Smart Meter Rollout for BKW Group

BKW Group Switzerland needed to orchestrate a smart meter rollout at scale, integrate into existing systems, and the ability to handle 40.000-fold increase in data volume. Siemens installs a Meter Data Management System for 350'000 BKW customers, while providing a future-proof strategic data management platform for BKW. CLIENT CHALLENGE 𝟭 Smart Meter roll-out increases data volume to be processed by multiple orders of magnitude 𝟮 Integrate data management and operations support platform with maximum flexibility 𝟯 Set up a platform where partners can become tenants and offer new and innovative business models based on newly available data OUR APPROACH After extensive consulting support, Siemens developed a SAAS (Software as a Service) based on BKW’s private cloud in an MS Azure environment, integrating with existing BKW systems and factoring in local security requirements: ➜ Solution design for key meter data management (MDM) features ➜ Configuration and implementation of the best-in-class MDM system EnergyIP™ in the cloud ➜ Custom development for client specific requirements ➜ Integration into existing IT landscape with various existing billing, energy data management, master data and headend systems ➜ Enablement of IoT device integration to allow direct interaction with IoT assets, unlocking the ability to offer additional and new services THE IMPACT ✓ Scalability and functionality of data handling capabilities is set to handle future growth – BKW is ramping up towards 500,000 active smart meters ✓ Customer’s operational efficiency improved through increased data transparency and integrity ✓ Flexible datahub allows customer to offer MDM as a service to tenants, providing them with their revenue relevant data – serving 40+ partner organizations with this system