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Survey on Wi-Fi and Cellular Communication Technology for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in a Developing Economy.
- Source :
- African Journal of Information Systems; Nov2023, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p246-279, 34p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Traditional energy meters have suffered from a lack of automated analysis and inaccuracy in reading energy consumption, which has brought about smart metering systems. Developing economies such as in Africa. still experience a setback in electricity monitoring and load distribution because of existing traditional meter systems in use. Communication technologies play an important role to improve the monitoring of energy consumption and ensure a road map toward a smart grid. This paper reviews communication technologies used for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) emphasizing Wi-Fi and Cellular technologies. Metrics used to evaluate their performance include cost, energy efficiency, coverage, deployment, latency, payload, and scalability. The review presents a benchmark for research on AMI communication technologies in developing economies. When adopted, the expected AMI benefits are reduced energy theft, cost efficiency, real-time analysis, security, and safety of energy supply in developing economies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19360282
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- African Journal of Information Systems
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174516615