`` Lenenergo has installed more than 10,000 smart electricity meters
Thanks to the intelligent devices of Lenenergo `` can obtain accurate data on the consumption of electricity and its capacity as a mode on-line, greatly reduce commercial losses of electricity and reduce the operating costs of metering points.
In electrical networks of OJSC Lenenergo `` in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region Bole install 10,000 smart meters. Counters in real time by GPRS-channel will send the specialists of the data on the volume of electricity transmitted and its quality.
This will allow for continuous monitoring of compliance with quality standards, improve accuracy and simplify data exchange with distribution companies.
These devices are installed in leading European and Asian power grid companies. A unique feature of smart meters - the possibility of feedback. The counters can not only transfer, but also to take the data and settings can be changed remotely using a computer and special software.
System `smart` account called smart meters are combined into a single information network. Such a network is designed specifically to provide accurate measurements and data on energy consumption of household and commercial consumers.
Today, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to promote new projects is undertaking a comprehensive review of the project of building a modern production equipment for #39;smart metering#39; in the territory of Russia. OAO Lenenergo `` became a partner of the Agency in the implementation of the project increase the availability of energy infrastructure. It is planned that the innovative equipment, issued in Russia, will also be used in JSC Lenenergo ``.
