Use of Smart Energy Meter in Mitigation of Electrical Accidents and Fire – A Futuristic Approach

Now-a-days, modern society is highly dependent on electrical power supply. To live & make our life comfortable, we use number of appliances/gadgets at our residence/office. Every day we get up with the news of electrocution or electrical fires in residential or commercial buildings or public location or distribution transformer or substation. This forces us to ponder over the reasons/ causes of such accidents which lead to loss of lives as well as assets/properties. In today’s evolving energy sector, smart metering is ready to become a game-changer in optimizing electricity management. Smart meters provide real-time data that allows utilities to do monitoring, manage & control the electricity usage patterns. Further this ensures accurate billing and reduces operational costs. Above all for consumers, it offers greater transparency and control over their energy consumption, leading to potential cost savings and more informed decision-making.

This paper provides insight about optimal use of smart energy meter in mitigation of electrical accidents and fire hazards for all locations.