All the advantages of the digital meter at a glance

5 August 2021
Energy
If you have solar panels, the digital meter may be a notorious phenomenon for you that you would rather keep out of your home. Questions such as "How to refuse the digital meter in Belgium?" are unfortunately still often looked up. In this blog article, however, you will discover why installing the digital meter is interesting for every household.

In Belgium, three different authorities are responsible for the installation of the meter, but APK Group is also contributing to the installation process!

  • Flanders: Fluvius
  • Brussels: Sibelga
  • Wallonia: Ores and Resa
What is a digital meter?

Unlike the traditional meter that works with a rotary counter, the digital meter is a smart meter. It digitally measures how much energy is being consumed and injected into the network. This also means that you can remotely control the digital meter and read your consumption on an LCD screen.

Why the digital meter?

The reason for the installation of digital meters is multiple. Firstly, the ease of use is higher and most meters today are in need of replacement. The biggest advantage relates to the climate. For example, the digital meter contributes to achieving the 2030 climate objectives. Think of the realisation of lower CO2 emissions, better use of energy and increasing the amount of renewable energy. Between 2030 and 2040, 80% of homes would have to be fitted with a digital meter in order to achieve the 2030 climate targets.