Jamaica Public Service to Continue Deployment of Itron’s Gen 5
Network to Support up to 670,000 Electric Meters to Ensure Reliable
Electricity Delivery
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2018--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), a world-leading technology and services
company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced
today that it signed a contract with Jamaica Public Service Company
(JPS) for a nationwide smart grid deployment. JPS, which serves more
than 600,000 customers, will extend its existing Itron Gen 5 network to
be able to support up to 670,000 electric meters, which will help the
utility improve customer service, drive grid reliability and enable
revenue realization.
This project will build on JPS’ previous deployments with Itron on the
island, which included 51,000 electric meters on Itron’s smart grid
network deployed in 2016 and 2017, and the rollout of 35,000 smart
streetlights in 2017. Unifying all endpoints on Itron’s network, this
deployment that will be able to support 670,000 electric meters will
extend the utility’s accurate meter reading, revenue protection and
enhance post-storm restorations. The Jamaican utility will manage the
system through Itron’s cloud-based SaaS solution.
“Over the last few years, JPS has been transforming our lighting and
electricity services by modernizing and connecting our infrastructure.
We are pleased to continue collaborating with Itron in this process,”
said Gary Barrow, chief technology officer at JPS. “With Itron’s open,
standards-based platform, we can ensure efficient delivery of
electricity to the island and unify all of our devices on one network.”
“We are thrilled to continue working with JPS to integrate a real-time
smart grid solution that will enable JPS to empower customers and better
manage energy,” said Mark de Vere White, president of Itron’s
Electricity business line. “In addition to modernizing its current
infrastructure, these improvements will prepare JPS for the future,
allowing new applications to be quickly added to the network.”
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to
the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive
solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement devices and control technology; communications systems;
software; as well as managed and consulting services. With thousands of
employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries,
Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water
resources. Together, we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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Itron, Inc.
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