The advent of digital technologies has been phenomenal for electric utilities. Electric utilities have seen transformation from the legacy systems to Smart Grids and Smart Metering Infrastructure (SMI). While digital technologies have been a boon for electric utilities, the drivers for change have been cost pressures combined with a regulatory push.
In this chapter, we will discuss the following:
Drivers for transformation of electric utilities
Trends in Energy and Utilities (E&U) industry
Key challenges in E&U
Smart meters and Smart Grids
Testing considerations for Smart Metering Infrastructure (SMI)