A Comprehensive Review of Smart Energy Meters in Intelligent Energy Networks

• 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. 

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Energiteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Energy Engineering (hsv//eng)

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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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