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08/26/24 Dossier Digitisation Energy efficiency Buildings Legal framework Driving digitalisation and innovation

Smart meters – the all-rounder in the electricity grid

The electricity grid must become intelligent in order to meet the challenge of increasing electricity demand combined with more fluctuating electricity generation – and smart meters are the key to this.

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A smart meter – also known as an intelligent metering system (iMSys) – is an electricity meter that records energy consumption in real time and transmits it digitally. A smart meter enables more precise and timely recording of electricity consumption in contrast to conventional analogue meters. This offers numerous advantages for both end users and energy suppliers. The dossier offers an introduction to the topic of smart meters, provides information on the basics and added value as well as the smart meter rollout process.

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Centre of Expertise for Energy Efficiency through Digitalisation in Industry and Buildings (KEDi)

Goal: to leverage potential for energy efficiency through digitalisation – KEDi supports small and medium-sized enterprises and the building industry in this process.

Topics: Digitisation, Energy efficiency, Funding, Buildings, Legal framework, Industry, Artificial intelligence, Driving digitalisation and innovation

Runtime: since 2022

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    SET Pilot 1: From data to added value

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