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Smart meter based energy hubs performing energy interoperability to improve consumer friendly energy sector

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WO2025150059A1
WO2025150059A1 PCT/IN2024/052448 IN2024052448W WO2025150059A1 WO 2025150059 A1 WO2025150059 A1 WO 2025150059A1 IN 2024052448 W IN2024052448 W IN 2024052448W WO 2025150059 A1 WO2025150059 A1 WO 2025150059A1
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K. Shanti Swarup
B. Chiranjeevi
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  • the present disclosure generally relates to development and implementation of prepaid smart energy meters. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to smart energy meters for performing energy interoperability with neighbouring smart energy meters and methods thereof.
  • Conventional postpaid smart meters are used in residential purpose, commercial purpose, and industrial sectors.
  • a consumer or user may use energy units and accordingly, pay for the energy units used. That is, firstly, the consumer uses the energy units, and the energy units usage is recorded in the conventional postpaid smart energy meters. Subsequently, a dedicated person visits the location of the conventional smart energy meters and read the recordings of usage of the energy units in the conventional digital energy meters and raise bill for which the user will pay.
  • the present application discloses a smart energy meter for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters.
  • the smart energy meter comprises a memory, and a controller.
  • the controller is communicatively coupled with the memory and the controller is configured to assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter. Further, the controller is configured to monitor a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter.
  • the controller is configured to transmit a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units.
  • the controller is configured to receive the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
  • the present application discloses a smart energy meter for performing energy interoperability with a neighboring smart energy meter.
  • the smart energy meter comprises a memory, and a controller.
  • the controller is communicatively coupled with the memory and the controller is configured to assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter and monitor usage of the predetermined number of energy units. Further, the controller is configured to receive a request for energy units from neighboring smart energy meter, wherein the request comprises a number of requested energy units. Thereafter, the controller is configured to, upon receiving the request for energy units, determine whether the smart energy meter comprises excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units. Finally, the controller is configured to, based on the determination that the smart energy meter comprises the excess energy units, transmit at least a portion of the excess energy units to the neighboring smart energy meter to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
  • the present application discloses a method for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters.
  • the method comprises assigning a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter. Further, the method comprises monitoring a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter. Thereafter, the method comprises transmitting a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units. Finally, the method comprises receiving the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
  • Figure 2A illustrates a detailed block diagram of a smart energy meter 101 shown in Figure 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Figure 2B illustrates a detailed block diagram 200b of at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102 (e.g., the neighboring smart energy meter 102i) shown in Figure 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure
  • Figure 4A shows an arrangement 400 of the smart energy meters in a community or network 100 to perform energy interoperability, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Figures 4B and 4C show a graph of energy units utilization of three smart energy meters in different time durations, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 5A shows an experimental setup 500a of transferring energy units to prepaid smart energy meter, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 5B shows an experimental setup 500b with controller 107 enabled prepaid smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • both the smart energy meters may create an agreement. After successful execution of the agreement, the smart energy meter 101 may transfer requested energy units to the smart energy meter 102i. Accordingly, the smart energy meter 101 may generate income from its excess energy credits instead of wasting them.
  • the process of energy interoperability is shown in Figure 4.
  • the smart energy meter 102i may accept the quote of price or may negotiate with the smart energy meter 101 and create an agreement with the smart energy meter 101. After accepting the price quote or creating agreement, the smart energy meter 102i may send the transaction to the smart energy meter 101 as indicated in the Step 5 (S5). At Step 6(S6), the smart energy meter 101 may send requested energy units to the smart energy meter 102i.
  • Figures 4B and 4C show a graphs of monthly energy units utilization of three smart energy meters in different time durations, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 5B shows an experimental setup 500b with controller 107 enabled prepaid smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the prepaid smart energy meter 101 may be connected with an loT controller 107, for example Raspberry Pi controller 107 which may be used to collect the energy consumption from the prepaid smart energy meter 101, stores and transfers the data for further.
  • the Raspberry Pi controller 107 or devices may be responsible for mathematical modeling and strategic decision -making in the energy units transfer process.
  • the Raspberry pi controller 107 may use python programming to build an agreement (for example, a smart contract) among the three consumers or three smart energy meters for price value of energy units and subsequently, may process the data for further analysis. Accordingly, the present disclosure creates a communication network among consumers. As a result, it enables seamless data exchange.
  • Figure 6A shows a flowchart illustrating a method 600a for performing energy interoperability with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the method 600a may comprise one or more steps.
  • the method 600a may be described in the general context of computer executable instructions.
  • computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, and functions, which perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types.
  • the method 600a comprises transmitting a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101 are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units.
  • the operation of block 606 may be performed by the controller 107 (particularly by a transmitting unit 207) of Figure 2A.
  • the method 600a comprises receiving the requested number of energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
  • the operation of block 608 may be performed by the controller 107 (particularly by a receiving unit 209) of Figure 2A.
  • Figure 6B shows a flowchart illustrating a method 600b for performing energy interoperability with other smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure generates the data log for different intervals such as hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly for benefits of the user.
  • the present disclosure forecasts the energy usage and regularly updates the information to user for better energy consumption management.

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Abstract

Disclosed herein is a smart energy meter and method for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters. The smart energy meter comprises a memory, and a controller. The controller is configured to assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter. Further, the controller is configured to monitor a usage of the predetermined number of energy units and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter. Thereafter, the controller is configured to transmit a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters. Finally, the controller is configured to receive the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.

