Norgesnett taps Itron for grid edge computing in the Nordics
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Energy and water tech company Itron is working together with Norwegian energy utility Norgesnett, on what they are calling the first-ever edge computing deployment in the Nordics.
Norgesnett is deploying Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio, which includes distributed intelligence (DI)-enabled smart meters.
As part of Norgesnett’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) grid modernisation roadmap, the utility will leverage DI to gain greater distribution system visibility and control at the grid edge, from the consumer to the substation.
According to Itron in a release, DI enables edge computing, laying the foundation for efficient adoption and flexibility of DERs, enhancing grid network awareness, improving decision-making and streamlining real-time grid operations.
Norgesnett will deploy 10,000 Itron DI-enabled smart endpoints in the first phase of this project beginning in the first half of 2026.
The utility will also have access to the Itron ecosystem, which includes a set of DI applications.
With flexible two-way communication, says Itron, Norgesnett can update each endpoint and instal applications remotely. This remote access also enables Norgesnett to shut off power due to safety concerns, move-in/move-out or nonpayment, or reduce power usage during peak demand periods.
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Additionally, the endpoints provide real-time energy usage data to both the end-user and the utility, benefiting customers with insights into their electricity consumption and enabling increased energy efficiency.
The DI-enabled solution is equipped to address additional smart utility and city use cases as they evolve. With real-time data insight into electricity consumption, Norgesnett can analyse data from each endpoint to understand how renewable energy resources affect energy load.
As distributed energy resources continue to rise, this data is a key element in preventing outages and preventing transformer overload. This data enables consumers to reduce their energy usage, contributing to a more sustainable region.
Commenting in a release was Vidar Kristoffersen, CEO at Norgesnett: “Recognised as the country’s most efficient grid company, we are committed to deploying solutions that increase efficiency not only for the utility company, but also for our customers.
“As we modernise our grid with the first DI deployment in the Nordics, we are advancing this mission. Together with Itron, we will deliver electricity in a reliable and safe manner. In addition, Itron’s solution provides advanced analytics on electricity usage, taking our service one step further.”
Said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron: “The energy grid is an ever-changing landscape that needs to be flexible and adaptable to challenges and opportunities ahead.
“With Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio, Norgesnett is taking an important step in creating a modernised and reliable power grid. This next generation of AMI will provide a range of benefits from improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer engagement, outage detection and overall better grid management.”
The Norgesnett AMI project aligns with the Nordic Innovation, an organisation under the Nordic Council of Ministers, and its vision that the Nordic region will become one of the most sustainable and integrated regions in the world by 2030.
Itron cites the immense market potential in Norway. The country’s power system is almost entirely renewables based and almost 96% of new cars registered in January 2025 were electric.
Additionally, says the company, the rapidly evolving challenges of the Norwegian power grid, which include demand growth and bold sustainability goals, make grid edge DI an ideal solution to help Norgesnett address current grid challenges while increasing operational agility and flexibility.
