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A SMART ENERGY METER
A Smart Energy Meter that could be categorised as Class 0.02 energy meter (patent# 331280). A technology that determines electrical parameters with precision. The amplitude is determined to 0.01% accuracy. The corresponding energy is determined to 0.02% accuracy. The frequency is determined to 3 decimal points. The hardware is an innovative solution designed to include a metrology module and a basic/entry-level Digital Signal Processor. Considering the accuracy and precision, the product is a cost effective as well as compact implementation that provide for higher grade accuracy compared to testing grade equipments. The primary parameters (frequency, amplitude and phase) are determined with high accuracy which help in the determination of other/secondary parameters precisely. The principle may be categorised as fundamental science and that has been transformed to technology. Looking at the generality of the technology, it may be implemented in a variety of environments (Hardware/Software) and could be used for even higher grades of precision in other implementations to meet other requirements as required. Product features also involve effective determination of Harmonics/Sub-Harmonics leading to meaningful Power Quality determination. There has been an increasing trend of Power Quality monitoring and hence the product is an effective solution in this respect.
The product/technology may be considered as a platform to built and meet other futuristic requirements (such as, for example, load management and effective load identification using non-intrusive techniques) related to Smart Energy Meters. The power of the precise determination of electrical parameters may be unleashed using Analytics to effectively plan future energy generation. The effective energy generation planning may be considered significant as the energy storage technologies are evolving. Hence, the smart energy meter may be considered to conserve / save energy. Thereby saving money not only for the end customers but also for the distribution organisations. It is also important when considering bi-directional metering (as source metering as well as consumption metering) as when the consumer is doubling up as a source, money is affected for both the supply as well as consumption.
The Smart Energy Meter involves invention that may be categorised as basic science and which has been translated to appropriate technology innovation (Patent# 331280). It involves unique design of Hardware and Embedded Software in both Analog as well as Digital Signal Processing to precisely determine electrical parameters. The primary parameters (Frequency, Amplitude and Phase) are determined precisely first. Thereafter other parameters are determined precisely. Looking at the general nature of the approach the solution may be considered as a platform to meet other futuristic requirements in the Smart Energy Meter space. The technology involves Discrete Fourier transform in a particular implementation the Fast Fourier Transform and invention involving a uniquely designed Custom Windowing Technique (CWT) to achieve superior results. The technology may be considered as involving Frequency Domain Analysis and Techniques. The technology has shown superior results w.r.t the time consideration (quick processing) to achieve the precise results using basic/entry-level hardware, ICs and components. The amplitude of the voltage and the current waveforms are determined to 0.01% accuracy and the corresponding power to 0.02% accuracy. Thus the Smart Energy Meter may be classified as 0.02 class Energy Meter. The frequency is determined to 3 decimal points. This is significant considering the fact that the Energy Grid is striving to have uniform frequency all throughout and close to 50 Hz in Indian context. The precise localised frequency determination is helpful and may be considered Power Quality monitoring. The hardware is uniquely designed involving Metrology Module, Digital Signal Processor, Display Module, Communication Module. Standard digital communication technologies such as I2C, SPI, IrDa are used to communicate among the modules. In addition to the parameters related to the Fundamental components other Harmonics/Sub-Harmonics are determined effectively leading to meaningful Power Quality monitoring. The Product is designed such that testing-equipment quality parameter determination is achieved using basic/ entry-level ICs in a compact device. It is cost effective w.r.t the power that could be unleashed. Considering the general approach of the Technology, it may be considered as a platform to build futuristic features in a Smart Energy Meter (such as, for example, meaningful non-intrusive load identification, effective generation planning and load management) thereby achieving huge monetary savings with positive environmental considerations.
The Smart Energy Meter (IoT, NB-IoT) is being considered as a On-Grid/Off-Grid solution for both the conventional as well as renewable energy sources. Pre-Paid metering, Remote Connection and dis-connection, time-based pricing etc. are to be implemented. Ease of interface and multi-modal connectivity with the customer is being envisaged.
. SCALABILITY OF THE PRODUCT
As India is on its way to achieve environmental goals and adopting renewable energy at an unprecedented speed and scale, the device under consideration is scalable to a good extent. Multi-modal connectivity with the customer will help her/him to monitor and control both the supply through the Smart Energy Meter also to intelligently plan consumption. Features such as pre-paid metering, time based pricing will be helpful to the end customers. The precise determination of energy parameters will help the energy production/distribution organisations to avail the power of Analytics even to higher extent and plan effectively to conserve energy / save money. The product will be immensely helpful to the roof-top solar implementations.The device is being considered as a On-Grid/ Off-Grid solution and the farmers and other field customers will as well benefit using the Smart Energy Meter. India is adopting Smart Energy Meter as a replacement for standard Energy Meters. There is a huge potential in this direction and budgetary provisions have already been declared by the Honourable finance minister, GoI, in the previous budget.There is good potential for a good quality Smart Energy Meter and the customers as well as the distribution organisations will benefit immensely if the power of the device is leveraged.
The Smart Energy Meter involves invention that may be categorised as basic science and which has been translate to appropriate technology innovation (Patent# 331280). It involves unique design of Hardware and Embedded Software involving both Analog as well as Digital Signal Processing to precisely determine electrical parameters. The primary parameters (Frequency, Amplitude and Phase) are determined precisely first. Thereafter other parameters are determined precisely. Looking at the general nature of the approach the solution may be considered as a platform to meet other futuristic requirements in the Smart Energy Meter space. The technology involves Discrete Fourier transform in a particular implementation the Fast Fourier Transform and invention involving a uniquely designed Custom Windowing Technique (CWT) to achieve superior results.
