Feature: Power management


Reliable frequency


components and stable power sources underpin smart metering of the future


By Patricia Schifferdecker, Marketing Manager, Jauch


S 22 April 2026 www.electronicsworld.co.uk


mart metering is a technology that monitors and analyses energy consumption in real time in residential and commercial facilities, thus bringing significant benefits to end customers as well as the utility companies. With smart meters, private individuals always


have an overview of their energy consumption, allowing them to optimise it to reduce their bills. Additionally, there is no need for an energy supplier employee to read their energy meters, since smart meters transmit this data automatically. Utility companies benefit from smart meters, too. In


addition to bringing them cost savings from not having field staff to read meters, they can be immediately notified of outages and energy supply problems – even in specific areas. By having access to that real-time data, energy suppliers can better predict and plan the allocation of energy, making their businesses more efficient, responsive and profitable. Having this data in real time also allows utilities to take preventative maintenance measures to avoid outages and increase the reliability of energy supply.


Data transmission The transmission of consumer data works as follows: Smart meters are equipped with sensors that collect data and


can also detect anomalies in energy consumption. In the event of unusual consumption patterns, automatic notifications are sent to the consumer and the energy supplier. The recorded data is stored and processed in the smart


meter, enabling precise measurement and analysis of energy consumption.


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