Ensuring Accuracy, Reliability, and Compliance in a Connected Energy World
In today’s highly globalized energy meter market, manufacturers and users span the globe. Smart meters have become essential tools for both Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and end users, as they ensure accurate tracking of energy exchanged between the grid and consumers. To meet this critical role, smart meters must demonstrate accuracy, reliability, and long-term stability under all operating conditions and in every region.
Energy Meter Certification
Through its KEMA Laboratories, CESI offers globally recognized, independent type testing and certification for all types of electricity smart meters, in full compliance with the most relevant international standards.
As smart metering technologies become increasingly integral to the digital and interconnected energy landscape, both manufacturers and utilities face new technical and regulatory challenges. In this evolving scenario, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable and reliable partner.
KEMA Labs stands ready to support customers in navigating these complexities. Our experts conduct in-depth evaluations of smart meters, covering key functionalities such as electronic measurement, wireless or remote communication, and integrated appliance control, to help deliver safer, more efficient, and high-performing metering solutions.
Moreover, KEMA Labs actively contributes to the development of new international standards for smart metering and plays a key role in supporting global implementation. With our comprehensive services, we help bring certified, high-quality energy meters to market quickly, smoothly, and with full confidence.
Selected applicable standards:
- IEC 62052-11; generic requirements, tests, and tests conditions
- IEC 62052-31; product safety
- IEC 62053-11/21/22/23/24; particular requirements
- IEC 62054-21; Time switches
- IEC 62055-31; particular requirements payment meters
- IEC 62059-32-1; testing of the stability of metrological characteristics by applying elevated temperature
- IEC 62059-41; reliability prediction
- EN 50470-1/2/3; harmonized standards for generic and particular requirements
- ANSI C12; Code for electricity metering
- OIML R46; active electrical energy meters
Unfortunately, we find that sometimes fake reports and certificates are used in tenders, displaying KEMA Labs logos. In this respect, if you have any doubt or if you need further information, please check out our certification list .
Our ISO 17025 accreditation cover applicable tests for:
- Metrological accuracy
- Product safety
- Electromagnetic compatibility
- Mechanic and climate effects including salt spray, weatherometer and rain testing
- Durability and long-term stability tests
- Source and load switch utilization testing
- Timekeeping
Power line communication performance tests:
- Transmission performance
- Receiving sensitivity
- Unintentional output noise
- Excessive loading verification
- System functionality
KEMA Labs, a CESI Group Business Unit, is a global leader in third-party conformity assessment services, testing, inspection, and certification of electromechanical components. Our certificates and reports are internationally recognized by both manufacturers and purchasers.
KEMA Labs is a well-recognized conformity assessment body, accredited according to ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO/IEC 17065 standards. Additionally, KEMA Labs, through CESI S.p.a., is a notified body for the IECEx Certification Scheme and ATEX.