Description

Smart Meter Based Energy Hubs Performing Energy Interoperability to Improve Consumer Friendly Energy Sector
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to development and implementation of prepaid smart energy meters. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to smart energy meters for performing energy interoperability with neighbouring smart energy meters and methods thereof.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In a smart grid technology or in a smart grid infrastructure, technology is developing day by day. In the existing energy domain, processes of meter reading and billing are done manually. This manual processes involve lot of effort from utility organizations, and the said processes are very time-consuming as well. Recently, smart energy meters have taken over the metering process. The smart energy meters are intelligent electronic devices which are capable of metering, storing, and communicating the data with the central system.
[0003] Conventional postpaid smart meters are used in residential purpose, commercial purpose, and industrial sectors. In the conventional postpaid smart energy meters, a consumer or user may use energy units and accordingly, pay for the energy units used. That is, firstly, the consumer uses the energy units, and the energy units usage is recorded in the conventional postpaid smart energy meters. Subsequently, a dedicated person visits the location of the conventional smart energy meters and read the recordings of usage of the energy units in the conventional digital energy meters and raise bill for which the user will pay.
[0004] In recent days, energy utility, managing electricity distribution and billing aspects faces challenges due to prevalence of the conventional postpaid smart energy meters. As a result, prepaid smart energy meters are becoming increasingly popular. These prepaid smart energy meters allow the consumers or users to prepay for their electricity usage and monitor their usage of electricity units in real-time. This flexibly manages the consumer energy units usage and avoid unexpected bills. Although, the prepaid smart energy meters provide aforementioned advantage, the prepaid smart energy meters possess some disadvantages too. For example, the user may prepay for the energy units for a predetermined time (for example, 1 month) and uses the energy units and if the energy units are consumed before the predetermined time. The power supply is cut-off for the user as the energy units are depleted. Thus, it becomes essential to perform energy interoperability with neighbouring prepaid smart energy meters.
[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art.
SUMMARY
[0006] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the present application discloses a smart energy meter for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters. The smart energy meter comprises a memory, and a controller. The controller is communicatively coupled with the memory and the controller is configured to assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter. Further, the controller is configured to monitor a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter. Thereafter, the controller is configured to transmit a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units. Finally, the controller is configured to receive the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage. [0007] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the present application discloses a smart energy meter for performing energy interoperability with a neighboring smart energy meter. The smart energy meter comprises a memory, and a controller. The controller is communicatively coupled with the memory and the controller is configured to assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter and monitor usage of the predetermined number of energy units. Further, the controller is configured to receive a request for energy units from neighboring smart energy meter, wherein the request comprises a number of requested energy units. Thereafter, the controller is configured to, upon receiving the request for energy units, determine whether the smart energy meter comprises excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units. Finally, the controller is configured to, based on the determination that the smart energy meter comprises the excess energy units, transmit at least a portion of the excess energy units to the neighboring smart energy meter to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
[0008] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the present application discloses a method for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters. The method comprises assigning a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter. Further, the method comprises monitoring a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter. Thereafter, the method comprises transmitting a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units. Finally, the method comprises receiving the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
[0009] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the present application discloses a method for performing energy interoperability with neighboring smart energy meter. The method comprises assigning a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter and monitor usage of the predetermined number of energy units. Further, the method comprises receiving a request for energy units from neighboring smart energy meter, wherein the request comprises a number of requested energy units. Thereafter, the method comprises, upon receiving the request for energy units, determining whether the smart energy meter comprises excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units. Finally, the method comprises based on the determination that the smart energy meter comprises the excess energy, transmitting at least a portion of the excess energy units to the neighboring smart energy meter to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
[0010] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] Further aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will be readily understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Reference numerals have been used to refer to identical or functionally similar elements. The figures together with a detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present disclosure wherein:
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates a network or community 100 where a smart energy meter 101 is communicating with one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 via a communication network 121 for performing energy interoperability, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0013] Figure 2A illustrates a detailed block diagram of a smart energy meter 101 shown in Figure 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure; [0014] Figure 2B illustrates a detailed block diagram 200b of at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102 (e.g., the neighboring smart energy meter 102i) shown in Figure 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0015] Figure 3 shows an exemplary high level flow chart illustrating a method 300 for performing energy interoperability with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0016] Figure 4A shows an arrangement 400 of the smart energy meters in a community or network 100 to perform energy interoperability, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0017] Figures 4B and 4C show a graph of energy units utilization of three smart energy meters in different time durations, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0018] Figure 4D shows a graph of an energy units utilization of three consumers till the end of the month, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0019] Figure 5A shows an experimental setup 500a of transferring energy units to prepaid smart energy meter, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0001] Figure 5B shows an experimental setup 500b with controller 107 enabled prepaid smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0020] Figure 6A shows a flowchart illustrating a method 600a for performing energy interoperability with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0021] Figure 6B shows a flowchart illustrating a method 600b for performing energy interoperability with other smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [0022] It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any block diagrams herein represent conceptual views of the illustrative systems embodying the principles of the present disclosure. Similarly, it will be appreciated that any flowcharts, flow diagrams, state transition diagrams, pseudo code, and the like represent various processes which may be substantially represented in computer readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not such computer or processor is explicitly shown.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Referring now to the drawings, there is shown an illustrative embodiment of the disclosure. It is understood that the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms; specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It will be appreciated as the description proceeds that the disclosure may be realized in different embodiments.
