i-Energy is an intelligent energy management and metering system for residential and commercial communities.

It uses a network of wirelessly inter-linked transponders operating in the 886 MHz waveband that are used to collect data and remotely switch up to four circuits on the end-user's distribution board. Data and control is aggregated by a number of data concentrators, and the entire network can be controlled and managed by one or more computers (or smart phones), as described following.

Features of i-Energy

• Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)

• Automatic Demand Management

• Peak Demand Levelling

• Operator override

• Web-Based Interface

• Highly Cost-Effective

• Easy Installation

i-Energy – Automatic Meter Reading

• Eliminates human error

• Readings are always up-to-date

• No more estimated readings

• Consumption patterns can be more accurately determined

• Increased User Confidence through billing accuracy

• Ability to deal with complex tariff structures

i-Energy Automatic Demand Management

• Passive demand management based on AMR readings

• Automated switching of circuits to remove supply to un-needed devices

• Automatic rescheduling of devices to level peak demand

• Schedules determined in consultation with client

i-Energy Peak Demand Management

The illustration shows how consumption can be managed by levelling or shifting the evening peak.

i-Energy Active Demand Management

• All devices on the system can be controlled by central operator in control room

• Devices may also be controlled via any device connected to the Internet, e.g: Mobile phone, Netbook etc

• Permissions may be granted to end-users so they can control selected circuits e.g. startup of bakery ovens, switching on heaters late at night to accommodate out of hours meetings etc.

i-Energy User Interface

i-Energy – Backwards Compatibility

• Backwards compatible with legacy systems, using i-Energy transponders

• Can connect to Ferraris meters etc.

i-Energy and the Future

• Software based system allows extension to future systems, such as water supply and metering

• Compatible with most sensors (Temperature, Humidity, Smoke detectors etc.)

• Adaptable to future “smart grids”