Feasibility Study of Implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Smart Grid Development

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.