advanced metering Articles
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Next: The wattcom boom
I was at a meeting about three years ago where state energy commissioners and power plant developers were debating new market rules, some to take effect almost immediately, others five years out. A wise commissioner looked around the room and said something like: “All that matters are the immediate rules because everything will be different in five years. In fact, most of you won’t be working for ...
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White Paper: Energy Superhighway Will Be Crucial to Successful Delivery and Management of Energy Services
Rrecent white paper from Navigant Research provides a far-reaching view of the connectivity needs of electric utilities, exploring approaches and technologies, with case studies of projects designed to develop an Energy Superhighway. Over the last decade, with the advent of smart grid technology, utilities have been prompted to invest in a wide array of networking technologies for a variety of ...
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What extended functionalities will smart energy meters have?
As the core component of modern energy management systems, smart energy meters have already brought significant changes and efficiency improvements in many aspects. However, with the rapid development of technology and continuous innovation, smart energy meters may potentially have disruptive functionalities in the future, which will completely change our understanding of electricity usage and ...
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Your electric meter: A villain or hero?
Before energy became a hot topic, no one cared about the electric meter. It was the box on the house we all ignored except the guy from the utility who dodged the barking dogs to take a reading from it once in awhile. It is a sign of our times that this box now inspires enough emotion for people to take to the streets. Protesters gathered outside the California Public Utilities Commission last ...
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My Energy Efficiency - SMZ 133 - Universal Panel Meter
SMZ 133 - advanced power monitor and datalogger with 512 Mb internal memory, rich selection of programmable inputs and outputs and with advanced communication options. This panel meter is intended for wide area distribution network monitoring as well as for industrial and building energy efficicency applications. It includes precise electric energy meter - active energy class 0.5, reactive in ...
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Festo Automation Center- Case Study
German automation company Festo creates engineering-driven designs, from 3D-printing robots and remote-controlled flying objects to automated designs that use biomimicry to catch the wind. The firm now has a brand new office building that is equally innovative. The 67-meter-high (220 feet), diamond-shaped office building has a reinforced concrete structure consisting of 16 floors. Located in ...
By Kromatix™ SA
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How well is clean energy weathering the recession?
The clean energy industry may not be popping the champagne cork, but it is at least holding the bottle in hand. While not unscathed by the recession, the industry sees growth in several sectors, according to recent reports. For example, use of smart meters—a key technology for better energy management and efficiency – is increasing at a rapid clip. A study by ABI Research, “Advanced Metering ...
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The Types and Benefits of Prepaid Electricity Meters
With the growing need for energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness, prepaid electricity meters have become increasingly popular. These meters, also known as prepaid meters, allow users to prepay for electricity in advance, effectively managing their energy usage and reducing their electricity bills.There are two major types of prepaid electricity meters: single phase and three phase meters. ...
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Hot sectors for energy efficiency
It’s clear that the energy efficiency industry is undergoing an unprecedented boom, spurred by state and federal support and movement toward a smarter grid. But for those in the industry, where exactly can the new business – and the jobs – be found?Two new reports by Colorado-based Pike Research shed some light.After years of focusing on bringing efficiency to manufacturing, policymakers are ...
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Do you know the importance of developing AMI electricity meter?
AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), which is an important part of the smart grid. AMI system is mainly composed of AMI electricity meter, communication network, metering data management system (MDMS), home area network(HAN), is a two-way communication system between AMI power meter and power operator, providing real-time energy consumption data for power companies, and providing correct ...
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World Forum to Examine Latest Microgrid Advances and Opportunities
Interest in microgrids as a strategy for ensuring energy security and reliability is growing worldwide, especially in the wake of events such as Hurricane Sandy. Military installations, hospitals, data centers and remote off-grid regions that must have dependable power – no matter what – are increasingly turning to the microgrid paradigm. This is helping to drive a projected 330% ...
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Revealed! AMI energy meter hardware composition
AMI energy meter also called smart meter, it is smart grid electricity terminal monitor.Through AMI energy meters, utilities enable to offer new time-based rate programs and incentives that encourage customers to reduce peak demand and manage energy consumption and costs. AMI energy meter is the most important terminal hardware of smart grid. Today, I will revealed the hardware composition of AMI ...
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How is the energy meter monitor used in the power industry?
Energy meter monitor, as an advanced measuring and management tool, have been widely applied in the power industry. With the rapid development of the energy market and the increasing demand for electricity, the power industry faces many challenges such as energy efficiency, cost control, and environmental protection. Let's explore in detail the application and importance of energy meter monitors ...
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District heating points way forward for energy prepayment revolution
Ofgem, which has called energy prepayment the option of 'last resort', has announced a price cap for customers until the roll-out of smart meters in 2020. But smart metering is already being widely used in the district heating sector, where it is revolutionising prepayment and reducing energy bills. Customer friendly smart meters are fast making prepayment the first choice option for thousands ...
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Electricity meters and metering solutions
As a professional and strong energy meter factory, having the ability to research and produce electricity meters is not enough. With the advancement of technology, energy meter factory must possess extensive skills combined with software and hardware systematic comprehensive capabilities. Faccurate measurementse, AMI prepaid metering solutions require a sufficient understanding of AMI applicatio ...
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Balance ! Tariff Energy Meter
Tariff Energy Meters are mainly generated to adapt to changes in the market and user demand. Traditional energy meters can only realize a single metering and billing method, which cannot meet the needs of users for flexible metering and billing method. With the development of the tight power supply, in order to alleviate the shortage of electricity consumption during peak periods, guide users to ...
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What is a prepayment energy meter?
A prepayment energy meter, which is an advanced electronic energy meter, is mainly used to measure the consumption of electrical energy in low-voltage circuits. It combines prepaid and smart metering technology, has the characteristics of automation, high precision, and intelligence, and is widely used in homes, commercial, and industrial places. The advantages of prepayment energy meters are ...
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Powering Renewable Programs: The Utility Perspective
When considering how to build out a renewable energy portfolio, there are a lot of factors and many points of view to consider. For purposes of this narrative, we will take the point of view of the electric utility itself. Your electricity providers are quite familiar with the concept of a “smart grid.” According to the Department of Energy (DOE), a smart grid “generally refers ...
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IoT smart meter: enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
Introduction: The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized multiple sectors, including the introduction of the IoT smart meter. This device has gained prominence in recent years due to its ability to enhance energy efficiency and contribute to environmental sustainability. This essay aims to explore the features and benefits of IoT smart meters, as well as their potential challenges and ...
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EV charging metering-AC meters and DC meters
As the commercialization of charging piles accelerates, how to accurately measure has become a headache for many charging pile manufacturers. One of them is the accuracy of the electricity meter instrument, which is a very important link. The article discussed about these three issues from energy meter environment, energy meter certification, and energy meter calibration. 1. energy meter ...
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