Four Electricity Cooperatives in Costa Rica to Utilize Itron
Technology to Improve Operations
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2018--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and
cities manage energy and water, has signed a contract with Conelectricas
R.L. in partnership with iTECNA, Itron’s certified partner in Costa
Rica. Conelectricas R.L. is a group comprised of four electricity
cooperatives in Costa Rica, targeting operations improvement where they
operate. The cooperatives will deploy Itron’s OpenWay® Riva
IoT solution, including nearly 250,000 smart meters, over the next five
years.
Harnessing Itron’s OpenWay Riva solution and comprehensive
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering, Conelectricas will use
back-office and edge analytics software applications to improve
electricity delivery to its 980,000 associates. Combining this platform
with Itron’s smart electric meters, the cooperatives will reduce the
cost of operations while improving service to customers.
With the ability to remotely connect and disconnect devices,
Conelectricas R.L. will be able to improve processes, avoid truck rolls
and enhance quality of service for electricity customers. With a
customer portal that grants access to valuable consumption information,
consumers can better manage their energy consumption, reduce usage and
save money. The cooperatives will also be able to add applications in
the future, such as distribution automation, electric vehicle charging
and smart water metering.
“Itron’s open communications platform and smart meters will help us
uncover operational savings and lay the foundation for smart city and
IoT initiatives,” said Erick Rojas Salazar, general manager,
Conelectricas R.L. “With this solution, Conelectricas R.L. will be able
to meet regulation requirements and uncover new revenue streams, such as
EV stations, streetlight management, network services, energy and water
usage management etc., in the smart city and IoT space.”
“Because our OpenWay Riva solution is standards-based and open,
Conelectricas R.L. will be able to implement numerous smart city devices
and applications with our platform as the foundation,” said Emerson
Souza, vice president of sales for Commercial and Customer Enablement
for Latin America at Itron. “Showcasing the potential of smart meters on
a robust network, this contract is an excellent example for other
countries in the region.”
About Itron
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably
deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100
countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters
and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water
resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to
ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the
safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the
globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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