Distribution Automation Communication for the modern grid
An intelligent communication solution for secure, system-wide distribution automation to better control your electric grid.
An intelligent approach to smarter grid management
You’re committed to providing reliable, safe energy with minimal disruption. With DA communications leveraging intelligent connectivity from Itron, you can plan and operate distribution systems to maintain voltage across the network and reroute power in case of disruptions. Even facing severe weather, cyber security threats and DER integration, you can achieve reliable communications and endpoint connectivity to create a smarter, flexible and more secure grid.
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Enhance resilience and reliability with seamless communications coverage across your service territory.
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Optimize grid monitoring and operations with flexible DA device communications for Gen5 mesh and public or private cellular networks.
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Optimize voltage with real-time meter data and voltage control, implement conservation voltage regulation and satisfy regulatory requirements.
A standards-based communications platform for DA
Robust and resilient, our utility-grade intelligent network platform for distribution automation enhances reliability and efficiency by extending secure grid monitoring and control outside the substation fence.
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SCADA / ADMS
Centralized monitoring, control, and management
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Itron Intelligent Connectivity
Enables smart, adaptive network communications
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Itron Bridges / Gateways / Modules
Facilitates connectivity and DI with grid devices
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DA Devices
Switches, controllers, reclosers, sensors, etc.
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Distribution Automation
Grid Edge Portfolio Distribution Automation
Intelligently connect distribution automation sensors across your grid for secure, system-wide visibility and control.
Improving Grid Reliability with DA
Maintaining high reliability throughout the distribution grid is one of your highest priorities as an electricity provider. Learn how Itron’s distribution automation communication solutions help utilities identify faults and restore service quickly.
A Journey to the Grid Edge
Distributed Intelligence provides visibility at the network edge, opening the door to smarter grid management—and grid modernization. Learn about how to leverage edge intelligence data to optimize operations and extend the life of your critical field assets.
Case studies
Delivering proven results
Increasing customer satisfaction through reliability improvements.
56% CAIDI improvement
58% SAIFI improvement
17M avoided service interruptions since 2011
50% reduction of customers experiencing a 12 hour outage during storms
Distribution automation partners
Itron’s proven distribution automation communications platform provides interoperability and choice when selecting a technology partner. Infrastructure assets are a critical component to your end-to-end DA solution, and Itron works with industry leaders for reliable, safe power delivery.
