Chameleon Technology, a UK smart energy technology company, has introduced a wireless energy monitoring clamp designed to provide real-time visibility of electricity use at appliance level.
The device is intended to support businesses and engineers in tracking consumption from individual appliances and high-demand equipment.
This comes as changes in energy usage, including the growth of electric vehicles, heat pumps, and battery storage, place new demands on the UK’s electricity network.
Traditional monitoring methods often lack the ability to isolate individual loads, making it more difficult to assess usage patterns or identify potential efficiencies.
Wireless clamp-based systems offer an alternative approach, allowing real-time data collection without complex installation.
The battery-powered clamp can be fitted without additional wiring or external power. It is designed for use in diagnostics, commissioning, and ongoing monitoring, enabling quicker site assessments and temporary or long-term measurement.
Wireless monitoring supporting appliance-level insights
The clamp attaches directly to an appliance’s input or live cable and connects wirelessly via Zigbee-enabled platforms.
It can also be used with Chameleon’s Gateway Business device to enable real-time data visualisation without requiring a dedicated power supply.
The system is designed to measure current draw from high-usage devices, supporting improved understanding of energy consumption.
It offers measurement accuracy within 1% and a granularity of 0.01 amp.
Kyle Brown, Chief Commercial Officer at Chameleon Technology, says, “As the UK continues to push forward with electrification and [as] energy systems become more decentralised, understanding device-level electricity demand is becoming essential.
“EV charging, electrified heating, and distributed generation are changing how and when power is used. Tools that make this data accessible in real time can help households and organisations optimise usage, automate energy decisions, and reduce costs.”