[0024] The terms “comprise(s)”, “comprising”, “include(s)” or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device that comprises a list of components that does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus or device. The terms like “at least one” and “one or more” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description. The terms like “a plurality of’ and “multiple” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[0025] Figure 1 illustrates a network or community 100 of smart energy meters communicating with each other via communication network 121 for performing energy interoperability, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0026] The network or community 100 may comprise one or more prepaid smart energy meters. For example, the network 100 may comprise one or more smart energy meters 101, 102i, and 102z. The present disclosure is not limited thereto. The network 100 may comprise more number of smart energy meters compared to smart energy meters shown in the Figure 1. The smart energy meter 101 may be a device or an apparatus that provides detailed information on consumption of energy units of consumers by monitoring the usage of the energy units and may request the energy units from the other smart energy meters when the energy units are completely used, and power is depleted. In one embodiment, the smart energy meters 102i, and 1022 may be neighboring smart energy meters to the smart energy meter 101. Alternatively, the smart energy meters 101, and 1022 may be neighboring smart energy meters to the smart energy meter 102i. Similarly, the smart energy meters 101, and 102i may be neighboring smart energy meters to the smart energy meter 1022 In the present disclosure, for easy understanding, the smart energy meters 102i, and 1022 are considered as neighboring smart energy meters to the smart energy meter 101. The present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any of the smart energy meter may be neighboring smart energy meter to that particular smart energy meter. The smart energy meters 102i, and 1022 may be collectively termed as neighboring smart energy meters 102 to the smart energy meter 101.
[0027] Each smart energy meter may include an interface, a memory, and a controller. For example, the smart energy meter 101 may include an interface 103, a memory 105, a controller 107. Similarly, the neighboring smart energy meter 102i includes an interface 109, a memory 111, and a controller 113. Similarly, the neighboring smart energy meter 1021 may include an interface 115, a memory 117, a controller 119. For example, each of the controller may include, without limitation, a Raspberry Pi controller. For implementation of the controller, a custom software model may be developed using Python compatible to the Raspberry Pi controller. The controller or Raspberry Pi controller may act as a mediator between smart energy meter 101 and the neighboring smart energy meters 102. The smart energy meter 101 may communicate with the neighboring smart energy meters 102 via a communication network 121. The communication network 121 may be implemented as one of the several types of networks, such as intranet or Local Area Network (LAN). The communication network 121 may either be a dedicated network or a shared network, which represents an association of several types of networks that use a variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTPs) or a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and a Transport Layer Security (TLS), a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), etc. In an alternative embodiment, the smart energy meter 101 may communicate with the neighboring smart energy meter using a wired connection. In another embodiment, the smart energy meter 101 may use two ways communication with the neighboring smart energy meters, for example wireless communication, for example a Bluetooth communication for short range and a Wi-Fi communication for long range. The detailed diagrams of the smart energy meter 101 and the at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102i are explained in Figures 2A and 2B, respectively.
[0028] The smart energy meter 101 and the neighboring smart energy meters 102 may be registered into a network 100 in a region or community. For example, the region may include, without limitation, a residential blocks, commercial building blocks, industrial sectors, and the like. Upon registering with the network 100, the smart energy meter 101 and the neighboring smart energy meters 102 may receive registered information of the other neighboring smart energy meters and obtains a unique identification number. The registered information of each smart energy meter is communicated to the other smart energy meters.
[0029] Initially, a predetermined number of energy units are assigned to each smart energy meter. For example, a controller 107 may request for predetermined number of energy units from a smart grid and subsequently, prepay for the requested predetermined number of energy units to the smart grid. The controller 107 may receive predetermined energy units and assign a requested predetermined energy units to the smart energy meter 101. In an alternative embodiments, the other smart energy meters 102i, and 1022 are also assigned with the predetermined number of energy units.
[0030] After assigning the predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter 101, the controller 107 may monitor a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101 and may determine balance energy units. The software model in the controller or Raspberry Pi controller 107 may be responsible for monitoring the usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101. Subsequently, the controller 107 may determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101. For example, the controller 107 determines the balance energy units based on the monitoring of the predetermined energy units consumed. In one example, if the consumer has prepaid for the predetermined energy units (for example), 200 energy units, the controller 107 may monitor the usage of the energy consumption continuously and determine the balance energy units based on the monitoring of the usage of the predetermined number of energy units.
[0031] In the next step, the controller 107 may transmit a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101 are less than a threshold value of energy units. For example, if the smart energy meter 101 requires 200 energy units (threshold value) for own usage for the predetermined time (for example, 1 month), and out of 200 energy units 180 energy units have been already used and there may be number of days to complete predetermined duration and remaining 20 energy units are not sufficient for the own usage, then the controller 107 may transmit a request to the other neighboring smart energy meters 102 and requests for the energy units. The request comprises a number of energy units required for the smart energy meter 101 for own usage.
