AMI
Scope
in
TNB
(Fig
3.0)
Figure 3.0: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in TNB
POWERING THE NATION
the software layer was needed in the past. MDMS
data will be synchronized with data in TNB’s other
relevant information systems. Customer data
captured in the customer database, e-CIBS, must
be reflected in the billing system, the MDMS, and
the AMI head-end systems to ensure that new
customer information is correctly associated with
the proper meter data in a timely manner. TNB
deploys a service-oriented architecture (SOA)
which enables it to build the code once and
leverage it when needed as a standard service,
thereby reducing the cost of code development and
enhancing flexibility to accommodate continuing
advances in AMI technologies.
Smart Metering/AMI encompasses various
players in the energy industry. Utilities, customers,
regulators and solution providers are the main
Benefits
technology, as detailed in
benefactors of the new of
AMI
(Fig
3.1)
REGULATOR
Figure 3.1.
The main objectives of the smart meter
deployment in TNB are improving energy and
network efficiency, improving operational efficiency
and empowering customers. To maximize potential
benefits of the technology, TNB has set up nine
functional requirements as part of its AMI as
follows:
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR),
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Load Profiling,
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Tamper and Theft Detection,
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Supply Automation (Remote Connect/
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Disconnect),
Outage Event Management (Plan and
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Outage Notification),
Information on energy consumption,
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billing, rates, etc. (via Web Portal, IHD
and SMS),
CUSTOMER
Ø Reduction in Carbon Emission
Ø Improve Reliability of Supply
Ø Satisfied Customers
Ø Improve Quality of Supply – Voltage Optimization
Ø Modernized Energy Network
Ø User friendly and transparent interface with utilities
Ø Financially sound utilities
Ø Increased choices for customers, i.e. green power
Ø Saving due to Time of Use (TOU) Tariff
UTILITY
Ø Improve Reliability and Quality Supply
SOLUTION PROVIDER
Ø Create business and job opportunities for:
Ø Reduction in T&D Losses
ü Energy infrastructure vendors
Ø Peak Load Management
ü IT Hardware providers
Ø Better Asset Management
ü Software Firms
Ø Satisfied Customers
ü Telecommunication Companies
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