Smart meters are electronic devices. Electrical companies use smart meters to measure the consumption of electric energy. Basically, a smart meter regulate and control the electricity provided. Smart metering can have benefits for both the client and the services provider. A smart meter contains a digital display that shows the consumption being measured.
An electric meter is a device that measure the electrical energy consumption of a resident, mostly for billing purpose. Houses and businesses use electric meters. Analog meters are less expensive than digital smart meters. Analog meters consist of a permanent moving coil, the coil is connected to a pointer, when the pointer moves it indicates the measured current. Digital meters consists of an analog to digital converter, encoders, controllers and finally a digital display.
Introduction of smart meters in makkah
The Saudi Electric Company introduced digital meters in Makkah in 2010. The company plans to install digital meters in all residential buildings by 2021. Saudi Arabia has 10 million electric subscribers. This number will increase in the light of the Vision 2030 plan.
Although some subscribers might be apprehensive about using the new meters, in this article our Makkah Electricians will explain how to benefit from digital meters.
MONTHLY METER READINGS ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY
The grid usually connects to digital meters. For this reason, the meter maids do not need to visit your home frequently. This minimize the risk of having strangers loiter on your property from time to time.
Monitoring your electric system in real time
Your smart meter display your consumption at the present time. Basically, the digital display shows real time data. It reflects your minute by minute electrical consumption.
more accurate billing
A smart meter is usually connected to the service provider. This enables your provider to calculate your bill more accurately. To put it in another way, your supplier will not have to estimate your consumption.
More energy savings
Awareness is obviously linked with action. For instance, if you knew how much energy you are using unnecessarily, you will be more inclined to cut this usage.