NetComm will collaborate with Ericsson to provide communications card equipment for the deployment of smart electricity meters in across the state of Victoria, Australia.
As per the Victorian government policy, old electricity metering technology will be replaced with new smart meters by the end of 2013, reported Financial Review.
Smart meters are expected to optimize power grid infrastructure and assist SP AusNet to note down details about energy usage in real-time and improve power generation and distribution while and reduce peak consumption.
NetComm Wireless CEO and MD David Stewart "We are currently engaged in a wireless smart meter trial in North America and see excellent prospects for the deployment of 3G solutions to other smart grid projects across the globe."
SP AusNet is an Australia-based company that owns and operates Victoria’s electricity transmission network along with an electricity gas and distribution network.
