenhouse to monitor electrical and environmental conditions at a standard 120 V outlet. While the application is modest, the insights are not. By streaming voltage, current, and environmental data into PQ Canvass, this paper shows how real-world load behavior can be observed over time, settings can be adjusted remotely, and abnormal conditions can be identified without a site visit. The result is a clear example of how point-of-use monitoring uncovers information that traditional system-level data can miss.
Key topics include:
- Framing the Monitoring Problem
- Tracking Heat Exhaust Loads
- Alerts Before Damage Occurs
- and more!
Why utilities should care:
Utilities are increasingly asked to investigate problems that originate beyond the meter, yet traditional monitoring tools rarely extend into the customer’s actual equipment. This paper shows how point-of-use monitoring fills that gap by providing continuous visibility into how loads operate, how environmental conditions influence behavior, and how issues develop over time. Even in a simple setting, the ability to remotely observe, trend, and alert on real conditions can reduce site visits, speed investigations, and provide better answers when customers call with power quality concerns.
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