Advancements in super-resolution methods for smart meter data

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive review of super-resolution methods for smart meter data analysis. Smart meters provide valuable insights into household electricity consumption, but their low-frequency data limits the ability to capture detailed patterns. Super-resolution techniques address this challenge through the reconstruction of high-resolution data from low-resolution measurements. The review covers both non-machine learning-based methods (interpolation, signal processing, and statistics) and machine learning-based methods (CNNs, GANs). Four selected methods are discussed in detail, highlighting their principles, advantages, and limitations. These methods demonstrate superior accuracy in enhancing data completeness, capturing complex relationships, and improving resolution. The review contributes to the advancement of super-resolution techniques for smart meter data analysis, providing researchers and practitioners with valuable insights for efficient energy management and forecasting.