The technology may be considered as involving Frequency Domain Analysis and Techniques. The technology has shown superior results w.r.t the time consideration to achieve the precise results (quick processing). The amplitude of the voltage and the current waveforms are determined to 0.01% accuracy and the corresponding power to 0.02% accuracy. Thus the Smart Energy Meter may be classified as 0.02 class Energy Meter. The frequency is determined to 3 decimal points. The hardware is uniquely designed involving Metrology Module, Digital Signal Processor, Display Module, Communication Module. Standard digital communication technologies such as I2C, SPI, IrDa are used to communicate among the modules. In addition to the parameters related to the Fundamental components, other Harmonics/Sub-Harmonics are determined effectively leading to meaningful Power Quality monitoring. The Product is designed such that testingequipment quality parameter determination is achieved using basic/entry-level ICs in a compact device. It is cost effective w.r.t the power that could be unleashed. Considering the general approach of the Technology, it may be considered as a platform to build futuristic features in a Smart Energy Meter (such as, for example, meaningful non-intrusive load identification, effective generation planning and load management) thereby achieving huge monetary savings along with environmental considerations.
. THE SOCIAL IMPACT CREATED BY THE STARTUP
The product is broadly categorised in the Green Technology sub-sector within the Energy Sector. India is taking unprecedented steps to promote renewable energy to meet the broader environmental goals. India is also one of leading countries in the world to do so. Looking at the size of such initiatives the Smart Energy Meter for renewable energy sources (particularly solar energy) has great impact on the Indian society in particular and shared global environment in general. Roof-top and field implementation of the Smart Energy Meter encourages renewable energy and thereby reduces the carbon foot-print of the individual customers/industries. That is significant collectively as a society as well. Moreover, it conserves/saves energy for the customers. In a wider perspective, the precise determination of electrical parameters may power Analytics to better predict the Energy Generation requirements in regions thereby imparting energy conservation/savings. As a result the carbon foot-print of the society is reduced collectively by reducing Energy wastage or losses. Also in the Demand/Load side, the precise parameter determination helps in meaningful load identification and load management there by conserving energy and enhancing Greener way of life. Also the product is a powerful tool for better and effective Power Quality monitoring, which will discourage inefficient load (effect the Power Factor) leading to reducing energy losses due to bad quality load and overall impact, in a positive way, of carbon-foot print for both the individual customers, industries as well as Production/Distribution organisations. The customers in remote parts of the country where there could be unreliable or intermittent power supply will benefit immensely using the product by harnessing the solar power as well as staying connected to the distribution power supply.
. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT
As the customer is doubling up as a supplier particularly with respect to the solar energy, a precision parameters determination will appropriately compensate the customers monetarily. Features such as time-based pricing will enable the customers to plan their energy activities and ensure economic savings for the customers (individual, homes, industries). Ease of Interface, multi-modal communication will also be helpful in that regard. As ageneration/distribution organisation, the device works as a platform that will help in better planning of power generation and there by having great economic consequences. The technology also enables better load management approaches (using meaningful non-intrusive load identification, load management) thereby saving money for the generation/distribution organisations. Looking at a massive roll-out requirements of Smart Energy Meters, overall the product has significant economic impact.
. INCLUSIVITY IN SOCIETY
The product development involves component sourcing from/through different parts of the country and beyond. The product is available for all sections of the society including the industries to the farmers in remote part of the country. This is a high quality solution available for all. Here, it involves inclusivity both in the production as well as distribution approaches.
. THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT OF THE STARTUP
The product is broadly categorised in the Green Technology sub-sector within the Energy Sector. India is taking unprecedented steps to promote renewable energy, particularly solar energy, to meet the broader environmental goals. India is also one of leading countries in the world to do so. Looking at the size of such initiatives the Smart Energy Meter for renewable energy sources (particularly solar energy) has great impact on the environment in Indian context in particular and shared global environment in general. As roof-top and field implementation of the Smart Energy Meter encourages renewable energy and thereby reduces the carbon foot-print of the individual customers/homes/industries. That is significant collectively as a society and contributes to significant environmental effects. Moreover it conserves/saves energy for the customers.
In a wider perspective, the precise determination of electrical parameters may power Analytics to better predict the Energy Generation requirements in regions thereby imparting energy conservation/ savings and reducing overall carbon foot-print and also reduce global warming. As a result the carbon foot- print of the society is reduced collectively by reducing Energy wastage or losses.
Also in the Demand/Load side, the precise parameter determination helps in meaningful load identification and load management thereby conserving energy and enhancing Greener way of life. Also the productis a powerful tool for better and effective Power Quality monitoring, which will discourage inefficient load(effect the Power Factor) leading to reducing energy losses due to bad quality load and will impact, in a positive way, on carbon-foot print for both the individual customers (individual/homes/industries) as well as Production/Distribution organisations. As the customer is doubling up as a supplier particularly with respect to the solar energy, a precision parameters determination will appropriately compensate the customers monetarily. Features such as time-based pricing will enable the customers to plan their energy activities and ensure energy savings for the customers.
Ease of Interface, multi-modal communication will also be helpful in that regard. As generation/ distribution organisation, the device works as a platform that will help in better planning of power generation and thereby having great environmental consequences. The technology also enables better load management approaches (using meaningful non-intrusive load identification, load management) thereby better planning and reducing energy wastage/losses for the generation/distribution organisations. Looking at a massive roll-out requirements of Smart Energy Meters, overall the product has significant environmental impact.