E-Redes adds 1000 transformation centers for smart meters and grid optimisation

Portuguese utility E-REDES is entering the second phase of a pilot which is leveraging transformation centers and digital tools to maximise the use of smart meters and grid infrastructure for enhanced services.

E-Redes and Arkossa Smart Solutions will be deploying 1,000 transformation centers to complete the utility’s rollout of smart meters and digital services.

In the first phase, 150 transformation centers were deployed and used to optimize some 25,000 smart meters and data from smart devices to improve the management of the grid and to enhance customer services.

Through its PLEXUS service and transformation centers, Arkossa trained E-Redes’ staff, analysed, optimized and generated work orders to help better the operation and maintenance of the low voltage network.

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Increasing the number of the centers will enable E-Redes to improve the cybersecurity of its grid infrastructure, efficiency, reliability and lifespan.

The project is a grid modernization mechanism of E-Redes which is designed to accelerate the energy transition and retirement of fossil resources for energy sustainability and affordability, according to the statement.

Víctor Domínguez, CEO of Arkossa, said: “The strong transformation that the electricity distribution sector is experiencing with the arrival of smart meter networks requires the transformation of how the operation and maintenance of these are carried out and, this is a good example of this. With the PLEXUS service, E-Redes achieves a sharp reduction in operating costs.” 

Rafael Ángel Bago, Commercial Director of Arkossa, commented that “the development of new work models and new business ecosystems is necessary for the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of the new networks of remote management meters. The collaboration between our companies is a good example of these innovative models.”