SmartMetern
SmartMetern refers to a class of advanced electricity metering systems that provide two-way communication between utility providers and customers' electrical installations. Unlike traditional meters that only record cumulative usage, SmartMetern devices collect granular consumption data, support remote reading, real-time monitoring, and integration with home energy management systems. They enable dynamic pricing, demand response, outage detection, and faster fault isolation.
Technology: SmartMetern typically combines an electronic meter with communications modules such as cellular, radio frequency (RF),
Deployment and impact: Utilities adopt SmartMetern to improve billing accuracy, reduce meter reading costs, and enable
Standards and interoperability: Common reference models align with international standards for metering data models and communication
See also: Smart meter, Smart grid, demand response, energy management.