Abstract—This paper aims at analyzing the potential value of
using different real-time metering and measuring instruments applied
in the low voltage distribution networks for state-estimation.
An algorithm is presented to evaluate different combinations of
metering data using a tailored state estimator. It is followed by a
case study based on the proposed algorithm. A real distribution
grid feeder with different types of meters installed either in
the cabinets or at the customer side is selected for simulation
and analysis. Standard load templates are used to initiate the
state estimation. The deviations between the estimated values
(voltage and injected power) and the measurements are applied
to evaluate the accuracy of the estimated grid states. Eventually,
some suggestions are provided for the distribution grid operators
on placing the real-time meters in the distribution grid.