Transitioning to new technology can be a daunting task, whether upgrading to smart meters or installing solar panels. It’s crucial to consider the power quality of your equipment before making the transition, and it can be challenging for those who are not familiar with the process. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back, take the time …
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Over the years, electricity services in India have seen a significant shift after the implementation of smart meters. Their popularity in India is on the rise due to the numerous benefits that they offer to both utilities and consumers. But why are smart meters gaining such popularity? The reason being that they are advanced electronic …
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In any city, the energy infrastructure is the single most essential feature, especially the smart cities. If offline for a significant amount of time, all the other functions will eventually come to a grinding halt. A smart grid is, therefore, a good energy infrastructure option for a smart city. It does three things: It …
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In recent years, the adoption of smart meters in India has been the primary focus for policymakers and DISCOMs, mainly to solve the issue of commercial losses. As a result, private and public entities alike have initiated programs aimed at accelerating the smart meter rollout. Out of these, the SMNP (Smart metering national project) is …
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While having a smart and efficient energy market provides electricity and monetary savings for consumers, there are still those who find procuring a resource as critical and basic as electricity too expensive. If a consumer can’t afford an electricity deposit, has poor credit, or requires month-to-month flexibility, a conventional postpaid plan doesn’t help in any …
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Ever since the prospect of sharing and analyzing electricity usage of consumers came into the picture, communications became the central pillar in the metering of smart homes. Each meter is expected to transmit data in a secure and reliable manner to a centralized entity. Given the different environments in which meters are installed, this is …
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For critical industries, power distribution facilities, and commercial spaces, having electricity issues can mean more than just an inconvenience. It could potentially lead to operational and financial losses, causing a massive headache for everyone involved. An energy management system, therefore, is a value proposition for all such sensitive functions. In fact, many such facilities already …
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A recent report from Research and Markets establishes that between 2021 and 2026, the smart electricity meter market will grow approximately tenfold. And why would it not? With its apparent benefits in metering and billing for both DISCOMs and consumers, it makes sense for the traditional meters to hang their cape and smart electricity meters …
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Let’s face it; distribution transformers can be considered the main backbone of any power distribution network. However, planning downtime and manually monitoring the many parameters of transformers now seems quite meaningless and menial work for power distribution companies. In fact, many companies have been pairing their distribution transformers with smart energy meter to add a …
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Traditional grid technologies carry out a simple function, transmitting electrical power produced at a central power plant to the consumers. To perform this, the power industry is reliant on generating stations, cables, transformers and energy meters. Smart grids, on the other hand, perform all these conventional functions while providing additional capabilities such as improved monitoring …
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