Smart Synergy Project
Hungary
The aim of the project was to bring smart-metering technology into the market with appropriate functionalities, information tools, support services that enable and enhance consumer empowerment. The main objectives of the project were:
- to examine the willingness of consumers to benefit from smart metering and to modify their consumption behaviour,
- to demonstrate the technical and technological possibilities and conditions of establishing smart grids,
- to test the appropriateness of smart metering from the aspect of delivery of the expected s ervices,
- to contribute to the most appropriate business model taking into consideration the actual way of operation of the market,
- to introduce the costs of establishment and operation of smart grids,
- to pilot compliance of smart grids with data protection and data security.
Energy efficiency measures implemented in the building
Smart meters were installed in private homes acting as a testbed for large-scale smart meter roll-out in Hungary.