Installation work for smart meters
Cablex is taking over the rollout of smart meters for BKW, replacing 400,000 electricity meters with modern devices, thus contributing to the Energy Strategy 2050.
Cablex, the Gümligen-based specialist for network infrastructure, has been selected as BKW ‘s contractual partner in a tender. According to a press release, Cablex will be responsible for the so-called smart meter rollout for BKW. This involves the replacement of 400,000 electricity meters with modern smart meters. Cablex, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swisscom, will install 500 new Kamstrup OMNIPOWER smart meters every day. The campaign is intended to contribute to the Energy Strategy 2050.
Cablex was selected by BKW because the company has expertise in the implementation of nationwide ICT and smart infrastructure projects, including relevant experience with smart meter solutions. According to the press release, the changeover should be less disruptive for customers: the electricity will be switched off for around 15 minutes to replace the meters and the entire installation will take around one hour.