Eskom plans to install smart meters in all homes in South Africa over the next four years to be able to control and limit the electricity supply to households as part of its Demand-side Management (DSM) initiative:
Eskom plans to install smart meters in all homes in South Africa over the next four years to be able to control and limit the electricity supply to households as part of its Demand-side Management initiative.The R16 billion proposed DSM initiative is expected to relieve pressure on the power grid by reducing the load during peak times by 7,000MW and promoting energy conservation, ultimately leading to consumer cost savings.
Eskom’s chief engineer, Edison Makwarela, has revealed further details of the power utility’s smart meter plans, which include load-limiting measures to reduce energy consumption. By using smart meters with two-way communication capabilities, Eskom will be able to limit the power supply to a home, which will encourage users to switch off high-consumption appliances such as geysers and stoves., Vally Padayachee, who previously held executive management roles at both Eskom and City Power, has provided further insights on the use of smart meters for controlling household energy consumption.
Padayachee said, ‘A better option is for the system operator or control room to limit the load. This, in turn, encourages the customer to drop their load.’
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