The energy industry’s digital transformation is making strides. Energy companies are coming under mounting cost pressure as this tide of change rolls in. Not only that, they also have to stand out from the crowd of competitors to win new customers and retain their current customer base over the long term.
State-of-the art metering equipment and smart metering systems, paired with digital services, can help them rise to that challenge. This combination provides the means for energy companies to operate their infrastructure efficiently and launch new data-based business models.
Benefits at a glance
- Detailed information on the grid’s status
- More precise readings and more accurate accounting on the billing date
- New IoT-enabled business models to gain a competitive edge and win customer loyalty
- Digitalized legacy and new business processes to secure and sustain the business’s viability
IoT use cases for energy companies
The Bosch.IO Energy team helps energy companies achieve their business objectives. Drawing on the experience we have gained in energy projects, we develop IoT use cases for these enterprises.
Our smart metering solutions
Bosch.IO supports energy companies every step of the way from rollout to day-to-day operations. They can mix and match our products to meet their specific needs and cover their use cases from end to end. Integrating our solution into their current IT landscape is an exercise in convenience with our modular and open approach.
The Meter Gateway Manager supports energy companies in all processes related to Smart Meter Gateway Administration, including managing master data, configuring smart meter gateways, and automating rollout processes. Solutions for Smart Meter Gateway Administration are relevant for the German market only.
Energy companies seeking to integrate smart meters benefit from a sophisticated head-end system featuring the device management and software updating capabilities of the Bosch IoT Suite. Our comprehensive device management solution enables energy companies to keep tabs on the status of their devices.
The Bosch.IO Metering Data Hub is our product for automated smart meter data management. It checks the plausibility of readings and, if necessary, generates replacement values before sharing them with other market players. The Metering Data Hub works across all sectors. A single application is all it takes to process readings from electricity, gas, heat, and district heating meters.
The Rollout Process Manager can serve to automate and orchestrate all the processes involved in metering point operations. It enables energy companies to simulate rollout scenarios, automate installation and commissioning processes, and control and monitor ongoing job orders. This provides energy companies the means to make business more competitive and the launch pad for value-added services.
