Landis+Gyr wins Mexico metering upgrade contract

Swiss-based energy management solution firm Landis+Gyr has been awarded a contract to install advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) by Mexican state utility CFE.

The contract is part of the CFE's grid upgrade projects aimed at reducing technical and non-technical losses, and includes installation of network equipment and nearly 96,000 advanced meters in the southeastern states of Campeche and Quintana Roo.

This is the latest in a slew of contracts awarded by the CFE to upgrade its grid.

Landis+Gyr's Gridstream AMI solution, including RF mesh network and advanced meters, will be deployed in a partnership with Mexican firm SistinDacema TMX.

"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."

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 company said.