We command the research and development towards implementing smart-metering projects as a way for more efficient energy conservation and long-term benefits passed on to both the industry and our customers.

The main advantages of smart-meter implementation are:

• Efficient control of electricity peaks
• Better structured transmission and distribution networks
• Setting ‘live’ principles to determine energy tariffs.

According to EU directives, European consumers may have more than 280 million smart meters installed by 2020:

• UK: 53 mln meters
• Italy: 30 mln meters
• France: 35 mln meters
• Netherlands: 15 mln meters
• Spain: 33 mln meters
• Sweden: 5 mln meters