Smart Meter Renewable Energy Request for Power 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 management and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If conventional smart meters are used as simple data transmission gateways, then device complexity is reduced, but energy management capability and productivity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The smart meter is transformed from a simple data transmission device into a multi-functional energy management system that simultaneously performs power consumption measurement, renewable energy request generation, communication with external systems, and local energy optimization, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining simple device structure and enhancing energy management capability
2Productivity
If smart meters actively request renewable energy based on power rate systems, then energy efficiency and productivity improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The smart meter proactively requests renewable energy in advance based on predicted power consumption patterns and power rate system conditions, rather than merely reacting to current consumption levels. This preliminary action enables the system to secure renewable energy supply before peak demand periods, improving energy efficiency while managing complexity through predictive rather than reactive control
Solution Approach 2:
The smart meter continuously monitors power consumption, compares it with predetermined power intervals, and adjusts renewable energy requests based on feedback from both internal measurements and external power rate system information. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables dynamic optimization of energy efficiency without requiring overly complex device architecture
3Device complexity
If renewable energy is not actively requested, then device complexity remains low, but power overload risk and energy loss increase
Solution Approach 1:
The smart meter proactively requests renewable energy in advance based on predicted power consumption patterns and power rate system conditions, rather than merely reacting to current consumption levels. This preliminary action enables the system to secure renewable energy supply before peak demand periods, improving energy efficiency while managing complexity through predictive rather than reactive control
Solution Approach 2:
The smart meter takes preliminary counter-actions by requesting renewable energy before power overload conditions occur. By anticipating potential overload situations and securing renewable energy supply in advance, the system prevents energy loss and inefficiency without requiring complex real-time intervention mechanisms
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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.