[0032] After transmitting the request to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, the controller 107 may receive the requested number of energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102i from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage. For instance, the smart energy meter 101 may transmit the request to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, for example, the smart energy meter 102i, and the smart energy meter 102z in the community. Each of the smart energy meter receives a request from the neighboring smart energy meter 101 having less energy units. Upon receiving the request, each of the controllers associated with the respective smart energy meter determines whether the smart energy meter comprises excess energy units to fulfill the request for the energy units. For instance, if the smart energy meter 102i receives the request, then the controller 113 may determine whether the smart energy meter 102i comprises excess energy units to fulfill the request for the energy units. Similarly, the other smart energy meters may determine whether excess energy units are present or not. To determine the excess energy units, for example, the controller 113 may calculate a number of balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 102i. Subsequently, the controller 113 forecast a number of energy units required for own usage using at least one energy forecasting techniques. For example, the present disclosure may use forecasting algorithms such as Time Series Forecasting to forecast the number of energy units required for own usage. Accordingly, the controller 113 may determine the excess energy units based on the number of balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter and the number of energy units required for the own usage.
[0033] In one embodiment, if the controller 119 determines that the smart energy meter 1021 does not comprise excess of energy units to fulfill the request for energy units, the controller 119 may reject the request for energy units from the requested smart energy meter 101. In an alternative embodiment, for example, if the controller 113 determines that the smart energy meter 102i is comprising excess energy units, then the controller 113 may transmit a notification to the neighboring smart energy meter 101 to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage. For example, the notification comprises information pertaining to the excess energy units associated with the smart energy meter 102i. In response to the notification, the controller 107 may create an agreement (or smart contract) with the at least one smart energy meter. For example, the agreement with a smart energy meter comprises information related to a number of the energy units received from the other smart energy meter (for example, the smart energy meter 102i), a cost associated with the received energy units, and a timeframe associated with the received energy units.
[0034] In the next step, the controller 113 may transmit a portion of the excess energy units to the requested smart energy meter 101 to perform the energy interoperability. Accordingly, the smart energy meter 101 may receive the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102i from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
Example [0035] Initially, three smart energy meters (for example, 101, 102i and 1022) are initialized with 100 energy units. The smart energy meters 101, 102i and 1022 comprise Raspberry Pi controllers 107, 113, and 119, respectively. The prepaid smart energy meters 101, 102i and 1021 may monitor and analyze energy consumption. The prepaid smart energy meters 101,
102i and 1022 may be used to log the data and generate the load profile of each consumer. In one example, each energy units points equals to IKwh or unit. The below table 1 shows the energy consumption data log for the three prepaid smart energy meters 101, 102i and 1022
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[0036] The Raspberry Pi controller may continuously monitor available energy units for the consumers to supply interruptions. In one example, the smart energy meters may be triggered when the available energy units fall below a certain minimum value, for example 10.
[0037] The below table 2 describes evaluation of energy units available at different consumers on different days.
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[0038] From the above table 2, it is seen that the smart energy meter 102i has depleted its energy units and therefore requires assistance from other smart energy meters in order to continue functioning. The next step in the process may involve the smart energy meter 102i making a request to the other smart energy meters 101, and 1022 for a transfer energy units. To fulfill the request, the smart energy meter 101 and the smart energy meter 1022 may first determine if they possess excess energy units available for transfer. To accomplish this, the smart energy meter 101 and the smart energy meter 1022 may forecast their own energy units demand and compare it to their current supply. If the smart energy meters comprise excess of energy units, the smart energy meter 102i may create an agreement, such as smart contract, with the other smart energy meters to facilitate the energy units transfer between the smart energy meter 102i and the smart energy meter 101, 1022 The monthly energy units utilization for 10th day, 20th day and 22nd day are represented in the graph shown in Figures 4B, 4C and 4D respectively.
[0039] This energy units transfer process may allow for a direct exchange of energy units between two individuals without need for a centralized unit. As a result, the energy units transferring efficiency is increased and subsequently, transaction costs are reduced. Overall, the creation of agreement between the smart energy meters may serve as a solution to the energy credit depletion issue faced by the smart energy meter 102i. In the above scenario, the smart energy meter 102i may require energy credits for own usage and therefore sends a request to the smart energy meter 1022 The smart energy meter 1022 may evaluate its excess energy units by forecasting its own demand using a SARIMAX time series forecasting model. The result of the evaluation is shown in below table 3, which displays the available energy units, forecasted units, and excess of energy units.
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[0040] Based on the above table 3, it can be seen that the smart energy meter 1022 does not have any excess of energy units to transfer. Accordingly, the smart energy meter 1022 may send a rejection request to the smart energy meter 102i. To fulfill the request for energy units, the smart energy meter 102i may send a request to the smart energy meter 101. The smart energy may repeat the same process. For example, the smart energy meter 101 may evaluate its excess energy units by forecasting its own demand using a SARIMAX time series forecasting model. From the above table, it is seen that the smart energy meter 101 may comprise excess of energy units which may make capable of transferring energy units to the smart energy meter 102i. To facilitate the transfer of energy units between the smart energy meter 102i and the smart energy meter 101, both the smart energy meters may create an agreement. After successful execution of the agreement, the smart energy meter 101 may transfer requested energy units to the smart energy meter 102i. Accordingly, the smart energy meter 101 may generate income from its excess energy credits instead of wasting them. The process of energy interoperability is shown in Figure 4.
