Use Case:
Remote Energy Metering

CHALLENGE

The goal was to develop an automated IoT solution to remotely read energy meters more efficiently and competitively than traditional manual readings performed monthly by field operators.

The solution needed to include:

  • A sensor-equipped device to capture and transmit energy meter data.
  • A wireless communication infrastructure capable of supporting a large number of devices.
  • Secure data storage, visualization, and analytics tools.
    Technical support for hardware installation.

The solution needed to include:

  • A sensor-equipped device to capture and transmit energy meter data.
  • A wireless communication infrastructure capable of supporting a large number of devices.
  • Secure data storage, visualization, and analytics tools.
    Technical support for hardware installation.


Additionally, the total system cost had to be lower than manual readings while offering extra advantages, such as eliminating human errors and increasing reading frequency.

Additionally, the total system cost had to be lower than manual readings while offering extra advantages, such as eliminating human errors and increasing reading frequency.

SOLUTION

We designed a smart energy metering device optimized for manufacturing, assembly, battery life, and power consumption.

This device features an optical sensor that reads infrared pulses from energy meters—regardless of brand—and accesses internal records to capture all available data. It also monitors voltage presence to provide real-time outage alerts.

We designed a smart energy metering device optimized for manufacturing, assembly, battery life, and power consumption.

This device features an optical sensor that reads infrared pulses from energy meters—regardless of brand—and accesses internal records to capture all available data. It also monitors voltage presence to provide real-time outage alerts.

With this system, data collection increased from once per month to multiple times per hour, enabling demand forecasting, consumption profiling, and instant outage response.

The device integrates a LoRaWAN communication module, ensuring low-cost operation and efficient coverage. We also developed sensor variants compatible with different types of meters, expanding its use to industrial metering with various communication protocols.

With this system, data collection increased from once per month to multiple times per hour, enabling demand forecasting, consumption profiling, and instant outage response.

The device integrates a LoRaWAN communication module, ensuring low-cost operation and efficient coverage. We also developed sensor variants compatible with different types of meters, expanding its use to industrial metering with various communication protocols.

RESULTS

The benefits exceeded expectations. In addition to improved data accuracy and frequency, advanced analytics enabled early detection of energy losses, later confirmed and resolved by maintenance teams.

Key advantages of the solution:

  • Hourly readings instead of monthly.
  • Custom consumption profiles for each user.
  • Elimination of human errors through automated readings.
  • Detection of anomalies, energy losses, and irregularities.
  • Reduced human contact, critical during events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Lower costs and higher efficiency compared to manual readings.