Integrated system for remote meter reading and control of MV and LV networks

Acea Distribuzione, electricity distributor in Rome - Italy, for 1.5 million clients, with Landis+Gyr and BTicino as suppliers, has developed a computerized control system, named "AceaTEM", which integrates the functions typical of an automatic meter reading application, with those required to perform supervisory control of medium and low voltage electricity networks. The basic concept of this approach has been considering the electricity meters as remote control terminals, allowing the acquisition of information, measurements and data related to both network operation and commercial management of clients. The paper describes the system and its components, gives an overview of the system functions, pointing out some innovative features, highlights the expected benefits and summarizes the initial operation experience. (4 pages)