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smart meters: questions to ask?

My electronics does not quite extend to domestic power systems so would appreciate advice: 


We have a 4kW PV installation (which works well), but I understand some smart meters are incompatible with PV installations.  Partly for that reason I have prevented installation, so far.

I also understand that smart meter standards are still settling and not all meters being installed are guaranteed to work for the forseeable future, through changes in suppliers, etc.

There also seem to be issues around safely and future maintenance of some smart meter systems.


So ... can the team suggest questions I should ask to reduce the risk of a 'bad' smart meter installation ?


Thanks.
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  • It seems perfectly reasonable to me for the electricity companies to seek to reduce peak demand by pricing mechanisms.


    Dishwasher - set to run over night so that the dishes are clean for breakfast - no problem there.

    Shower - get up bright and early and finish by 07:00.

    Laundry - by all means wash over night, but then either everything gets creased, or the machine continues with its anti-crease function all day. Unless you attend to it before work.

    Cookery - not difficult to prepare dinner after 19:00, but a problem if you have young children at home.


    Yes, it's doable with a bit of effort.
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  • It seems perfectly reasonable to me for the electricity companies to seek to reduce peak demand by pricing mechanisms.


    Dishwasher - set to run over night so that the dishes are clean for breakfast - no problem there.

    Shower - get up bright and early and finish by 07:00.

    Laundry - by all means wash over night, but then either everything gets creased, or the machine continues with its anti-crease function all day. Unless you attend to it before work.

    Cookery - not difficult to prepare dinner after 19:00, but a problem if you have young children at home.


    Yes, it's doable with a bit of effort.
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