Does the LinkZB/LinkPro replace the need for a smart meter?

Does the LinkZB/LinkPro replace the need for a smart meter?

No, our LinkZB and/or LinkPro devices do not replace the need for a smart meter. 

We can curtail inverters without a smart meter, but the curtailment is based on an estimated or preset value of household consumption. Only a smart meter allows us to read the household consumption frequently (e.g. every 15 seconds) to adjust the curtailment to the precise household energy consumption. 

We are developing a product which is expected to be released in 2024 that will allow customers in Victoria to achieve zero export control without the need to install a meter such as the Fronius smart meter. We will connect to the existing utility meter via zigbee to retrieve consumption data. 

If you are interested in being notified about when this feature is released, please email info@village.energy with your expression of interest in this feature.