A dual-source smart meter, as the name suggests, is a smart smart meter that can accurately measure power usage from each of two separate power sources. Specifically, if a home or business is connected to both the national grid (Source 1) and a standby power source provided by the community property (Source 2), then in the event of a national grid blackout or other special circumstances that result in the need to switch to the property's power generation, the dual-source smart meter will be able to automatically identify and record the power data obtained from these two different sources, ensuring that every kilowatt hour (kWh) used is accounted for.
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How dual source smart meters work and their advantages
Accurate smart metering: Advanced sensing technology and algorithmic processing are used to maintain a high degree of accuracy even in complex and changing power usage environments;
Real-time monitoring: By connecting to the internet platform through the built-in communication module, users can view their home's electricity consumption anytime, anywhere, including but not limited to specific daily, weekly, and even monthly consumption;
Clarity of costs: The rules for calculating electricity bills may vary for different sources, for example, the national grid charges according to government pricing, while community self-generation is billed according to the cost-plus principle. Dual-source smart meters can help property managers and tenants to clearly define the amount payable by each of them, avoiding disputes due to asymmetry of information;