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Smart Metering in Power Sector - Coggle Diagram
Smart Metering in Power Sector
Central Idea
Majority of smart meter users have begun to experience some of the technology benefits
Low uptake of smart meter apps and access to detailed electricity bills are some of the road bumps
India is replacing conventional electric meters with prepaid smart meters
What are Smart Meters?
Automatically send readings to the utility company
Enable a two-way communication between the meter and the utility
Measure energy consumption and communicate this information back to the utility company in near real-time
Smart Meters:
A recent study
Half the users reported improvements in billing regularity, and two-thirds said paying bills had become easier
Control over their electricity expenses, a drop in instances of electricity theft
2,700 urban households that use prepaid or postpaid smart meters across six State
70% of prepaid smart meter users said they would recommend the technology to their friends and relatives
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Advantages offered
Dynamic pricing
Improved energy management
Near real-time data
Energy theft detection
Accurate billing
Challenges in
deployment
Data privacy and security
User adoption
Technical challenges
Interoperability
High installation costs
Ways to improve
deployment
Innovative and scalable data solutions
Empower consumers
Co-ownership and collaboration
Interoperability
Education and awareness