Pros and Cons of LV Metering

There are several types of meters available from different companies. Some
of the meters can be upgraded or configured to function in various ways

Electromechanical Induction meters

Electromechanical Meter

Electronic meters
Electronic Meter

Smart Meters
Smart Metering
Pros and Cons of Electro-mechanical Meter (Analogue)
Pros
Reasonable cheap and reliable (if not tampered with).

Good quality meters can comply with the calibration

requirements for up to 30 years and longer without any
adjustments.

If necessary the meter can be calibrated under laboratory Electromechanical Meter

conditions and then he re-used again.

If the administration regarding meter readings are performed

correctly, then it will run well.
Pros and Cons of Electro-mechanical Meter (Analogue)
Cons
Meter reading errors may occur due to faulty readings forwarded by the
meter reader

Difficult to manage consumption because meter readings are not

accessible

There is a long course of time between the meter reading, administration

of and the delivery of accounts and the due date for payments.

Processes of switching off the electricity due to non-payment can be

problematic.
Pros and Cons of Electronic Meter (Digital)
Pros
More accurate than Analogue Meter.
Reduce reading and interpolation errors.
Reasonable cheaper than smart meter
Easy to installation and possibility for data storage

Ex: EDC will install the Digital Metering in Phnom Penh

and country. Electronic Meter
Pros and Cons of Electronic Meter (Digital)
Cons

Difficult to manage consumption because meter reading are

not accessible
There is a long course of time between the meter reading,
administration and the delivery of accounts (can errors)
Can not reduce carbon emission like Smart Meter
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Pros

Putting the consumer at the center

the network can be run more effectively
the development of various tools to help
end consumers to manage their energy usage
Smart Meter
can be read remotely, removing the need for regular visits
to your property by a meter reader, and also allow remote
disconnection and
reconnection.
Increased Privacy.
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Efficient service for the end-consumer

More frequent and detailed information allows consumers to

better control their energy consumption and change their own
consumption patterns
Accurate bills. Energy consumption can be invoiced reflecting
real consumption instead of estimates. No more imposed
under/over payments which may require settling.
Improved quality of energy distribution.
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Efficiency in network monitoring for distribution network operators

Automated data collection based on a defined schedule or on demand
requests and remote control capabilities significantly reduce the need for site
visits
High potential for process optimization and savings in operational costs as
smart metering systems can be integrated into existing IT infrastructure.
Faster identification of a fault location as the power supply status to individual
households can be checked.
Immediate, exact information on power outages and problems in low voltage
networks from the smart metering system to the control center of the grid
operator.
Provision of information for evaluating existing network capacity and
forecasting consumption trends, which support network investment planning
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Economic Benefits
Job Retention/Creation. The deployment of smart meters
creates jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of the
meters and related infrastructure; communications hardware and
software services; information technology; and business analysis.
Environmental Benefits
Better Air Quality. If utilities can shave peak load, they can
avoid using less efficient, more polluting power plants that are
often used to generate peak demand power requirements.
Reduced Fuel Consumption. Since smart meters are read
remotely, utilities do not have to send vehicles out for meter
reads, which reduces emissions from driving.
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Cons
Privacy invasion
A surveillance device
Can search without a warrant and collect detailed energy
usage
Ex: when you cook, watch TV, you are home or not
and when you turn on a light or off
This data is very valuable because it can
reveal patterns about what you do and when.Privacy Invasion
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Health hazard
Measurements and other data are transmitted by wireless
radio from the meter to a collection point
customers smart meter health complaints, which include
sleep problems, headaches, nausea, anxiety, heart
palpitations, tinnitus and ear pain, concentration and
memory problems, dizziness, immune, nervous and
hormonal system impacts.

Health Problem
 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Security Concerns
Most security concerns center on the inherent hack-ability of
wireless technology.
recording energy usage every 15, 30 or 60 minutes, it can
be used for surveillance, revealing information about
customers possessions and behavior and it can show when
the customer is away for extended periods.

