Smart Grids

Problematic 

Conventional electric networks are no longer adjusted to the current mode of consumption and energy production. The electricity flows from nuclear power generation to consumers through the electrical distribution network.
Today , the consumer is also a producer of electricity through individual solar panels or wind turbines. This decentralized and intermittent energy must be connected more efficiently to the electrical distribution network. In addition, the new market of electric cars generates new consumption needs which electrical networks must be adapted to.

Solution

To ensure a balance between supply and demand of energy, power grids need to be smarter and better transmitting data production and consumption.
Smart grids become interactive and communicating to exchange data and to take into account the actions of all players in the electrical system.

Smart Electric Meter

The first step of implementation of the smart grid is to install a smart electric meter at the consumer’s house. This advanced electric meter enables real-time monitoring of electricity consumption in the low voltage network.

This project requires that electricity meters installed by distributors must allow service providers to offer their customers different prices according to the time of the year or day and encouraging network users to limit their use during periods of high consumption. A complete energy audit is then offered to consumers to enable them to save energy