Electric Energy Meter Selection FAQ

Q: Is a multi-function meter better or a smart meter better?

A: Smart meters are good. The quality standard and cost performance of smart meters are higher than that of multi-function meters. In 2008, electric power companies have been promoting smart meters. Now, electric power companies have all selected smart meters for their purchase of electricity meters. The reason for the selection of multi-functional electric energy meters is that most enterprises and the Academy of Planning and Design do not know much about the relevant standards of electric meters. Multifunctional with high quality standards and better value for money.

Q: Are smart meters more expensive than multifunction meters?

A: It will not be expensive, because the smart meter is issued by the State Grid Corporation, and the manufacturers of the meters must be unified. The components of the electric meter must be stabilized and high-stability components according to the regulations, thus forming a large-scale cost advantage. Moreover, the procurement of smart meters of the power company is conducted by the State Grid Corporation of China through unified public bidding, so the price is very low.

Q: Is a smart meter better than a multifunction meter?

Answer: Because smart meters have strict regulations on the selection of components, and manufacturers of smart meters must have strength, there are requirements for registered capital and annual sales of enterprises. Therefore, the smart meter market is now dominated by such big manufacturers, because only these old and big manufacturers can produce smart meters.

Q: Which one has more functions?

A: There are more smart meters than multi-function meters, and some multi-function meters have smart meters.