Delivering SMETS 2, SMETS 1 and Zigbee expertise to UK Energy Suppliers


nPower is a wholly owned subsidiary of Innogy SE and is one of the UK Big Six UK Energy Suppliers, supplying energy to some 5 million
residential customers.
nPower is mandated to support the UK Smart Meter programme and as such, will utilise the DCC Smart Meter services for their existing estate of SMETS 1 meters and future SMETS 2 meter estate. They sought a testing partner to access deep knowledge and understanding of both SMETS 2 and SMETS 1 smart meter technology as well as Zigbee for their Smart Meter programme.
The Challenge
nPower have deployed and operate a large population of their own SMETS 1 specification meters and communications hubs using their own infrastructure and have also procured communication services from external suppliers.
However, under the UK Smart Meter Programme, Energy Suppliers are mandated to use the DCC Data and Communications services that will utilise SMETS 2, GBCS and Zigbee specifications. They therefore sought expert training and testing resource to support their existing teams on the nPower Smart Meter programme.
The Solution
The Results
This Smart Meter Testing service has been instrumental in supporting nPower’s Smart programme, to allow them to meet the government’s deadlines. CACI have built detailed knowledge of SMETS 2 and Zigbee technologies within nPower, and continue to support nPower with subject matter experts into the 2nd year of our partnership.
Further information
To find out how we can help with your Smart Meter Testing programme, contact us on +44 (0)20 7602 6000

Delivering SMETS 2, SMETS 1 and Zigbee expertise to UK Energy Suppliers