Energy and Utilities

Smart Metering Solutions
for Meter Makers and Utilities 

With a global shift to less predictable renewable energy sources, utilities need transparency and reliable data to balance loads on the grid. At the same time, consumers want greater control over their energy usage.

Smart meters meet both these demands, yet they also introduce a wealth of potential security issues – from privacy breaches to state-sponsored cyber-attacks.

Smart meter security and reliable connectivity are, therefore, paramount. 

•   Remote Monitoring and OTA updates 
•    Real-time information about electricity or water consumption, enabling consumers to monitor their usage patterns 
•   Support dynamic billing models (such as time-of-use billing models)
•   Fault Detection and Notification - as Smart meters can detect abnormalities in the grid, such as power outage or equipment failure
•   Smart meters can manage and balance the load on the grid more efficiently. This helps prevent overloads, reduce energy waste and enhance the overall reliability of the electrical system
•   Integration with renewable energy sources such as domestic solar panels homes. They can measure the energy generated and fed back into the grid, allowing for more accurate billing and efficient use of renewable resources
•   Automated Meter Reading (AMR): Smart meters eliminate the need for manual meter reading, reducing human errors and operational costs
•   Enhanced billing accuracy with precise and regularly updated consumption data, ensuring that customers are billed based on their actual use
•   Environmental impact monitoring: smart meters can help consumers and utilities track and analyze the environmental impact of energy consumption, promoting sustainability 
 

These services  contribute to a more efficient, responsive, and sustainable energy and utility infrastructure. 

Thales solutions for smart meters

 

CONNECT  and MANAGE your smart meters

Utilities require smart meters to transmit data about energy usage reliably for accurate billing and grid balancing. Thales' cellular connectivity solutions offer:

• eSIMs and a Remote Subscription Management platform. This supports single SKU design, accross regions, for easier manufacturing and logistics. Thanks to our native bootstrap and ´empty shell´ eSIM, smart meters can be remotely configured for any cellular operator when it is turned on for the first time. 
• Remote management and updates:  Thales Adaptive Connect solution tackles the challenge of global roaming with secure and remote MNO network updates, whenever needed. Smart meters can autonomously pivot to new service providers without any physical update, maintaining constant service at reduced costs. 
• Flexible connectivity activation, anytime and anywhere

Learn more about Thales Adaptive Connect 

SECURE your smart meters

Smart metering cybersecurity risks are a reality.  Thales supports meter manufacturers to design and provide gold standard smart meter security:

• World-renowned cybersecurity expertise – utilities know and trust Thales for unparalleled device and data protection
• Secure digital identity, embedded into the roots of each device, ensure that smart meters cannot be cloned
• State-of-the-art encryption of data and digital signature schemes ensure data integrity and confidentiality
• Our dedicated cybersecurity solution let you focus on production and deployment, while we manage credentials during the complete meter lifecycle

Learn more on Thales Trusted Key Manager (TKM) solution for smart meters
Learn more about Thales IoT SAFE