A Comprehensive Review of Smart Energy Meters in Intelligent Energy NetworksShow others and affiliations
2016 (English)In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal, ISSN 2327-4662, Vol. 3, no 4, p. 464-479, article id 7365417Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Abstract [en]
The significant increase in energy consumption and the rapid development of renewable energy, such as solar power and wind power, have brought huge challenges to energy security and the environment, which, in the meantime, stimulate the development of energy networks toward a more intelligent direction. Smart meters are the most fundamental components in the intelligent energy networks (IENs). In addition to measuring energy flows, smart energy meters can exchange the information on energy consumption and the status of energy networks between utility companies and consumers. Furthermore, smart energy meters can also be used to monitor and control home appliances and other devices according to the individual consumer's instruction. This paper systematically reviews the development and deployment of smart energy meters, including smart electricity meters, smart heat meters, and smart gas meters. By examining various functions and applications of smart energy meters, as well as associated benefits and costs, this paper provides insights and guidelines regarding the future development of smart meters.
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2016. Vol. 3, no 4, p. 464-479, article id 7365417
Keywords [en]
District heating (DH) network, intelligent energy networks (IENs), natural gas (NG) network, smart gas meter, smart grid, smart heat meter, smart meter, Domestic appliances, Electric measuring instruments, Energy policy, Energy security, Energy utilization, Flowmeters, Gas meters, Smart meters, Solar energy, Wind power, Benefits and costs, Fundamental component, Heat meters, Intelligent energies, Monitor and control, Renewable energies, Smart energy meters, Smart power grids
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Energy Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-32513DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2015.2512325ISI: 000381470400004Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84983001397OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-32513DiVA, id: diva2:953709
2016-08-182016-08-182018-12-18Bibliographically approved