Abstract:
Smart Grids are developing as the next generation power systems that transform the
traditional ways of functioning of present electrical grids. Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) is one of the key components in smart grids. An AMI covers of
systems and networks, that are responsible for collecting and analyzing data received
from smart meters. In addition, AMI also manages the different applications related
with power and services based on the data collected from smart meters. Thus, AMI
plays a significant role in the smooth functioning of smart grids. Providing security to
AMI is necessary as adversaries can cause potential infrastructural damage and
privacy threats in smart grid. One of the most effective and challenging topics
identified, is cost-benefit analysis for AMI. This thesis explore the evolution of the
metering Industry in Bangladesh. It covers the benefits of Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI), key challenges in implementing AMI, popular communication
standards and innovative business models for rolling out AMI in Bangladesh.
