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Smart Energy Meters

Smart energy meters are now the backbone of modern electricity billing, submetering, renewables integration and grid visibility, turning raw kWh into trustworthy, time-stamped, audit-ready data that can actually be used.

This page brings together important things you should know about smart energy meters in Australia. From practical guidance on selecting the right energy meter for billing or monitoring, through to communications, data management and real-world deployment lessons.

Here you’ll find clear insights and practical guidance on how advanced energy metering solutions like SATEC’s NMI approved devices support accurate measurement, streamlined integration with SCADA/BMS/cloud platforms and future-ready energy management strategies.

The Big Smart Energy Meter Players

Energy metering for Commercial Buildings, Embedded Networks & Multi-Tenant Sites

Commercial Buildings, Embedded Networks & Multi-Tenant Sites

In commercial and mixed-use buildings, smart energy meters are the quiet workhorses behind accurate tenant billing, dispute reduction and transparent energy cost recovery.

With the right energy meter accuracy class, communications and interval logging, site owners and operators can automate cost allocation, support complex tariffs and build trust with occupants. All while gaining real visibility into where energy dollars are going.

Colocation Energy Billing Solutions Advanced Metering for Multi-Tenant Data Centres

Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Operators

Manufacturing sites, data centres, airports and other critical facilities use smart energy meters for far more than kWh. They need load visibility, demand peaks, power quality context and fast diagnostics.

Smart energy meters with advanced logging and power quality capability help teams identify abnormal conditions early, reduce downtime risk, protect sensitive equipment and improve operational efficiency.

Energy management for EV charging stations

Renewables, Storage & Electrification Projects

Solar, wind, BESS and EV infrastructure introduce bidirectional flows, faster-changing profiles and new compliance/data expectations. Smart energy meters provide the measurement foundation to track import/export, validate performance and enable smarter control strategies.

With robust communications and centralised data tools, developers and asset owners can scale monitoring across portfolios and keep performance transparent over time.

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National Electricity Rules

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Most Popular Smart Energy Meters Blog Posts

  • Solar and wind farm producing What Are Large-scale Generation Certificates


    What Are Large-scale Generation Certificates?


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | 0 comment


    Large-scale Generation Certificates: How LGCs work, who uses them and how SATEC’s metering solutions maximise LGC revenue.


  • Energy Monitoring reduces energy waste and saves money


    Energy Monitoring: Why It Matters More Than Ever (and How to Get It Right)


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | 0 comment


    Energy monitoring helps you control costs, uncover waste, improve reliability and verify savings. Learn why it matters and how SATEC provides the metering solution.


  • A factory that typically has a 3 Phase Electricity Meter


    3 Phase Electricity Meter: What It Is, How It Works and When You Need One


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | 0 comment


    3 phase electricity meter explained: how three-phase metering works, key features to look for, when you need one and how SATEC provides a scalable metering solution.


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SMART ENERGY METERS BLOG LIBRARY

The Smart Energy Meters Australia Blog Library is designed to be your hub for information related to smart energy meters and their role in modern energy management. As electrification accelerates and energy systems become more dynamic, accurate, high-integrity metering and reliable data flows are more important than ever. Our collection of blogs explores the standards, compliance considerations and practical benefits of smart energy meters, helping you stay informed, reduce risk and deploy metering with confidence.

Here you’ll find practical insights into how smart energy meters support defensible billing, embedded networks, submetering rollouts and portfolio-wide visibility, while enabling advanced applications such as demand monitoring, power quality context, interval data analytics and automated reporting.

From metering approvals and communications options, through to integration strategies, software workflows and real-world deployment lessons, this library brings together clear, actionable content to support building owners, utilities, renewable developers and critical infrastructure operators in leveraging smart energy meters for smarter, more efficient energy outcomes.

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Power Metering for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Councils & Public Facilities, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Hospitals & Healthcare, Multi-Circuit Monitors, Power Quality Analysers, SCADA Integration, Smart Energy Meters | 0 comment | 10 December, 2025 | 0

Discover how power metering helps hospitals improve reliability, cut energy costs and support decarbonisation. SATEC’s metering solutions support critical healthcare facilities.

