Smart Meter- The Indian Scenario
The India Power Sector is challenged by power loss during transmission and distribution. According to India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), a typical city of 5 to 10 lakhs population would require about INR 300 to 500 crores for modernizing the electricity grid. This would entail investments to the tune of $7.5 billion (around Rs. 50,000 Cr) from the current levels of Rs. 100 Cr, for building smart grids in 100 smart cities. This could happen in the next four to five years. The government is expecting that all 100 smart cities and 500 smart town would be running on smart grids in the next 5-10 years.
The initiative would involve underground cables at strategic locations in the city, automating substations and distribution network, smart metering, rooftop solar integration etc. Smart metering is the key focus from government and the state utilities are focusing on smart metering to improve grid infrastructure. The smart metering technology aids the utilities to collect information about energy usage transmitting it via fixed communication to utilities. Smart metering today has improved the quality of energy and help in optimum.
The smart metering technology aids the utilities to collect information about energy usage transmitting it via fixed communication to utilities. Smart metering today has improved the quality of energy and help in optimum utilization of electricity. For all electricity, water or gas meters, the term ‘SMART’ is important here as the smart meter logs past months of energy billing data along with the load pattern. The meter is in communication with central server in real time for monitoring data and control of load. The Smart meter has features of Tamper detection prevents power theft. Pre-Payment smart meter facility is useful in catching defaulters and ensures cash flow for utilities as the power utilities are losing due to heavy Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses.
Smart metering is the key focus from government and the state utilities are focusing on smart metering to improve grid infrastructure. The smart metering technology aids the utilities to collect information about energy usage transmitting it via fixed communication to utilities. Smart metering today has improved the quality of energy and help in optimum utilization of electricity. For all electricity, water or gas meters, the term ‘SMART’ is important here as the smart meter logs past months of energy billing data along with the load pattern. The meter is in communication with
For all electricity, water or gas meters, the term ‘SMART’ is important here as the smart meter logs past months of energy billing data along with the load pattern. The meter is in communication with central server in real time for monitoring data and control of load. The Smart meter has features of Tamper detection prevents power theft. Pre-Payment smart meter facility is useful in catching defaulters and ensures cash flow for utilities as the power utilities are losing due to heavy Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses.
Smart grid in India
Smart Grid in India is becoming the key application in Indian power sector. Smart meters will help to overcome the challenges in the power sector as they will enable utilities to access energy consumption data from remote without manually reading the meter. It will help in managing the power supply distribution from remote and it will benefit the consumers to monitor and reduce their power consumption remotely as it will provide real time accurate power consumption data.
Smart metering in Europe
Smart metering roll-outs have been started worldwide in different ways, depending on local objectives, regulations and power grid specificities.
Smart Metering Implementation in Europe
STmicro demonstrated innovative digital technologies in last year. A “smart city” model was developed by means of innovative communication technologies, services and energy efficiency to show how these contribute to a better environment and quality of life. ST also demonstrated how to deliver smart solutions for power and energy management for Smart cities. ST demonstrated Future-Proof Smart-Grid Solutions with STCOMET Power Line Communication Platform, which integrates three cores (power-line communication, microprocessor and metering function) plus a security engine that function together and can be programmed to satisfy local market requirements. This modular approach has enabled ST to develop four products for Smart Grid programs since ST launched STCOMET product at EUW last year. ST has obtained new standard certification extending the bandwidth to 500 kHz for Prime and G3, generating strong interest. STCOMET is being implemented in France. This project attracted a lot of interest in Vienna, and many customers are interested in the capabilities offered by this solution. The G3 Alliance, the Prime Alliance and the Meters and More Alliance were all displaying STCOMET boards.
ST demonstrated Future-Proof Smart-Grid Solutions with STCOMET Power Line Communication Platform, which integrates three cores (power-line communication, microprocessor and metering function) plus a security engine that function together and can be programmed to satisfy local market requirements. This modular approach has enabled ST to develop four products for Smart Grid programs since ST launched STCOMET product at EUW last year. ST has obtained new standard certification extending the bandwidth to 500 kHz for Prime and G3, generating strong interest. STCOMET is being implemented in France. This project attracted a lot of interest in Vienna, and many customers are interested in the capabilities offered by this solution. The G3 Alliance, the Prime Alliance and the Meters and More Alliance were all displaying STCOMET boards.
ST has obtained new standard certification extending the bandwidth to 500 kHz for Prime and G3, generating strong interest. STCOMET is being implemented in France. This project attracted a lot of interest in Vienna, and many customers are interested in the capabilities offered by this solution. The G3 Alliance, the Prime Alliance and the Meters and More Alliance were all displaying STCOMET boards.
