Singtel to develop IoT smart meter infrastructure
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Singtel has entered an agreement with global smart metering vendor EDMI Limited to develop a smart electric metering infrastructure for Singapore.
The partners have been testing the use of smart electric meters over Singtel’s nationwide LTE Cat-M1 cellular IoT network to enable the wireless transmission of real-time meter readings to the power grid.
The companies plan to offer their IoT-powered smart metering solutions for residential, commercial and industrial areas as part of the Energy Market Authority’s plan to roll out smart meters in the city in the second half of 2018.
Singtel is already providing M2M connectivity for EDMI’s digital electric meters in Singapore.
“Giving electricity suppliers real-time data on electricity consumption allows them to optimize the distribution of electricity to certain areas and times of the day especially when demand is peaking,” commented Andrew Lim, business group managing director at Singtel’s Group Enterprise.
“The pairing of smart meters with our IoT network will give consumers more accurate meter readings and ultimately bring cost savings.”
Singtel launched its Cat-M1 IoT network in September and has been conducting trials with over 20 potential partners at its joint IoT innovation lab with Ericsson, which was established earlier in the year.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific technology will be used to transmit real-time meter readings wirelessly?
Which specific technology will be used to transmit real-time meter readings wirelessly?
The partners have been testing the use of smart electric meters over Singtel’s nationwide LTE Cat-M1 cellular IoT network. This technology enables the wireless transmission of data to the power grid, facilitating real-time updates.
Q.What benefits are expected for electricity suppliers from this new smart metering infrastructure?
What benefits are expected for electricity suppliers from this new smart metering infrastructure?
Electricity suppliers will gain real-time data on consumption, allowing them to optimise electricity distribution. This is particularly useful for managing supply in certain areas and during peak demand times, improving efficiency.
Q.What is the timeline for the broader rollout of smart meters across the city?
What is the timeline for the broader rollout of smart meters across the city?
The companies plan to offer their IoT-powered smart metering solutions in conjunction with the Energy Market Authority’s plan. The Authority intends to roll out smart meters across the city in the second half of 2018.
Q.What is Singtel's existing involvement with EDMI's digital electric meters in Singapore?
What is Singtel's existing involvement with EDMI's digital electric meters in Singapore?
Singtel is already providing M2M connectivity for EDMI’s digital electric meters across Singapore. This existing partnership forms a foundation for the new smart metering infrastructure development.