Terminology
Here we describe the terminology used in MicroPowerManager
Term | Description |
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Mini-Grid | It is an off-grid electricity distribution network that includes small/medium-scale electricity generation. |
Cluster | The area that covers the grouped Mini-Grids. |
Customer | It defines individual clients and businesses registered in MPManager |
Meter | A pre-paid energy meter that works with an STS-Token. |
Transaction | Incoming payments from customers. |
Ticket | It is the place where customer problems, complaints, and demands are collected. |
Tariff | The combination of energy(kWh) price and the fixed price(access rate). |
Target | It is a goal for a Mini-Grid/ Cluster that the company wants to reach at a given time. |
Asset Type | An object, that could be sold to locals to help/improve their productivity or live quality. |
Maintenance | This is the place where external contractors are assigned to predefined jobs like "connect a new house-hold to the grid", "replacing not working meters, etc.". |