[0041] Figure 2A illustrates a detailed block diagram 200a of a smart energy meter 101 shown in Figure 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0002] In an embodiment, the smart energy meter 101 may include an interface 103, a memory 105, and a controller 107. In some embodiments, the memory 105 may be communicatively coupled to the controller 107. In an alternative embodiment the controller 107 may be a processor. The memory 105 stores instructions executable by the controller 107. The controller 107 may perform one or more functions of the smart energy meter 101 for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102. The interface 103 may be coupled with the controller 107 through which the smart energy meter 101 communicates with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 via communication network 121. For example, the smart energy meter 101 may communicate with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102i, and/or 1022 The controller 107 may include one or more modules or hardware units, for e.g., an assigning unit 201, a monitoring unit 203, a transmitting unit 205, a determining unit 207, and a receiving unit 209, but not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the one or more modules or units may be software modules which may be stored in the memory 105. The one or more modules or hardware units may be configured to perform the various operations of the present disclosure to perform energy interoperability with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102.
[0042] Figure 2B illustrates a detailed block diagram 200b of at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102 (e.g., the neighboring smart energy meter 102i) shown in Figure 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure; [0003] In an embodiment, the neighboring smart energy meter 102i may include an interface 109, a memory 111, and a controller 113. In some embodiments, the memory 111 may be communicatively coupled to the controller 113. The memory 111 stores instructions executable by the controller 113. In an alternative embodiment the controller 113 may be a processor. The controller 113 may perform one or more functions of the neighboring smart energy meter 102i for performing energy interoperability with other smart energy meter 101. The interface 109 may be coupled with the controller 113 through which the at least one neighboring smart energy meter 102i from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 communicates with the other smart energy meter 101 via communication network 121. For example, the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102i, and/or 102i may communicate with the other smart energy meter 101. The controller 113 may include one or more modules or hardware units, for e.g., an assigning unit 211, a receiving unit 213, a determining unit 215, and a transmitting unit 217, but not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the one or more modules or units may be software modules which may be stored in the memory 111. The one or more modules or hardware units may be configured to perform the various operations of the present disclosure to perform energy interoperability with the other smart energy meter 101.
[0004] Figure 3 shows an exemplary high level flow chart illustrating a method 300 for performing energy interoperability with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0005] At block 302, energy units are initialized. For example, the user may prepay for the predetermined number of energy units to the smart grid and subsequently, may start using the energy units. At block 304, the controller 107 may monitor usage of energy units. For example, the controller 107 associated with the smart energy meter 101 measures energy usage and monitors the energy consumption of the smart energy meter 101. At block 306, the controller 107 may determine energy units usage, and may check for balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101 as indicated in the block 308. [0006] If the balance energy units are less than the threshold number of energy units, then the controller 107 of the smart energy meter 101 may request neighboring smart energy meters 102 for energy units as indicated in the block 310. The controllers 113, and 119 of the respective smart energy meters 102i, and 102i receives the request from the smart energy meter 101 and may verify for the excess energy units as indicated in the block 312. Subsequently, the neighboring smart energy meters 102 may forecast energy units to determine the energy units for their own usage as indicated in the block 314. In one example, the at least one smart energy meter, for example the smart energy meter 102i, may determine the excess of the energy units as indicated in the block 316. In another example, the other neighboring smart energy meters 102z may determine the excess of the energy units. After verifying for the excess energy units, the controller 107 receives a notification from the neighboring smart energy meter 102i when the excess energy units are available as indicted in the block 318.
[0007] Once the excess energy units are available as shown in the block 318, the controller may create agreement (or smart contract) between the sender (shown in block 322) and the receiver (shown in block 324) as indicated in the block 320. For example, the sender may be the smart energy meter 102i and the receiver may be the smart energy meter 101. The agreement may be created with the at least one smart energy meter (for example, 102i) having excess of energy units as indicated in the block 320. Subsequently, the excess energy units are transferred from the neighboring smart energy meter 102i to the smart energy meter 101 as indicated in the block 326. At block 328, the energy units are recharged for the smart energy meter and the neighboring smart energy meter and monitoring the usage of the energy units consumption is repeated as indicated in the block 304.
[0008] Figure 4A shows an arrangement 400 of the smart energy meters in a community or network 100 to perform energy interoperability, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0009] As shown in Figure 4A, the smart energy meter 101, the smart energy meter 102i, and the smart energy meter 102i are connected in a network or community. Initially, the smart energy meter 102i may run out of energy units. As a result, the smart energy meter 1021 may send a request to the smart energy meter 102z as indicated in Step 1 (SI). The smart energy meter 102z may check for excess of energy units and the demand of own usage and subsequently, makes a decision. In one example, after checking the excess energy of units, the smart energy meter 102i may make the decision that there is no excess energy units. Accordingly, the smart energy meter 102z may send a rejection request to the smart energy meter 102i as indicated in the Step 2 (S2). In the next step, that is Step 3 (S3), the smart energy meter 102i may send a request for the energy transfer to the smart energy meter 101. For example, the smart energy meter 102i may request number of energy units from the smart energy meter 101. In reply, the smart energy meter 101 may check for excess energy units and makes the decision. In one example, the smart energy meter 101 may determine the availability of the excess energy units. After checking the available units, the smart energy meter 101 may send a quote of price to the smart energy meter 102i as indicated in the Step 4 (S4). The smart energy meter 102i may accept the quote of price or may negotiate with the smart energy meter 101 and create an agreement with the smart energy meter 101. After accepting the price quote or creating agreement, the smart energy meter 102i may send the transaction to the smart energy meter 101 as indicated in the Step 5 (S5). At Step 6(S6), the smart energy meter 101 may send requested energy units to the smart energy meter 102i.
