Schneider Power Metering and Energy Monitoring Systems
An electrical meter, also known as an energy meter, measures the total energy used by equipment, tenant spaces, or entire buildings. Utilities rely on these meters to accurately track power delivery, enabling faster billing and reducing demand penalties. High-quality electrical meters also offer benefits like detailed power quality analysis and enhanced energy efficiency.
Energy meters play a vital role across the power system network: generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption. While features vary by application, all energy meters operate on the same core measurement principles, continuously tracking energy usage over time. The meter type and electrical current influence how power is measured.
Power metering systems are essential in substations to monitor energy consumption patterns and, in some cases, manage inter-branch billing. End users—utility customers—also depend on energy meters for accurate billing and energy management.
