Tag Archives: meter testing
Global Electricity Meter Sales Will Accelerate in 2016
Global electricity meter sales (excluding China) will exceed 173 million units in 2015, accelerate in 2016 and hit a 22% increase by 2020, according to a report by UK-based research firm Statplan. According to the company, 99% of global electricity meter stocks were electromechanical in 1985, declining to 66% this year. By 2020, it is... Read More
New UL 2735 Electric Utility Meter Standard Ensures Safety and Performance
In the past, design flaws in smart meter units have been known to cause serious fire hazards and spotty performance. This has caused a lot of concern for utilities and manufacturers of smart meters. To prevent problems like this, a new voluntary safety standard – UL 2735 – has been created for electric utility meters.... Read More