OpenWay®

Product catalog summary

Overview
Itron's OpenWay network is designed to function like an enterprise IT network, offering secure, reliable, and standards-based solutions for smart metering and smart grid applications. It supports multiple communication options and integrates seamlessly with other systems to provide a comprehensive solution for utilities.

Flexibility and Architecture
The OpenWay network features an advanced IPv6 architecture developed with Cisco, supporting multiple smart grid applications with plug-and-play capability. It connects utilities with customers and grid assets using RF mesh, cellular, or power line carrier (PLC) communications, managed under Itron's unified data collection platform.

Solution Architecture
OpenWay is proven at scale with over 15 million devices installed globally. It is the preferred technology for leading utilities in North America, offering a complete solution when combined with Itron's Meter Data Management and Analytics software.

Business Solutions

Meter-to-Cash: Reliable data collection and on-demand reads transform billing operations and customer service, reducing carbon emissions and non-technical losses.
Consumer Engagement: Supports energy efficiency and demand response programs, empowering consumers to reduce energy use.
Grid Efficiency: Enables precise voltage regulation and condition-based maintenance, improving grid efficiency.
Reliability and Outage Management: Provides robust data for improved outage response and grid reliability.
Clean Energy Integration: Supports integration of renewable energy resources and smart charging solutions for electric vehicles.

Data Management
Itron's IEE MDM and Analytics software manage the vast data generated by smart grids, providing actionable insights for reliability and efficiency improvements.

Global Solution Partner
Itron offers comprehensive solutions for utilities, helping them manage energy and water resources efficiently. With a global presence, Itron supports nearly 8,000 utilities in over 100 countries.

Catalog excerpts

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A Network for Today and Tomorrow Today’s smart metering and smart grid network must provide a technology platform to connect people to their energy usage. It must solve key business challenges for the utility and support a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. The network must function like an enterprise IT network: secure, reliable and standards-based, with the ability to easily add new devices and applications without costly and time-consuming integration work. Itron’s OpenWay network connects utilities with their customers and grid assets using RF mesh, cellular or power line carrier...

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More than 15 million OpenWay smart meters and network devices are installed and operating in the field on five continents. OpenWay is the technology of choice for several leading utilities in North America who have successfully deployed multi-million point OpenWay networks to automate data collection and improve grid reliability and efficiency; empower consumers to save energy and to support introduction of new clean energy programs and services. Several leading utilities have deployed OpenWay alongside Itron Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management (IEE MDM), Itron's industry-leading meter data...

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The network can be used both for solar asset monitoring and management, as well as to support grid stabilization practices. OpenWay also enables a fully AMI-integrated smart charging solution for electric vehicles that includes utility control capabilities to mitigate the localized impact of electric vehicle adoption on the distribution system. Harnessing Big Data Reliability and Outage Management OpenWay’s robust grid-sensing capabilities and low-latency network performance provide a powerful new stream of data and expanded grid awareness that enables utilities to operate their distribution...

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