UK connects 10 millionth household on DCC’s smart meters network
The Data Communications Company (DCC), the firm responsible for the operation of a network that is providing connectivity to smart meters, has announced the connection of the 10 millionth household on its system.
The 10 millionth property was connected in London on the 26th of November by EDF, which fitted both a gas and electricity meter along with a communications hub and pre-payment interface device.
In addition to the 10 million households connected to the network, 41 million devices including smart meters, in-home displays, communications hubs, and smart energy control devices are connected to the network.
A total of 16.3 million smart meters are using the system for data telemetry of which some 6.4 million are first-generation and 9.9 million are second-generation smart meters, according to the statement.
The smart meters alone that are connected to the network are helping the UK to reduce 472,185 tonnes of carbon emissions per annum.
The DCC says some 646 million messages have been transported via the network in October alone. The messages include meter readings, tariff information, prepay credit top-ups and smart heating controls.
Approximately 1.7 million energy switches were made in October via the network.
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Angus Flett, Data Communications Company CEO, said: “This landmark means the number of properties connected to the DCC network has doubled in less than a year, and this shows continuing momentum behind the energy smart meter roll-out. The 10 million homes and small businesses on our network are the backbone of a new digital energy infrastructure — the smart meters in these premises are providing the grid with the granular data it needs to make the most of renewables and help Britain progress towards Net-Zero.
“This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our customers – energy suppliers and distribution network operators – together we are making Britain more connected so we can all lead smarter, greener lives.”
