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Forum Index : Solar : requirments, smart meter v interval

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rgormley
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Joined: 22/02/2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 245
Posted: 09:00pm 07 Oct 2010
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Hi all,

A friend is having panels put up..
he asked the installer (envirogroup) if he must have the new smart meter installed.
They said no,they will arrage for a "interval meter" to be installed. and that there is NO requiremnt later for the smart meter to be installed....hhmmm....

Q1: He is currently being charged charged a "metering charge" on the electricity bill as we all are at the moment, will he get a refund??

Q2: or will he simply have the new smart meter installed in anycase, some tinme in the future when the rollout hits his suburb?

Thanks for any answers..

Cheers,
Richard
 
rgormley
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Joined: 22/02/2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 245
Posted: 09:10pm 07 Oct 2010
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** ok i think i have found my answer.....

i like how they say it`s easier to connect and disconnect you if moving house.... nice way of saying we can shut you down anytine we like if we decide to load share....



http://www.originenergy.com.au/3215/FAQs

I have already installed a bi-directional/interval meter for my solar panels will I still need a smart meter?

Yes. Other meters (including 'Bi-directional/Interval meters') are not ‘smart meters'.

Interval and smart meters both measure the imports from and exports to the State’s electricity grid on a half-hourly basis. Both are feed-in tariff friendly. However, smart meters have more advanced capabilities: they can be monitored remotely and include additional functionalities that will make it easier to connect and disconnect power when you move house.
 
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