[0010] Figures 4B and 4C show a graphs of monthly energy units utilization of three smart energy meters in different time durations, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0011] Figure 4B shows a graph of an energy units utilization of three consumers till the 10th day of the month. Figure 4C shows a graph of an energy units utilization of three consumers till the 20th day of the month.
[0012] Figure 4D shows a graph of an energy units utilization of three consumers till the end of the month, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0013] Figure 5A shows an experimental setup 500a of transferring energy units to prepaid smart energy meter, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [0014] As shown in Figure 5A, the experimental setup 500a for transferring energy units may involve, for example, three smart energy meters (for example, 101, and 102i with controller 107, and 113, respectively), representing three consumers. The present disclosure is not limited there to. More number of smart energy meters can be used. The smart energy meters may be equipped with a Raspberry Pi controller. The Raspberry Pi may be commonly called as compact-sized computer with general purpose input/output pins embedded in it. The Raspberry Pi controller may be more advanced than Arduino because of the inbuilt Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other slots for various plugins. The residential load model 501 with lighting loads may be connected to each of the smart energy meter for energy consumption.
[0015] Figure 5B shows an experimental setup 500b with controller 107 enabled prepaid smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0016] As shown in Figure 5B, the prepaid smart energy meter 101 may be connected with an loT controller 107, for example Raspberry Pi controller 107 which may be used to collect the energy consumption from the prepaid smart energy meter 101, stores and transfers the data for further. The Raspberry Pi controller 107 or devices may be responsible for mathematical modeling and strategic decision -making in the energy units transfer process. The Raspberry pi controller 107 may use python programming to build an agreement (for example, a smart contract) among the three consumers or three smart energy meters for price value of energy units and subsequently, may process the data for further analysis. Accordingly, the present disclosure creates a communication network among consumers. As a result, it enables seamless data exchange.
[0043] Figure 6A shows a flowchart illustrating a method 600a for performing energy interoperability with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As illustrated in Figure 6A, the method 600a may comprise one or more steps. The method 600a may be described in the general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, and functions, which perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types.
[0044] The order in which the method 600a is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any order to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the methods without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method can be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.
[0045] At block 602, the method 600a comprises assigning a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter 101. The operation of block 602 may be performed by the controller 107 (particularly by an assigning unit 201) of Figure 2A.
[0046] At block 604, the method 600a comprises monitoring a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101 and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101. The operations of block 604 may be performed by the controller 107 (particularly by a monitoring unit 203 and determining unit 205, respectively) of Figure 2A.
[0047] At block 606, the method 600a comprises transmitting a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter 101 are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units. The operation of block 606 may be performed by the controller 107 (particularly by a transmitting unit 207) of Figure 2A.
[0048] At block 608, the method 600a comprises receiving the requested number of energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters 102 to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage. The operation of block 608 may be performed by the controller 107 (particularly by a receiving unit 209) of Figure 2A. [0049] Figure 6B shows a flowchart illustrating a method 600b for performing energy interoperability with other smart energy meter 101, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0050] As illustrated in Figure 6B, the method 600b may comprise one or more steps. The method 600b may be described in the general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, and functions, which perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types.
[0051] The order in which the method 600b is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any order to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the methods without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method can be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.
[0052] At block 610, the method 600b comprises assigning a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter 101 and monitoring usage of the predetermined number of energy units. The operations of block 602 may be performed by the controller 113 (particularly by an assigning unit 209 and a monitoring unit 211, respectively) of Figure 2B
[0053] At block 612, the method 600b comprises receiving a request for energy units from the neighboring smart energy meter 101, wherein the request comprises a number of requested energy units. The operation of block 612 may be performed by the controller 113 (particularly by a receiving unit 213) of Figure 2B.
[0054] At block 614, the method 600b comprises, upon receiving the request for energy units, determining whether the smart energy meter comprises excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units. The operation of block 614 may be performed by the controller 113 (particularly by a determining unit 215) of Figure 2B. [0055] At block 616, the method 600b comprises, based on the determination that the smart energy meter comprises the excess energy units, transmitting at least a portion of the excess energy units to the neighboring smart energy meter 101 to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage. The operation of block 616 may be performed by the controller 113 (particularly by a transmitting unit 217) of Figure 2B.
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[0056] In some embodiments, the present disclosure may provide peer-to-peer communication and maximizes the welfare of the community as well as increases the reliability of uninterrupted power supply.
[0057] In some embodiments, in the present disclosure, the utilization of prepaid smart energy meters introduces a new paradigm in energy monitoring and consumption. Unlike traditional meters, prepaid smart energy meters provide real-time monitoring and communication capabilities, and allows accurate tracking of energy usage and enables consumers to have better control over their energy consumption. The prepaid smart energy meters allow consumers to prepay for energy before they consume it, similar to a prepaid mobile phone plan.
[0058] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides integration of peer to peer energy transactions with prepaid smart energy meter represents a novel approach to energy sharing within a community. This allows consumer to transfer excess energy in the form of prepaid energy credits among themselves, fostering a decentralized energy ecosystem. This peer to peer model encourages energy efficiency, resource sharing and community cooperation, promoting sustainability on a local level.
[0059] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a flexible and sophisticated way for consumers to manage their energy utilization effectively. By leveraging prepaid smart energy meter and peer to peer energy transactions, consumers can balance their energy consumption in a more efficient manner. As a result, the present disclosure promotes responsible energy usage, reduces wastage, and encourages the adoption of sustainable practices.
