AMI smart meter

Suitable for

New & existing sectional title properties, body corporates, landlords and managing agents.

Overview

With the world changing to new and improved technology, Smart AMI meter integration is one of the most advanced options available. As demand for electrical energy grows, managing power transmission and distribution has become one of the most difficult challenges. With the implementation of smart grids come new challenges in delivering electrical power to those that need it and in meeting the growing demands of changing infrastructure. To cope with, and provide a solution to, this problem, a smart solution needs to be implemented on new and existing building infrastructure with bidirectional communication — allowing you to monitor the meters and adjust functionality remotely.

Forget the conventional idea of a utilities grid. A smart grid can be thought of as a flexible, bi-directional operating infrastructure. This is why it's called the Smart Grid, with integrated Smart Meters. The Smart Grid is characterised by bidirectional communication among all relevant users of the energy conversion chain. The result is a participatory network in which consumers, utilities and service providers share responsibilities and benefits. Although reselling into the grid is not currently an option for the end user or consumer in South Africa, it might be an option in the future.

The benefits of a smart metering system are mutual: consumers can monitor and optimise their energy consumption based on the real-time price of energy and their individual needs. Management companies have at their immediate disposal the information they need to keep the power supply in line with actual demand, enabling precise customer analysis and segmentation, with detailed reporting via bidirectional communication.

Consumers get exact billing based on their tariffs and accurate information on the amount of electricity, water and gas actually being used. They can also see in real-time what their consumption is, helping them monitor and optimise their budgeting. There are substantial savings in automated customer processes and faster problem resolution for both the reseller and the consumer.

So, as smart grids become more widely available — and to help ease the load on existing grids — a smart meter will do more than just supply your utilities. With our integrated system we also provide a mobile app to allow the customer to monitor their usage in real time. These meters are available in single phase and three phase options.

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