Continuous success of conquering the Croatian market through smart metering implementations
Croatia continues its grid renovation and modernization efforts relying on Iskraemeco for smart devices, AM550 meters, AC750 concentrators and the advanced software SEP2W head-end system. The successful distribution managed by HEP ODS (Hrvatska Elektroprivreda – Operator distribucijskog sustava d.o.o.) ensures a successful optimization, delivery, and compliance with market needs.
The modernization of the Croatian electricity distribution system was just the beginning of what is now considered a successful and continuous path. It started by following market and customer requirements, which led to the selection of Iskraemeco’s smart devices, AM550 meters and AC750 concentrators. HEP ODS started the smart grid transformation in 2016 by integrating the SEP2W head-end system for meter data collection and processing into the utility’s IT infrastructure. With this step, the utility was able to improve its billing services and minimize system costs. Optimized metering processes enable better monitoring of metering data and allow HEP ODS to perform demand response.
Iskraemeco`s next-generation smart devices offer distinctive benefits, including an innovative platform that enables seamless integration of next-generation smart metering functions into the smart grid. The platform is optimized for smart residential and mid-size commercial environments and ensures maximum flexibility. It also lowers the utilities’ operational costs significantly. HEP ODS chose Iskraemeco’s smart meters with G3-PLC and GSM/ GPRS/LTE communication since they are the most suitable solution for the existing environment. After the meters were approved and accepted, we were able to deliver the products to the customer in just two months. Our customer was impressed by our top-notch quality, fast delivery times and high-level security. All these values are deeply rooted in the Croatian market and it is an amazing achievement and an honor to have earned all this respect and trust. This huge achievement has left us motivated and eager to grow, which means we will keep providing and equipping the Croatian network with our smart meters in the future. The impressive transition to the smart metering infrastructure will continue to have a positive effect on the country electricity supply.