Smart Meter Control for Renewable Energy Request and Overload Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional smart meters lack the capability to actively manage and request renewable energy, leading to potential power overload and inefficient energy use.
Innovation Solution
A smart meter system that includes a communication unit, power measurement unit, and control unit, which compares power consumption data with predetermined intervals and requests renewable energy based on the power rate system, allowing for efficient power use and preventing power overload.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional smart meter is used that only transmits and receives data, then the device complexity is low, but the energy management capability and productivity are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The smart meter autonomously monitors power consumption, compares it with predetermined intervals, and requests renewable energy without external intervention. The control unit automatically manages the energy procurement process based on real-time measurements, enabling the device to serve itself in energy management tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart meter continuously measures power consumption through the power measurement unit and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust energy requests. The control unit receives consumption data, compares it with thresholds, and initiates renewable energy requests when intervals are exceeded, creating a closed-loop feedback system for active energy management.
2Reliability
If renewable energy is not actively requested, then the device complexity is low, but power overload occurs and energy use efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The smart meter proactively requests renewable energy before power overload occurs by monitoring consumption levels and comparing them with predetermined intervals. When the measurement approaches the threshold, the system initiates renewable energy procurement in advance, preventing power supply instability before it occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart meter autonomously manages power supply stability by self-monitoring consumption levels and automatically requesting renewable energy when needed, without requiring external control systems to detect and respond to potential overloads.
3Loss of energy
If the smart meter actively manages power consumption by requesting renewable energy, then energy use efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The smart meter implements a feedback mechanism where the power measurement unit continuously monitors consumption and feeds this information to the control unit, which automatically requests renewable energy when consumption exceeds predetermined intervals, optimizing energy use efficiency through real-time adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart meter performs self-service energy management by autonomously monitoring its own consumption patterns and independently requesting renewable energy to maintain efficient operation, eliminating the need for complex external management systems.
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AI summary
According to a disclosed aspect, provided is a smart meter, a system including same, and a method for controlling the smart meter, wherein the smart meter actively requests renewable energy through a system according to an electricity billing system so as to prevent an overload of generated power and induce efficient power use. A smart meter according to a disclosed embodiment comprises: a communication unit for communicating with the outside; a power measurement unit for collecting the amount of power consumption from an electronic device; and a control unit for comparing the amount of power consumption with a preset power interval, and requesting renewable energy through the communication unit on the basis of a result of the comparison.