[0060] In some embodiments, the present disclosure transfers excess energy units among peer to peer consumers using the prepaid smart energy meters and provides decentralized energy systems. This reduces dependence on centralized energy grids, diversifies energy sources, and empowers local communities to become more self-sufficient in meeting their energy needs. This contributes to the development of sustainable energy ecosystems that are resilient, adaptable, and environmentally friendly.
[0061] In some embodiments, the present disclosure promotes the sharing of energy resources among consumers. This allows the transfer of prepaid energy credits. This encourages cooperation and collaboration within a neighborhood or community. This fosters a sense of shared responsibility and enables the efficient utilization of available energy resources, leading to reduced energy waste and optimized energy distribution.
[0062] In some embodiments, the present disclosure not only focuses on Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), but also encompasses a broader ecosystem of interconnected energy devices (peer-to-peer mechanism) and can exchange information and be controlled in a coordinated manner.
[0063] In some embodiments, the present disclosure generates the data log for different intervals such as hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly for benefits of the user. The present disclosure forecasts the energy usage and regularly updates the information to user for better energy consumption management.
[0064] In some embodiments, the present disclosure has a capability or providing energy information like voltage, current, power, frequency, reactive power. Similarly, the present disclosure also records the voltage and frequency fluctuations for a period of time.
[0065] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an extended application of forecasting the day ahead prices and accordingly can schedule the load appliances profile to minimize the energy cost. The present disclosure optimizes energy consumption, distribution and generation based on real-time data and user preferences.
[0066] In some embodiments, in the present disclosure the prepaid smart energy meters provides greater control for consumers to manage their energy consumption and creates scope to transfer energy credits seamlessly between the peers.
[0067] In the present disclosure, the energy interoperability among the peer to peer consumers comprise a great potential and scope to implement on a larger scale, and it also created a more sustainable energy ecosystem by reducing dependency on centralized power grids.
[0068] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides the provision for the consumers to prepay for energy before they consume it. The present disclosure also provides an ability to communicate with different energy systems and devices and helps to understand each other in order to facilitate the efficient and effective sharing of the energy units or resources between peers. This helps prepaid smart energy meters to exchange information about excess energy and demand, and to negotiate energy transactions in such a way that the transaction is transparent, secure, and equitable for all the users involved. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides better energy consumption management, no surprise bills, and improved payment flexibility, especially for the people with irregular income.
[0069] In light of the technical advancements provided by the proposed method and the system the claimed steps, as discussed above, are not routine, conventional, or well-known aspects in the art, as the claimed steps provide the aforesaid solutions to the technical problems existing in the conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the system itself, as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem. The above methods 600a and 600b may be described in the general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, and functions, which perform specific functions or implement specific abstract data types. [0070] The order in which the various operations of the methods are described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any order to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the methods can be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.
[0071] The various operations of methods described above may be performed by any suitable means capable of performing the corresponding functions. The means may include various hardware and/or software component(s) and/or module(s) shown in Figure 1. Generally, where there are operations illustrated in Figures, those operations may have corresponding counterpart means-plus-function components. It may be noted here that the subject matter of some or all embodiments described with reference to Figures 1 to 6B may be relevant for the methods and the same is not repeated for the sake of brevity.
[0072] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more non-transitory computer-readable media may be utilized for implementing the embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Certain aspects may comprise a computer program product for performing the operations presented herein. For example, such a computer program product may comprise a computer readable media having instructions stored (and/or encoded) thereon, the instructions being executable by one or more processors to perform the operations described herein. For certain aspects, the computer program product may include packaging material.
[0073] Various components, modules, or units are described in this disclosure to emphasize functional aspects of devices configured to perform the disclosed techniques, but do not necessarily require realization by different hardware units. Rather, as described above, various units may be combined in a hardware unit or provided by a collection of interoperative hardware units, including one or more processors as described above, in conjunction with suitable software and/or firmware.
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1. A smart energy meter (101) for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102), the smart energy meter (101) comprises: a memory (105); and a controller (107) communicatively coupled with the memory (105) and configured to: assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter (ioi); monitor a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter (101) and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter (101); transmit a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102) upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter (101) are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units; and receive the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter (102i) from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102) to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
2. The smart energy meter (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (107) is further configured to: register the smart energy meter (107) into a network (100) of smart energy meters comprising the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102) in a region; receive registered information of the other neighboring smart energy meters (102) from the network, wherein the registered information of a neighboring smart energy meter (102i) comprises an identification number of the smart energy meters (102); and communicate with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters based on the registered information.
3. The smart energy meter (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (107) is further configured to: upon transmitting the request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102), receive at least one notification from the at least one smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters, wherein the notification comprises information pertaining to excess energy units associated with the at least one smart energy meter; and create an agreement with each of the at least one smart energy meter upon receiving the at least one notification, wherein the agreement with a smart energy meter comprises information related to a number of the energy units received from the other smart energy meter, a cost associated with the received energy units, and a timeframe associated with the received energy units.