Problem with security

 Pros and Cons of Smart meters

Job loss

According PG & E reports say thousands of peoples are losing

their jobs
For those Utilities companies using ARRA funds => to put
people back to work (manufacturing, installation and
maintenance)

Job loss
Comparison Smart Meters and Traditional
Meters?

Smart Metering
Electromechanical Meter Electronic Meter
Comparison Smart Meters and Traditional
Meters?
Smart meters are most commonly used to record consumption
of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less. The
information is used to communicate between the utility and the
customer so that energy consumption is optimized, resulting in
cost savings for both the utility and the customer.
Traditional meters are only capable of recording consumption
but for Smart meter technology today can measure the use of
many products and is an added feature for being able to send
usage information between utilities and customers on a regular
basis (two way communication).
Traditional electric meters have been used since early in the
late 19th century. Smart Meter is new technology device.
Traditional Meter are read every month and usage is billed to
the consumer but for Smart Meter can recording energy every
Comparison Smart Meters and Traditional
Meters?
Common Electricity Metering Technologies and Key Criteria
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Concept
Introduction
Study Framework
Site Selection and Location
Energy Indicators
Smart Meter Policy and Application
Benefits
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Concept
Introduction
The planning for the installation of Smart Meter is just as
important as the actual installation and can lead to smooth
installation with a minimum of errors, customer issue or
installation delay. The safety aspect of the installation confirm
to:
The National Electric Safety Code (NESC) for utility wiring
The National Electric Code (NEC) for home wiring
ASNI C12.1, code for Electricity Metering
Local Building Codes
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Study Frameworks
One question that continually arises in discussions of grid modernization is whether
investment in Smart Meters makes economic senses from a benefits and cost
perspective. This study quantifies three categories of Benefits from Smart Meters.
Operational Benefits: Allow the utility to deliver more reliable service, rapid
remote connection or disconnection, and better outage detection and recovery to
its entire customer base at a lower overall cost.
Customer Benefits: Arise from engagement in energy management driven by
information and/or price signals, which leads to electricity usage reduction or load
shifting and the opportunity to lower bills or mitigate cost increases.
Societal Benefits: Arise from demand response and direct load control, enabling
reduction of peak purchases, thereby applying downward pressure on energy
prices in spot markets, offsetting the needs for new generation and transmission
(T&D) capacity, and potentially lowering carbon emissions through integration of
cleaner distributed generation and household usage reductions.
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Site Selection and Location

South Korean, Seoul
Area of 100 032 sq Kilomter and has a population of over 48 million
one land border 238 Km long with North Korea
GDP per capita stands at close to US $ 28 000 which bring it on par with
many West European countries => the first generation Asian Tigers
Hyundai, LG , the SK Group and Samsung => 1/5 of the countrys export
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Energy Indicators
In 2008, Korean were supplied with 425 TWh of electricity and the
average domestic consumption was 3 822 KWh per household and per
year
combustible fuels (Coal, Natural gas and oil) provide 65% , Nuclear
power plant 33.5%, renewable energy including Hydro power from
1.5% in 2008 to 5% in 2011 and 9% in 2030
In 2008, the peak demand was 62 794WM and will increase by an
annual average rate of 1.9% during the period of 2008-2022
Power capacity currently stands at 72 500MW (12th largest in the
world) and the rate of transmission and distribution loss is at 4%
The ministry : Korea Electricity Commission (KOREC), Korean Power
Exchange (KPX) in 2001 => reorganize the national electricity
company KEPCO and the ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) for
energy policy.
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Smart Meter Policy and Application

The Korean governments plan is to have a nationwide smart

electricity meter network by 2020 with a new Smart Grid.
KEPCO plans to install 500,000 Smart Meters in 2010,
750,000 in 2011
 Case Study of Smart Metering

Benefits
The project is expected to save the distributor about US $
280 million per year in metering cost and overall energy
consumption.
The household customer to cut their power bills by 15%
According MKE, it generate a new market worth
approximately US $ 54.5billion annually, create 500 000 new
jobs
Reduce the countrys power consumption by 3% in 2030
KEPCO and the Korean Government plans are installation 24
million smart meter in 2020
Reduce carbon emissions by 41Mton and the saving of US $