This secures a utility’s cryptography, which can be used to prove the meter’s authenticity to the utility. IoT SAFE is one option that offers a root of trust within the SIM on the device side. Furthermore, utilities are also looking to verify that only genuine meters gain authorized access to their infrastructure. Utilities can agree on the use of a direct Virtual Private Network (VPN) to the carrier’s gateway however, this can introduce limitations, so they may additionally look to data encryption to protect data from device to utility. Additionally, it will not be able to assure that the meter is genuine and authorized by the Utility. However, thanks to GSMA’s Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) architectures and a capable, compliant SIM operating system (OS), the SIM hardware can remain securely in place whilst the carrier’s credentials and settings, the SIM profile, can be remotely added or removed securely.Ĭellular connectivity secures the link from a device to the carrier’s internet gateway but not across the open internet to the utility aggregation and management infrastructure. Irremovable SIMs, whilst infinitely more physically secure, would have prevented a device from being swapped onto a new connectivity provider’s subscription. This dedicated hardware is physically and logically isolated, offering-controlled protection from the rest of the device’s processes and resources. The embedded SIM (eSIM) is a hardware component soldered to the circuit board inside a device. An eSIM is a tamper-resistant chip offering standardized cellular telecom security and functions. One solution to preventing malicious hacking attacks whilst managing remote deployment at scale is harnessing the security capabilities of the eSIM. Sensitive smart meter usage data transmission could be blocked or diverted into the wrong hands. Utility infrastructure poses a tempting target for tampering, with smart meters providing an entry point for cyber-attacks. The benefits include quicker demand response, better-distributed resource management, operational efficiencies, and improved customer relationships.
This, in turn, encourages consumers to plan payments and use electricity and gas more responsibly. Utility companies see cash-to-meter efficiencies and game-changing customer insights from smart metering usage data. They also permit sharing usage patterns depicting billing impact with more efficient customer billing. Smart meter data and analytics help utilities predict when demand will be high to manage supply. The long battery life is precious for gas meters as they don’t usually have easy access to electricity. They can operate from single-charge batteries for easy installation. These radio technologies have attracted utility companies by allowing devices to establish cellular connectivity once or twice daily to report data. Recent cellular radio evolution efforts to meet IoT-specific use cases brought about the advent of Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network technologies, such as NB-IoT and LTE-M. The acceleration of smart meter deployments is mainly because of government initiatives for utility companies to reach sustainability targets by tracking consumption. By 2030 there will be 2.2 billion electricity smart meters deployed according to the Transforma Insights Connected Things TAM forecast on the Electricity Smart Meter IoT market. The transition from traditional to smart electricity meters is one of the most significant IoT initiatives worldwide. Utilities have identified smart metering as an Internet of Things (IoT) application that helps solve the cost, time, and efficiency challenges that local meter reading and monitoring present. The smart grid allows utilities to deliver sustainability, efficiency, and security of supply, enabling them to track and achieve their climate change and carbon footprint targets. Smart grid technology uses intelligent meters and analytic tools to automate, monitor, and control utilities’ availability across cities. Smart meter data feeds into the smart grid, which gives utility companies the ability to aggregate and manage this as well as monitor the health of the grid remotely and at scale. When connected to the internet, they offer a range of remote monitoring and alerting capabilities. They also enable robust data analytics to help companies and users optimize energy consumption.
Smart meters are often inaccessible and usually have a life cycle of up to 20 years. Using various applications for centralized reading and usage tracking, gas and electricity smart metering locally monitor customers’ energy consumption. 'Smart meters and grids require connectivity to achieve data transit to the point of aggregation and analysis, which can be securely provided by IoT technology.' Kigen UK Limited Click To Tweet Smart Metering & Smart Grid
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