What benefits can using smart meters from supermarkets bring?

In the daily operation of supermarkets, electricity management is a key link that affects efficiency and safety. The application of smart meters is gradually changing the traditional electricity management mode, bringing multidimensional value enhancement.

From the perspective of operational efficiency, smart meters have completely overcome the limitations of manual meter reading. In traditional mode, staff need to check the meter data one by one, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to reading errors. Smart meters can automatically collect real-time electricity consumption data and synchronize it to the backend through the system. Management personnel can view the real-time electricity consumption of various areas (such as refrigeration areas, lighting systems, and cash register devices) in the office. For example, a certain chain supermarket has shortened the monthly electricity consumption data statistics time from 2 days to 1 hour through smart meters, and accurately grasped the peak electricity consumption during different periods, providing data support for adjusting equipment operation plans and greatly improving operational efficiency.

In terms of cost control, the advantages of smart meters are particularly prominent. It can achieve fine segmentation of electricity consumption data and help supermarkets accurately locate high energy consuming equipment. For example, through data analysis, it was found that the electricity consumption of a certain refrigerated cabinet was abnormally high. The problem of aging sealing strips was promptly identified, and after maintenance, the monthly electricity consumption was reduced by nearly 200 kWh. In addition, smart meters support peak and valley electricity monitoring, and management personnel can adjust the operating time of high energy consuming equipment (such as air conditioning and cold storage) reasonably based on the difference in peak and valley electricity prices, avoiding peak electricity consumption and reducing electricity expenses. After the application of a certain community supermarket, the average monthly electricity cost has decreased by 8% -12%, and long-term accumulation has saved considerable expenses for the enterprise.

Electricity safety is of utmost importance in the operation of supermarkets, and the warning function of smart meters can effectively avoid safety risks. When there are abnormal situations such as overload, short circuit, or leakage in the circuit, the smart meter will trigger an alarm in real time and automatically cut off the faulty line to avoid fire or equipment damage. For example, a large commercial supermarket once experienced abnormal electricity consumption due to aging circuits. The smart meter promptly issued an alarm and cut off power, without causing any casualties or property damage. At the same time, smart meters can also record historical electricity failure data, providing reference for subsequent circuit maintenance and renovation, and further strengthening the defense line of electricity safety.

In summary, smart meters in supermarkets can not only improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, but also ensure electricity safety. They are a practical tool for supermarkets to achieve refined management and are worthy of widespread promotion and application.