Bangladesh to Receive 500,000 Smart Prepayment Meters

– BREB to install 500,000 smart prepayment meters from Itron for modernizing distribution system
– Smart meters will enable automated meter reading, reduce system losses, offer time-of-use tariffs and energy usage information
– Deployment of Itron’s AMI solution will empower BREB with advanced data analytics, improved outage management, and seamless integration of renewable energy sources

The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) is set to install 500,000 smart prepayment meters as part of an advanced metering infrastructure solution provided by Itron. As the largest power distributor in Bangladesh, BREB is modernizing its distribution system to give customers more visibility and control over their energy usage. The smart prepayment meters will allow for automated meter reading, improved billing accuracy, and reduced system losses, as well as offering customers access to time-of-use tariffs and detailed energy usage information through a web portal.

By implementing Itron’s AMI solution, BREB will be able to connect customers’ smart home devices and use advanced data analytics and distribution network visibility to optimize infrastructure investments, improve outage management, and integrate renewable energy sources more seamlessly. This deployment of Itron’s solutions is expected to enhance customer service through quicker issue resolution, improved communication, and greater transparency. Nafiza Islam, Deputy Managing Director at SQ Group, Itron’s channel partner for the project, notes that Bangladesh faces daily electricity shortages due to rapid economic growth, leading to frequent load shedding.

The AMI solution includes Itron’s UtilityIQ headend software for data management and analysis, along with network design and deployment support to ensure a smooth implementation and ongoing project support for BREB. According to Islam, implementing this technology represents a significant milestone for BREB as they harness technology to become a smart utility in the face of daily electricity shortages.

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