Costa Rica to Modernize Power Grid with Itron IoT Solution

Itron, working to innovate the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, reportedly has signed a contract with Conelectricas R.L. in Costa Rica, in partnership with iTECNA, Itron’s certified partner in that country. Conelectricas R.L. is a group comprised of four electricity cooperatives, 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 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 expect to 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.