Electricity Sector of Oman and Prospects of Advanced Metering Infrastructures

Ahmed Al-Abri, Waleed Al Khalil, Kenneth Okedu

Abstract


Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) help utility providers and customers to better control the use and production of electrical energy.  AMI development was carried out for better energy efficiency and smart grid operations in Oman. Some benefits and functions of the AMI were analyzed, along with the expected challenges that might be faced during its implementation in the power distribution grid of Oman, in this paper. In addition, three topologies of employing AMI in the power grid of Oman were investigated and compared, considering their economic benefits. Recommendations for the best practices in expanding the use of AMI, in the Oman power sector were given.


Keywords


smart grid; renewable energy; energy

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