Why Choosing the Right Electricity Sub Meter Matters for Accurate Billing

Why Choosing the Right Electricity Sub Meter Matters for Accurate Billing

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Data Centres, Embedded Networks, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Microgrids & Embedded Networks, NMI Pattern Approval & NITP-14, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 9 December, 2025 | 0

Choosing the right electricity sub meter is essential for accurate, compliant energy billing and tenant trust. Discover what to look for and how SATEC’s sub metering solutions can help.

AC vs DC Power Differences and Applications

AC vs DC Power: Differences and Applications

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | DC Energy Metering, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Power-System Technologies, Renewables & Storage, Smart Energy Meters, Solar PV, Standards & Compliance, Wind Generation | 0 comment | 4 December, 2025 | 0

Learn the key differences between AC and DC power, where each is used and how modern metering helps you manage both in today’s renewable-rich energy systems.

EM133-XM with Ethernet communications

SATEC EM133-XM Smart Energy Meter With Ethernet Connectivity

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Analytics & Reporting, Communication Applications, Communication Modules, Communication Protocols, Communications, DIN Rail Meters, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, NMI Pattern Approval & NITP-14, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 3 December, 2025 | 0

The SATEC EM133-XM smart energy meter uses Ethernet connectivity to deliver faster commissioning, easy SCADA/BMS integration and scalable, NMI-approved energy data for billing and analytics.

Bi-Directional Smart Meters Essential Guide for Renewable Energy Integration

Bi-Directional Smart Meters: Essential Guide for Renewable Energy Integration

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | AS 62052/62053 Safety & Accuracy, EV Charging & V2G, Featured, Renewables & Storage, Smart Energy Meters, Solar PV, Wind Generation | Comments are Closed | 20 October, 2025 | 0

Discover how advanced bi-directional smart meters enable Australia’s renewable energy: accurate solar export billing and NMI M 6-1 compliance.

Expertpower - Cloud-Based Smart Metering Solutions for Facilities

Cloud-Based Smart Metering Solutions for Facilities

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Communication Modules, Communication Protocols, Communication Standards, Communications, Cybersecurity & Access Control, Featured, Smart Energy Meters, Software & Cloud | Comments are Closed | 13 October, 2025 | 0

Discover how SATEC’s web-enabled smart meters integrate with cloud energy management platforms for real-time monitoring, power quality analysis and automated reporting across Australian facilities.

Advanced Electricity Metering for Remote Pump Stations

Electricity Metering for Pump Stations

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | AS 62052/62053 Safety & Accuracy, Featured, Power Quality Compliance, Smart Energy Meters, Water & Wastewater | Comments are Closed | 8 October, 2025 | 0

Discover advanced electricity metering solutions for remote pump station monitoring in Australia. SATEC’s power analysers optimise energy efficiency, reduce costs and ensure regulatory compliance for water utilities.

DIN Energy Metering Compact

DIN Energy Metering Solutions: Compact Measurements

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | AS 62052/62053 Safety & Accuracy, Communication Protocols, Communication Standards, DIN Rail Meters, Featured, IEC 61000-4-30 Class A, IEC 61000-4-30 Class S, IEC 61850 Substation Automation, Industries, Multi-Circuit Monitors, Power Quality Analysers, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Standards & Compliance, Sub-Metering & Billing | Comments are Closed | 30 September, 2025 | 0

Discover how energy metering solutions streamline commercial and industrial automation with scalable DIN rail meters, real-time monitoring and enhanced power quality analysis for Australian facilities.

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    Energy usage in data centres is rising fast. Learn the key drivers, metrics like PUE and practical ways to measure and reduce power with SATEC metering.

    20 January, 2026
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    Power factor affects efficiency, demand and equipment health. Learn what causes poor power factor, how it impacts your site and how to fix it with metering-led correction.

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    • Phasor Measurement Unit
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    • Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS)
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