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Recently, a smart meter upgrade project covering multiple core urban areas is progressing in an orderly manner, involving meter replacement work in dozens of old residential communities and newly built residential areas. According to the project promotion team, since the launch of this renovation project at the beginning of this year, the equipment installation and commissioning for nearly half of the target communities have been completed, and it is expected to be fully completed in the third quarter of 2025. The implementation of this people's livelihood project will not only completely solve the series of problems caused by traditional electric meters but also mark the official entry of urban electricity management into an intelligent and refined era.
Before the start of the renovation project, many community meter equipment had been in operation for more than ten years, generally having potential safety hazards such as decreased measurement accuracy and aging lines. Some residents reported that traditional electric meters require regular manual meter reading, which is not only prone to data errors, but also requires queuing at designated locations for payment. In case of sudden power outages, it is even more difficult to quickly locate the problem. "During the peak electricity consumption period in summer, I am afraid of sudden power outages. Checking for faults with old-fashioned electric meters requires checking each household one by one, which is too time-consuming," said a resident of an old community.
The smart meters replaced this time integrate a number of advanced technologies, achieving an all-round upgrade in electricity management. Through the built-in Internet of Things module, smart meters can transmit electricity consumption data to the management platform in real-time. Staff can accurately grasp the electricity consumption situation of each household in the background, including detailed data such as real-time power and cumulative electricity consumption. When there are abnormal situations such as overload or short circuit in the line, the system can automatically send an early warning signal within 30 seconds and accurately locate the fault area, greatly shortening the fault detection time.
For residents, the convenience brought by smart meters is tangible. With the supporting mobile APP or WeChat mini-program, residents can check electricity consumption details at any time and realize "finger payment" without having to go to offline outlets specially. The APP will also generate energy-saving suggestions based on electricity usage habits to help residents plan electricity usage reasonably and reduce electricity costs. "Now I can clearly see how much electricity I use every day and how much I spend. I also receive reminders about the remaining electricity bills, so I no longer have to worry about power outages due to forgetting to pay the bills," said a resident who had just experienced the new function with satisfaction.
The efficiency of community management has also been significantly improved due to the application of smart meters. In the traditional manual meter reading mode, meter reading work for a community requires 2-3 staff members to spend 1-2 days, and meter reading errors are prone to occur. After smart meters realize automatic data collection, the accuracy of meter reading has increased to 100%, and management costs have been reduced by nearly 40%. At the same time, through big data analysis, the management can also accurately identify illegal electricity usage behaviors, effectively curb electricity theft and leakage, and ensure electricity safety.
It is understood that this smart meter renovation project strictly follows the concept of green and low-carbon development. The selected meter equipment is made of environmentally friendly materials, and its energy consumption is reduced by more than 30% compared with traditional electric meters. The service life of the equipment can reach 15 years, reducing resource consumption caused by frequent replacement. The project said: "Smart meters are not only an upgrade of electricity metering tools but also an important starting point to promote the digital transformation of urban energy management. In the future, we will gradually expand the intelligent application scenarios of electric meters, such as combining new energy vehicle charging, distributed photovoltaics and other scenarios to achieve more intelligent energy allocation."
With the continuous advancement of the renovation project, more and more residents will enjoy the convenience and benefits brought by smart meters. The implementation of this people's livelihood project not only enhances residents' sense of well-being in life but also lays a solid foundation for the construction of an urban smart energy system, helping to realize a more efficient, greener and smarter new model of urban electricity management.
