Smart metering system in Braca Radic Elementary School
Koprivnica, Koprivnica-krizevci County, Croatia
The whole process of SM system implementation in Braca Radic Elementary School started with the first month of 2018 when the needs have been defined. Current state of the building was analysed. After that, market research was conducted in March 2018 to explore possibilities of available SM systems. In April, tech guys from Regional energy agency North linked the needs with the possibilities of SM systems considering financial frame. Considering that, project subject was defined and according to that, public procurement was carried out. Contract was sign in July with the ASR Group company which performed the works.
Smart metering system is implemented in the School for measuring electricity, gas and water consumption. The total value of completed works and equipment purchased is 104,150.00 HRK (14.000,00 €). Basically, the system includes measuring devices (smart meters) and software for displaying and monitoring the results. Measuring devices include reed switch that collect information about electric energy and gasr consumption as well as internal and outdoor temperature, humidity and CO2 level. Central unit processes and displays collected data within specially designed software in real-time. System is in full function since the beginning of October 2018. Finally, smart metering data were integrated in Croatian Energy Management Information System (ISGE).
Benefits
Controlling consumption of electricity, gas, water