Proof-of-concept load control system using wireless technologies and smart metering techniques

As people in the world consume electrical energy more and more each day, a need for smarter and more resilient power systems arises. By implementing smart metering techniques into the distribution network, consumers can monitor their energy costs and usage which could help reduce global energy demands. Through the use of Smart Meters and Smart Metering techniques and the implementation of such techniques, various areas of application for the model can be assessed and established and the effects on the network can be analysed and quantified. This paper describes the implementation of consumer remote load control which allows consumers to control their own household loads when not at home. Utility Companies can also use the device to reduce the energy demand on the network by remotely switching consumer loads on and off.