Instrumentation

An energy meter is a tool that measures energy consumption of the customers based on their loading conditions. In both commercial and residential electric...

Solar energy has recently become a significant renewable energy source because of its sustainability and favourable effects on the environment, the solar modules or...

Smart Metering technology has been introduced in India and Electricity consumers in India are about to experience a change in how they receive and...

To prove the reliability, accuracy and accountability of energy meters Bureau of Indian Standard has brought out standards IS16444 (Part1) for whole current smart...

While implementing new technologies in power system, we should be able to use the past power system protocols and IEDs in its operation. Logical...

Energy Metering, Smart Metering, Digital Metering, Energy Management System (EMS), et al., have become the buzz words in the industry today. What will happen...

Energy metering is the most important pillar of the power business, and in the last two decades or so several changes or transformations have...

Many new technologies for testing and measuring are waiting to enter the market in 2021, which will monitor and predict the chance of breakdown automatically. The new Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Test & Measurement devices will not only ease the job of maintenance but also drastically reduce the downtime… - By P.K Chatterjee

The Smart Meter is an asset to the utilities that realises the revenue flow from the consumers to the power utilities and it is the revenue box for the utilities. The smart meter has two-way communication, which connects the consumer to utility. Smart meters are extremely critical components in the power network. Accuracy and reliable performance of smart meters and communication system between the smart meter and control centre are of vital importance. Also high accuracy measurement is required in Smart meter for accurate correct billing and to gain confidence of the customers. Testing of smart meters is a required activity to ascertain the quality and performance of the smart meters as per the relevant Standards. This article presents the test qualification requirements for Smart Meters...

The Smart Meter is an asset to the utilities that realises the revenue flow from the consumers to the power utilities and it is the revenue box for the utilities. The smart meter has two-way communication, which connects the consumer to utility. Smart meters are extremely critical components in the power network. Accuracy and reliable performance of smart meters and communication system between the smart meter and control centre are of vital importance. Also, high accuracy measurement is required in Smart Meter for accurate correct billing and to gain confidence of the customers. Testing of Smart Meters is a required activity to ascertain the quality and performance of the smart meters as per the relevant Standards. This article presents the test qualification requirements for Smart Meters...

Modern communication technologies like fibre optic lines, satellite communication etc,. have come forward to address the long-existing communication challenges between the substations...

Blockchain technology is expected to extend the benefits of investments in renewable energy microgrids and a change of ecosystem to the consumers through open access. - Dr. Vithal N. Kamat

The article aims to assess the necessity of smart electricity for manifestation of smart city. - Dr. Sarat Kumar Sahoo

Smart metering is still in its infancy, as there is no large-scale execution of smart metering system. It is required to start progressing of customers, wherein an end user can get the return on investment (RoI) of smart meter. – Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor

The article explains how an electrical revolution can be effectively triggered - where market sees rapid sales of efficient electrical appliances. - P. Chaitanyasreerama, Dr. Vithal N. Kamat