Landis+Gyr Gridstream AMI Solution Selected for CFE Advanced Metering Project

Landis+Gyr, a global leader in energy management solutions, has been selected to supply advanced metering infrastructure technology to support grid modernization initiatives of Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), the state-owned electric utility of Mexico.

Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream® AMI solution, including RF mesh network and advanced meters, will be deployed in the states of Campeche and Quintana Roo in CFE’s Peninsular Division. The agreement includes installation of network equipment and nearly 96,000 advanced meters in the region.

The technology upgrades are aimed at reducing non-technical line losses, improving efficiency and enhancing service delivery to high-use consumers in the region.

To address CFE’s smart grid requirements, Landis+Gyr is partnering with SistinDacema TMX, the prime contractor that will manage installation and support of the network, meters, and head-end software.

“This project will provide significant RF network coverage for smart grid projects throughout the region enabling CFE to add additional meters, sensors and devices to meet their business needs now and in the future,” said Abe Ortega, Vice President of International Sales and Marketing at Landis+Gyr. “Working with SistinDacema TMX, Landis+Gyr is able to offer a full-range of technology and data management tools to help the utility reach its goals.”

CFE provides electric service for more than 38 million consumers, including more than 2 million in the Peninsular Division in Eastern Mexico. The utility is also the primary generator in the country and has expanded its renewable resource capacity in recent years.

Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream AMI solution provides a reliable and secure connection to critical points across the distribution system, and interfaces with existing utility systems and applications to more effectively manage billing, operations, engineering and customer service. The network component of the solution enables two-way communications with meters, sensors and switches to provide interval load and voltage data and support net metering, outage management and remote service connection capabilities.

About CFE

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is a company created and owned by the Mexican government. It generates, distributes and markets electric power for more than 38 million customers. This figure represents almost 100 million people. The CFE incorporates more than a million new customers every year. CFE’s commitment is to offer excellent service, and as it guarantees high quality standards in all its processes, it rivals the best electrical companies in the world. The CFE is a decentralized government agency, duly incorporated and which controls its own assets.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is the leading global provider of integrated energy management products tailored to energy company needs and unique in its ability to deliver true end-to-end advanced metering solutions. Today, the Company offers the broadest portfolio of products and services in the electricity metering industry, and is paving the way for the next generation of smart grid. With annualized sales of more than US$1.5 billion, Landis+Gyr, an independent growth platform of the Toshiba Corporation (TKY:6502) and 40% owned by the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, operates in 30 countries across five continents, and employs 5,500 people with the sole mission of helping the world manage energy better. More information is available at landisgyr.com.