Challenges in Monitoring Toward a new Multi-Utility Network for Energy Sustainability

This paper deals with the large-scale use of monitoring systems which permits both an accurate check on the kilowatt-hour cost along the day and a more effective reward policy in favor of the users who produce energy in higher demand time slots. The development of modern supervisory control systems is necessary to manage the unpredictable nature of green energy power production. Moreover the suppliers of electricity, natural gas and water are able to provide more efficient and reliable tailor-made services through the widespread adoption of ICTs by consumers and industries. However the complex system which is emerging poses several challenges arising from the interaction among the many domains involved, the secure processing of large quantities of data and the deployment of a reliable and costeffective sensor and metering networks