This report was authored by Maravedis and published in January 2021. A smart metering survey, conducted in the fourth quarter of 2029, reviewed: meter and WAN requirements, top use cases for Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and key challenges requiring resolution. The top identified AMI use cases include measuring, detecting leaks and improving operational efficiency, and the authors underscore that AMI must incorporate data security and network availability. LoRaWAN and LPWAN options are compared, including applicability for Smart Cities and Home Energy Management Systems. Private networks are preferred 2:1 over public networks. Challenges with AMI include interoperability issues and validation of business models.
Key words: Automated Meter Reading (AMI), Data Networking, Energy Management, Market Sizing, Mesh Networking, Natural Gas, Protocols/Standards, Research & Development, Smart Cities, Water Management