Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

Smart meters are key parts of the smart-grid power-distribution networks now being rolled out internationally to achieve economic and environmental benefits. Traditional energy meters are mechanical, ...

The number of smart meter installations slumped last year despite energy suppliers ramping up efforts to move households onto them. There were 3million smart and advanced meters installed in 2024, a ...