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Brazilian utility picks Elster for smart metering

Brazilian utility Light S.A. (Light) will deploy Elster’s advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution to help increase energy efficiency, conserve resources, give customers more control over services and enhance distribution to residents who currently don’t have electric service.

Light, which serves the state of Rio de Janeiro, plans to deploy 20,000 Elster Garnet units by this July. Each secure Garnet unit contains 12 single-phase Elster residential electric smart meters, connection and disconnection relays, input and output terminals, a gateway GPRS modem and RF (radio frequency) communications and networking capabilities.

The system is designed to integrate with home area networks, providing customers with increased control and additional service options. Each unit has advanced built-in security features and is housed in an all-weather stainless steel case that can be mounted high on an electric transformer pole or in a secure cabinet in locations such as apartment complexes.

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Published by:

Dan Ilett

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