Ariadna – ARIADNA shunt algorithm: Automatic Detection of Tampered Meters
Ariadna
Sector: Energy
Business Case
How can we achieve automatic detection and protection of the power grid against smart meter tampering, considering the crucial need to identify tampering early and take proactive measures to ensure accurate billing and reliable energy supply for consumers?
Objectives
Develop a system for automatic detection of tampered smart meters. This system, supported by advanced Artificial Intelligence algorithms, will strengthen the security of the power grid and improve the operational efficiency of DSOs.
Use case
The algorithm, based on data from smart meters and transformer station supervisors, classifies meters as tampered with or not tampered with. Furthermore, this method is agnostic to the type of meters and communication technology employed.
Infrastructure
On Premise and Cloud.
Technology
Automatic or Deep Learning
Data
High-resolution time series of electrical data from meters and Transformer Substations.
Resources
Multidisciplinary team of experts in telecommunications, data scientists and professionals in the energy sector. We implement data management tools, storage systems and advanced server frameworks. Moreover, we apply effective cyber security and data anonymisation measures to ensure integrity and regulatory compliance.
Difficulties and learning
The challenges faced taught us the importance of setting realistic goals and managing time effectively. We also acquired the ability to distinguish between Artificial Intelligence and algorithms, since the former has a more complex structure, a solid infrastructure and an independent value chain.
KPIs (business impact and metrics of the model)
This service operates autonomously, automatically and daily with more than three million smart meters, with a hit rate of more than 95%, identifying thousands of cases of tampering, assisting distributors in reducing energy losses, thus strengthening the electricity grid infrastructure.
Funding
Private investments.
Collaborators, Partners
Project carried out entirely by the Ariadna team.
