Explore the implications of smart energy meters in Australia through this conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Delve into the types of data collected by smart meters, who has access to it, and what can be inferred from energy consumption patterns. Learn about the rollout of smart meters across Australian homes, the frequency of data collection, and the potential uses of this information. Examine the broader implications of smart homes and smart energy grids, including privacy concerns and consumer data rights. Gain insights into non-intrusive load monitoring techniques and home energy management systems. Understand the future of energy data collection and its impact on consumers. Consider the balance between technological advancement and privacy in the context of smart energy infrastructure.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Who's who
Australian Energy Market Commission
Distributed network
Energy Retailers
Energy meters
Ausgrid Interval meters
smart meters
Victorian smart
You can get this data
Substation data
3rd parties
What can you tell from this data
Non-smart meter data
15m interval data
30m resolution
Higher frequency data
Recap: from smart meter data we can tell that
Heating and cooling
Electric hot water
No other major electric appliance
Daily routines
And this is just one data point
Solar and Batteries
Non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM)
Home energy management systems (HEMS)
Consumer Data Rights
Consumer data right (CDR)
Metering data
Billing data
Product data
Distributed Resource Register
When will this happen?
Should you be worried?
Taught by
linux.conf.au
