Smart metering projects: an interpretive framework for successful implementation
International Journal of Energy Sector Management
ISSN: 1750-6220
Article publication date: 4 April 2018
Issue publication date: 4 May 2018
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze a set of smart meters implementation projects and provide insights and recommendations to facilitate smart metering deployment strategies.
Design/methodology/approach
Several significant projects are analyzed on different fronts: scale, technology, economics and regulation, using a common methodology to unfold patterns that constitute key components of successful smart meters diffusion.
Findings
Key elements and controllable enabling patterns from Europe-wide SM implementation projects are identified together with drivers and barriers for patterns replication.
Research limitations/implications
The authors provide a framework considering different stakeholders that will help distribution system operators to accelerate and extend smart meters’ penetration.
Originality/value
Based on the Meter-ON project (supported by the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission), we provide valuable information aimed at facilitating the large-scale deployment of smart meters.
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Acknowledgements
The Meter-ON “Supporting the development and deployment of advanced metering infrastructures in Europe” (GA 308794) has been funded by the European Commission within FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-1STAGE (ENERGY.2012.7.3.1: Networking of national R&D and demonstration projects on SM infrastructure and data processing) program. The authors wish to acknowledge their gratitude and appreciation to all Meter-ON project partners and to all the companies and institutions involved in the study for their contribution during the development of various ideas and concepts, and all the data and information presented in this paper.
Citation
Cagno, E., Micheli, G.J.L. and Di Foggia, G. (2018), "Smart metering projects: an interpretive framework for successful implementation", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 244-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-08-2017-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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