Siemens and eMeter partner in the meter data management sector
Erlangen, Germany, April 24, 2008
Siemens Energy and eMeter Corporation of San Mateo, California, have established a strategic partnership to market the Energy IP management software for processing meter data. Siemens will be implementing the eMeter software at energy retailers and distribution network operators, using its global sales structure. With its product Energy IP, the Californian company is the market leader in solutions to manage the data from smart meters.
Energy IP enables meter data management solutions to be realized and interfaced to existing information systems of power suppliers and network operators. These solutions are implemented in collaboration with suppliers of remote-readable meters and IT system integrators. Siemens will provide the project and support services as required. “With this partnership, we’ve laid the foundation for providing a meter data management system that can be used globally,” stated Ralf Christian, CEO of the Power Distribution Division in the Siemens Energy Sector.
The strengths of Energy IP include an open software architecture and proven scalability as well as comprehensive meter data management functions. In addition, the software manages collation of meter data from different sources, preparation of meter data for various functions (e.g. billing) and the management of data download to meters. The software also includes an integration platform via which remote-readable meters from various manufacturers can be linked to the information systems of the power utilities. This allows Energy IP to be used to process meter data in future Smart Grid projects.
The Siemens Energy Sector is the world’s leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power and for the extraction, conversion and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2007 (ended September 30, based on IFRS), the Energy Sector had revenues of approximately EUR20 billion and received new orders totaling around EUR28 billion and posted a profit of EUR1.8 billion. The Energy Sector had a work force of 73,500 at the beginning of fiscal 2008. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/energy.
All figures represent the sum of the non-consolidated figures for the Power Generation and Power Transmission and Distribution Groups and for the Oil, Gas and Marine Solutions Division of the Industrial Solutions and Services Group.
Reference Number: EPD200804.029 e