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.
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;
