Smart meters are intelligent terminals in smart grids. They are no longer meters in the traditional sense of the word. In addition to the metering functions of traditional energy meters, smart meters are also used to meet the needs of smart grids and new energy sources.

What are the advantages of prepaid meters than inductive meters

Key-pad Prepayment Energy Meter is a type of meter that exchanges information through virtual carrier – token.

If you're one of the estimated 5.9 million households currently paying for your energy using a prepaid meter, here's everything you need to know about 'pay-as-you-go' tariffs, including how to switch to credit meter.

This is among the findings of a new report from IMS Research, “World Market for Power Quality Meters and Electricity Submeters 2010.”

Texas A&M University is establishing a research consortium to help electric cooperatives, municipal and other public utilities get a handle on evaluating the Smart Grid business case.