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On-demand: Data-driven energy solutions for utilities, EV fleets and industry

Smart metering drives efficiency and coordination across a smart grid by providing the data needed to optimise energy use, whether for EV charging or C&I energy management. 

Date Time: 15 April 2pm (SA Time)

Insights into what is happening on your electricity grid, will give you insight where to scale up, demand load and patterns and how that can be utilised internally (to manage load usage) and on the grid.

Join us to explore how smart metering in smart grids empowers African businesses to slash energy costs, electrify fleets, and optimise operations.

From mines in Ghana to warehouses in Nairobi, learn how data-driven decisions can transform your sector.

Topics that will be explored during data-driven energy solutions for utilities, EV fleets and industry webinar

Real-Time Insights for Charging and Operations: Smart meters track electricity usage across a C&I site—covering both facility demand and EV charging needs (including fleets like delivery vans or forklifts). This allows users to schedule charging during off-peak hours or when onsite renewables (eg solar) are abundant, reducing costs and grid strain.

Load Balancing and Demand Response: With detailed consumption patterns, C&I users can distribute fleet charging to stay within electrical capacity, shift non-urgent loads (like charging) to off-peak times, or pause it during grid stress events to earn incentives.

Renewable and Storage Integration: Smart meters enable C&I sites to maximise onsite solar or battery storage, directing excess energy to charge fleets or power operations.

Cost and Efficiency Optimisation: Granular data reveals inefficiencies and supports precise billing, while fleet-specific insights ensure vehicles are charged just enough for their routes.

Scalability and Future-Proofing: As fleets grow or operations expand, smart meter data informs capacity planning—whether adding chargers or upgrading infrastructure—while enabling smart algorithms to prioritise charging based on departure times or grid conditions.

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