Why Real-Time Data?

Legacy meters measure data, but no one is there to see it…
“Modern” Smart meters measure data constantly – but only a fraction is recorded (1/15 min) and transmitted at an outrageous delay (1 day latency)...

This is dark data: insightful, valuable, often critical real-time intelligence that remains stranded at the grid edge

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Demand response (DR) programs
Incentivizing consumers to shift or reduce their energy use during peak periods, lowering costs, enhancing grid stability, and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive generation

Advanced DERMS
Real-time flow data enables true DERMS control—visibility, constraint management, and smart optimization.

Instant Outage & Voltage Detection
Identifying and pinpointing outages, voltage sags, or abnormal conditions instantly even before consumers notice.

Predictive Maintenance
Detect early-stage faults and deploy local repairs before they cascade to system-wide repercussions.

Consumer Load Insights
Substation data is too coarse. Real-time, consumer-level visibility is essential for peak forecasting, managing volatility and understanding behind-the-meter assets like EVs and PVs.

Energy Disaggregation & Behavior Feedback
Real-time dashboards drive real behavior change. “5-second feedback can cut use by up to 15%, vs. <2% from monthly bills.” – ACEEE

Theft & Tampering Detection
Spot bypasses, zero-readings, or abnormal usage patterns instantly and act faster.

Short term trading enablement
Real-time metering fuels accurate, time-sensitive procurement strategies

Peer-to-Peer Trading
Real-time metering is the foundation for consumer participation and democratized energy. “A prerequisite for P2P trading and VPPs.” – IRENA