Abstract:
The electric power industry is experiencing many challenges in the recent scenario. The signi?cant developments were adapted based on smart grid technology-an automated system with improved communication and Electric Vehicles (EVs). It entirely changes the way of energy consumed by residential customers. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is implemented at residential levels to incorporate the changes. With the introduction of AMI technology, a two way communication became possible between a “smart” meter and the control center as well as the meter and residential power equipment. It is concentrated on different aspects of communication between the AMI and terminal residential equipment. The Home Area Network (HAN) used for a smart-meter application should have enhanced security features to assure that the necessary and accurate information is communicated to the smart meter by every corresponding equipment. The purpose here is to enhance the security features and for balancing load condition and to overcome certain constraints associated with electric meter.
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