Dear Alavi,

In my country (Brazil), the use of smart metering has been discussed and the infrastructure (pilot scheme) is being installed and studied by some utilities.

In Leite (2012), you can see a preliminary analysis of the regulatory intervention level in the process of smart meters implementation in Brazilian low voltage consumers. Another reference, the article "Cities of the Future" from FAPESP (one of the most important Brazilian agencies for research funding), explains about some projects.

Cordially.

http://revistapesquisa.fapesp.br/en/2013/02/27/cities-of-the-future/

Article Regulatory impact analysis of smart meters implementation in Brazil

There are lots of advantages for installing AMI in the network. However, the most important incentive of installing AMI in Iran (the project known as FAHAM), for distributor companies, is to figure out non-technical losses (rubbery) and improving the efficiency of the grid.

Cheating from distributor, and theft from consumers could be minimized, would improve the distribution efficiency.

Dear Omid,

Look the following link.

Good luck,

Morteza

http://mortezash.blogfa.com/

http://www.iransg.com/en/techfeature

AMI in the Indian Context

Modernizing India's grid system by investing in AMI promises to mitigate a number of strains placed on the grid due to growing demand for electric, gas and water resources. In particular, AMI will improve three key features of India's grid system including:

• System Reliability: AMI technology improves the distribution and overall reliability of electricity by enabling electricity distributors to identify and automatically respond to electric demand, which in turn minimizes power outages.
• Energy Costs: Increased reliability and functionality and reduced power outages and streamlined billing operations will dramatically cut costs associated with providing and maintaining the grid, thereby significantly lowering electricity rates.
• Electricity Theft: Power theft is a common problem in India. AMI systems that track energy usage will help monitor power almost in real time thus leading to increased system transparency.

Smart Grid Projects in India:

(CPRI) - preparation of a detailed planning and procurement document for the implementation of a Smart Grid Test Bed at the institute's main campus. The test bed, which will consist of an integrated Interoperability Laboratory and Smart Grid Technology Demonstration Center, will allow CPRI to research and perform controlled evaluations of integrated Smart Grid Technologies. Smart Grid Technologies selected for research and demonstration are sub-station automation, load management, smart meters (communications and data standards such as the 'Green Button'), cyber security network sensing, energy management, renewables integration and applications for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). When implemented, manufacturers, utilities, service providers and academics would use the Smart Grid Test Bed and related facilities for various testing, certification and training activities. This assistance intends to facilitate the adoption of Smart Grid pilot projects as well as the full-scale deployment of Smart Grid technologies in India.

Smart Grid Pilot project for Indiranagar, Bangalore by BESCOM - India

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), is implementing a Smart Grid Pilot Project for Indiranagar, Bangalore, with a consumer base of 63,058. It includes 3 components - Advance Metering Infrastructure; Peak Load Management and Solar Rooftop PV Systems (RTPV). Under this project, Smart Meters and Communication Systems will be installed for about 20,000 consumers. IT Infrastructure consisting of servers, MDAS, MDAM and PLM software etc. will be installed in the control centre for data collection, storage and analysis. Around 5,000 Rooftop Systems are planned to be installed in Indiranagar and will be integrated with the distribution system using Net Metering.

Odisha Smart Grid projects

The Odisha government has announced a Smart Grid power network (Disaster Resilient Power Strengthening System), for the cyclone prone Ganjam district in Orissa, with 60% funding from ADB. This project involves implementation of the latest technology in the power supply system and enables it to withstand very high-speed cyclones, with wind speed of upto 350-kmph. Under the scheme, the power supply would be made through underground and over ground cables and gas insulated sub-stations with full automation and control. Consumers would be alerted of power cuts through SMS etc. The project is divided into 2 packages: Package-I deals with 132 kV Sub-Station works and Package-II deals with 33 kV Sub-Station works, 11kV and LT Network works.

Roadmap underway for CESC

A Smart Grid Road map for the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) is being prepared by Tetra Tech and ESTA International, Inc under a USTDA grant. The consultants working closely with CESC experts have performed a detailed review of the CESC system and made recommendations for further reliability and power quality improvements, SCADA/DMS/EMS enhancements, communications infrastructure for AMI and Distribution Automation, smart metering and AMI, Enterprise Application Integration and a Pilot Project. The aim is to develop requirements and specifications, to help address a range of electrical grid improvements and smart grid investments, including the integration of smart meters and automated meter reading into CESC's distribution system.

AMI Project at Tata Power, Mumbai

A consortium led by Larsen & Toubro has been selected by Tata Power Mumbai for the deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure solution. The consortium members include L&T, Cyan and Neosilica. L&T will supply smart meters, with CyLec wireless technology from Cyan, and Neosilica will provide a Meter Data Acquisition System interface from Cyan's Head End Server into Tata's Meter Data Management System for billing and fault management. The first phase of the project covers 5,000 smart meters.

http://indiasmartgrid.org/en/technology/Pages/Advanced-Metering-Infrastructure.aspx