Itron is working with the Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO) to carry out its digital transformation. JEPCO is the leading distribution company in the Kingdom of Jordan, and is aiming to streamline its business operations and centralise data management.

Itron channel partner, Advanced Technologies, will deploy Itron Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management, (IEE MDM), which will initially enable JEPCO to manage data from more than 1.5 million smart meters. The company will have the capability to manage an additional 100,000 meters per year over the next five years.

JEPCO plans to use IEE MDM to maximise the benefits of its current smart meter roll-out project in the pursuit of sustainable energy security. The company serves about 66% of Jordan’s total electricity consumers.

IEE MDM allows JEPCO to host data from its smart electric meters as well as future sensors. It also allows for real time data collection supporting data storage of millions of electric meters in one centralised location. IEE MDM improves accuracy of billing information, and provides built-in reporting and analytics that can quickly analyse terabytes of information to find operational anomalies.

With IEE MDM, JEPCO can access timely data information to help speed up and resolve customer issues quickly, helping to create streamlined energy saving efforts. The system also simplifies market settlements, scaling to support very large volumes of data and settlement transactions.

“As the largest electrical distribution utility in Jordan, our mission is to meet the growing needs of our customers and contribute to the implementation of Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision. In order to address the energy transition and increasing demand for electric power, JEPCO is on a journey of digital transformation. Itron’s expertise in energy transition software technology was critical to our selection of the IEE MDM platform as a core architectural component critical to our success,” said Hassan Abdullah, CEO of JEPCO.

“At Itron, we are committed to providing utilities, such as JEPCO, with the tools and resources to make the most of their meter data collection. With IEE MDM, JEPCO can turn data into valuable knowledge, centralising data collection and distribution functions into a single repository to drive business operations and analytic outcomes,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron. “We are thrilled to support JEPCO and work together as they embark on their journey towards sustainable energy security.”

“Itron Enterprise Edition MDM solution provides JEPCO with the robust foundation it needs to maximise value from its smart meter deployment,” said Mohammad Shakhatreh, regional sales director in the Middle East at Itron. “As JEPCO uplevels its smart grid, Itron’s solution will play a critical role in their digital transformation. Using data insights from the meter, JEPCO can empower its customers to understand their energy usage. As JEPCO looks to modernise its grid and achieve excellence in serving its customer in Jordan, Itron’s solution will give the utility the foundation it needs to maximise its smart meter deployment.”

“Advanced Technologies is excited to join forces with JEPCO and Itron to enhance operational efficiencies and to explore new avenues for digital transformation,” said Mamoon Dawood, CEO of Advanced Technologies. “As Itron’s partner and the solution integrator for this project, we are thrilled to contribute to our shared vision of helping to create a more resourceful world.”