Iloilo City---A significant step toward digital transformation was taken as MORE Electric and Power Corporation and Electro Premier Venture International Incorporated formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate on a pilot project for the implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System in Iloilo City.
Roel Z. Castro, president of MORE Electric and Power Corporation and Atty. Rica Gatchalian, president of Electro Premier Venture International Incorporated, signed the agreement to formally establish their partnership. The two companies have a shared goal of using advanced smart grid technology to modernize energy management and consumption. Electro Premier Venture International Incorporated is a Philippines-based company that specializes in supplying electrical power equipment and technology solutions, including high-quality metering systems.
The Energy Regulatory Commission issued a decision last April 12, 2016, approving the Rules to Govern the Implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System by Distribution Utilities and ERC-Authorized Entities, otherwise known as the "AMI Rules".
This pilot project involves MORE Power's compliance with the AMI Rules, which specify that the company must install advanced metering infrastructure within its franchise region. MORE POWER plans to carry out a pilot project prior to the Program Delivery Plan to test and evaluate the key plan assumptions about the cost, technology and project assumptions, and implementation.
“As the President of Electro Premier, we are really excited to supply the requirements for the Advance Metering Infrastructure in this pilot project. Especially here in Iloilo, which is a smart city at the forefront of innovation,” said Atty. Rica Gatchalian of Electro Premier Venture International Incorporated.
In accordance with the agreement, Electro Premier Venture International Incorporated will provide, install, and commission end-to-end AMI systems, including the Head End System (HES) and communication infrastructure. This includes 90 units of Single-Phase Smart Meters for residential customers and 10 units of Three-Phase Smart Meters for commercial and all necessary hardware, software, and services required for the successful implementation of the AMI Pilot Project.
This AMI Pilot Project will be installed for the residents of the city of Iloilo, which will include residential and commercial customers of MORE Power. The cost of this pilot project will be covered by Electro Premier Venture International Incorporated.
The AMI's installation will encourage demand-side management and energy efficiency since it gives customers the tools or services they need to control their consumption. Including outage detection per customer monitoring, meter irregularity detection, remote connection, disconnection, and reconnection.