Greek electricity distribution system operator DEDDIE has increased its initial order of smart electricity meters from 360,000 to 600,000 units, exceeding its original plan. The contract to supply the first batch of 360,000 low-voltage smart meters was awarded to a consortium comprising Protasis and Sagemcom Energy & Telecom. This is in addition to the 7.3 million meters anticipated in the project’s main tender.
DEDDIE began the installation of digital meters over the summer, initially focusing on enterprises with higher energy consumption and public buildings. The rollout has now expanded to include smaller businesses like bakeries and restaurants. Consumers with smart meters will benefit from dynamic tariffs, allowing them to shift their electricity use to midday hours when prices are lower due to increased solar energy production.
To ensure progress amid delays in evaluating the main tender bids, DEDDIE issued a smaller, supplementary tender. The main tender is expected to conclude in December, featuring the same four bidders participating in both tenders. Besides the Protasis-Sagemcom joint venture, bids have been submitted by the Spanish subsidiary of US company Itron, the Romanian subsidiary of US company Elster Rometrics, and Slovenian firm Iskraemeco.
