Proposal for Advanced Metering Infrastructure in Distribution Systems with Generation Distributed in Low Voltage Electrical Networks

As part of the research work of the GISEL group of the UIS, the need to build a state of the art on the Advanced Measurement Infrastructure (AMI, its acronym in English) and its application in distribution systems with distributed generation and in the Building was identified of Electrical Engineering. In this sense, this work of degree compiled and synthesized information according to the needs (mainly) of the GISEL group of the UIS in being at the forefront in technologies that promote the efficient use of electric power. Initially, several architectures of AMI systems are presented in the literature with the purpose of knowing similarities, differences and challenges in the application. Then, 4 barriers commonly found in the literature were identified (investment, hourly pricing, information security and user acceptance) that could delay the implementation of AMI systems; and the information was contextualized to the current situation in Colombia. Subsequently, an electrical system with the integration of FNCER (particularly photovoltaic systems) on a small scale and the characteristics of intelligent measurement for such a point of connection in low voltage are specified, starting from information on legislation, regulations, resolutions and decrees in Colombia. Likewise, an AMI system is proposed in a low voltage network with integration of photovoltaic generation.