Smart Meter and Turkey

Abstract

Smart meters are developed measurement devices that provide much more information to the consumers and that provide the intervention opportunity compared to the conventional energy meters. A smart meter design is dependent on the requirements of the electricity distribution company and the customers. In this study, various features and technologies that can be integrated with the smart meters are explained. Summary information on various problems that can be encountered including design of smart meters, difficulties, distribution process, use and infrastructure of smart meters was given. In addition, various applications and advantages about smart meters that can be encountered in the future in our country were mentioned. Information about promotions and investments made in smart meters in many countries in the world was given. Furthermore, the study aims to contribute to the academic and electricity market sector in term of the introduction of smart meters in developing countries such as our country.