4. A smart energy (102i) meter for performing energy interoperability with a neighboring smart energy meter (101), the smart energy meter (102i)comprises: a memory (111); and a controller (113) communicatively coupled with the memory (111) and configured to: assign a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter (102i) and monitor usage of the predetermined number of energy units; receive a request for energy units from the neighboring smart energy meter (101), wherein the request comprises a number of requested energy units; upon receiving the request for energy units, determine whether the smart energy meter (102i) comprises excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units; and based on the determination that the smart energy meter ( 102i) comprises the excess energy units, transmit at least a portion of the excess energy units to the neighboring smart energy meter (101) to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
5. The smart energy meter (102i) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the controller (113) is further configured to: register the smart energy meter into a network of smart energy meters comprising one or more neighboring smart energy meters; receive registered information of the smart energy meter from the network, wherein the registered information of the smart energy meter comprises an identification number of the smart energy meter; communicate with the smart energy meter based on the registered information.
6. The smart energy meter (102i) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the controller (113) is further configured to: upon receiving the request for energy units from the neighboring smart energy meter (101), transmit a notification to the neighboring smart energy meter (101), wherein the notification comprises information pertaining to the excess energy units associated with the smart energy meter; and create an agreement with the neighboring smart energy meter (101), wherein the agreement comprises information related to a number of energy units transmitted to the neighboring smart energy meter (101), a cost associated with the transmitted energy units, and a timeframe associated with the transmitted energy units.
7. The smart energy meter (1021) as claimed in claim 4, wherein to determine whether the smart energy meter (102i) comprises the excess energy units, the controller (113) is configured to: calculate a number of balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter (102i); forecast a number of energy units required for own usage using at least one energy forecasting technique; and determine the excess energy units based on the number of balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter and the number of energy units required for own usage.
8. The smart energy meter (102i) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the controller (113) is further configured to: reject the request for energy units received from the neighboring smart energy meter (101) upon determining that the smart energy meter (102i) does not comprise excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units.
9. A method (600a)for performing energy interoperability with one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102), the method (600b) comprising: assigning (602), by a controller (107) associated with a smart energy meter (101), a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter (101); monitoring (604), by the controller (107), a usage of the predetermined number of energy units associated with the smart energy meter (101) and determine balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter (101); transmitting (606), by the controller (107), a request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102i) upon determining that the balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter (101) are less than a threshold value of energy units, wherein the request comprises a number of the requested energy units; and receiving (608), by the controller (107), the requested number of the energy units from at least one neighboring smart energy meter (1021) from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102) to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
10. The method (600a) as claimed in claim 9, further comprising: registering the smart energy meter (101) into a network (100) of smart energy meters comprising the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102) in a region; receiving registered information of the other neighboring smart energy meters (102i, 1022) from the network (100), wherein the registered information of a neighboring smart energy meter (102i, 1022) comprises an identification number of the smart energy meters; and communicating with the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102) based on the registered information.
11. The method (600a) as claimed in claim 9, further comprising: upon transmitting the request for energy units to the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102), receiving at least one notification from the at least one smart energy meter from the one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102), wherein the notification comprises information pertaining to excess energy units associated with the at least one smart energy meter; and creating an agreement with each of the at least one smart energy meter upon receiving the at least one notification, wherein the agreement with a neighboring smart energy meter comprises information related to a number of the energy units received from the other smart energy meter, a cost associated with the received energy units, and a timeframe associated with the received energy units.
12. A method (600b) for performing energy interoperability with neighboring smart energy meter (101), the method (600b) comprising: assigning (609), by a controller (113) associated with a smart energy meter (102i), a predetermined number of energy units to the smart energy meter (101) and monitor usage of the predetermined number of energy units; receiving (611), by the controller (113), a request for energy units from the neighboring smart energy meter (1 Oi), wherein the request comprises a number of requested energy units; upon receiving the request for energy units, determining (613), by the controller (119), whether the smart energy meter (102i) comprises excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units; and based on the determination that the smart energy meter (102i) comprises the excess energy units, transmitting (615), by the controller (113), at least a portion of the excess energy units to the neighboring smart energy meter (101) to perform the energy interoperability to function without any power outage.
13. The method (600b) as claimed in claim 12, further comprising: registering the smart energy meter (102i) into a network (100) of smart energy meters comprising one or more neighboring smart energy meters (102); receiving registered information of the smart energy meter from the network (100), wherein the registered information of the smart energy meter (102i) comprises an identification number of the smart energy meter; communicating with the smart energy meter based on the registered information.
14. The method (600b) as claimed in claim 12, further comprising: upon receiving the request for energy units from the neighboring smart energy meter (101), transmitting a notification to the neighboring smart energy meter (101), wherein the notification comprises information pertaining to the excess energy units associated with the neighboring smart energy meter; and creating an agreement with the neighboring smart energy meter (101), wherein the agreement comprises information related to a number of energy units transmitted to the neighboring smart energy meter, a cost associated with the transmitted energy units, and a timeframe associated with the transmitted energy units.
15. The method (600b) as claimed in claim 12, wherein determining whether the smart energy meter (1021) comprises the excess energy units comprises: calculating a number of balance energy units associated with the smart energy meter (102i); forecasting a number of energy units required for own usage using at least one energy forecasting technique; and determining the excess energy units based on the number of balance energy units associated with the other smart energy meter (101) and the number of energy units required for own usage.
16. The method (600b) as claimed in claim 12, further comprising: rejecting the request for energy units received from the neighboring smart energy meter (101) upon determining that the other smart energy meter does not comprise excess energy units to fulfil the request for energy units.
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