MV metering box

Energy meters are one of the most important components for monitoring and data acquisition in a power system network with roles in every part of the power system network, from the generation to the commercialized end-users, through multiple transmission and distribution setups. They are primarily used for measuring energy for end-user billing and energy trading purpose.

In this article, the focus will be on the mechanism and purpose of energy metering in the power system network along with some essential dos and don’ts for their installation and operation.

The vast application of energy meters can be categorized into four major parts of the power system network: Generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization.