UK sees the rollout of 'WiseWatt' by CGI, allowing streamlined smart meter data acquisition within the UK
In a significant stride towards a cleaner and more sustainable future, CGI, a leading IT and business consulting services firm, has launched CGI WiseWatt - a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate efficient access to smart meter data throughout Great Britain [1]. This innovative platform is set to play a crucial role in supporting the UK government's Clean Power 2030 initiative.
CGI WiseWatt offers a suite of services that harness the power of smart meter data to drive innovations in energy management and clean power usage. The platform empowers businesses and organizations with easy access to critical data such as half-hourly and daily electricity and gas consumption, as well as tariff information [1].
One of the key benefits of CGI WiseWatt is its ability to support the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the energy system [1]. This is particularly important given the UK government's ambitious Clean Power 2030 goals, which aim to significantly increase renewable capacity by 2030, including doubling onshore wind, tripling solar, and quadrupling offshore wind [1][2].
By equipping businesses with the tools and insights needed for smarter, more efficient energy services, CGI WiseWatt is expected to play a significant role in supporting the Clean Power 2030 initiative [1]. The platform also enables accredited market participants to connect more efficiently with smart meter data, reducing time and costly investments required to meet regulatory standards.
Moreover, CGI WiseWatt provides a means for organizations to manage data access permissions related to smart meter data, including a consent portal for managing data access permissions [1]. This is a crucial aspect, as more than 39 million homes in the UK have smart meters installed, presenting a significant opportunity to gather critical insights for positive change [1].
CGI's involvement in the UK's smart metering sector dates back over 15 years, supporting initial trials and developing and operating the industry's central systems for Smart DCC [1]. This long-standing experience in the sector has culminated in the development of CGI WiseWatt, a platform that aims to gather data that will support the development of innovative propositions and services for the Clean Power 2030 government initiative.
While the National Bank of Canada has renewed its partnership with CGI, this is not directly related to the launch of CGI WiseWatt. However, the partnership underscores CGI's commitment to driving innovation and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable power system.
In conclusion, CGI WiseWatt is set to revolutionise the way businesses and organisations access and utilise smart meter data in the UK, paving the way for the creation of new business models, demand response programs, and smarter grid management that collectively drive the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable power system by 2030.
[1] CGI Press Release, CGI WiseWatt: Empowering the Clean Power 2030 Initiative, [online] Available at: https://www.cgi.com/uk/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022/cgi-wisewatt-empowering-the-clean-power-2030-initiative [2] UK Government, Clean Growth Strategy: A Low Carbon Economy for the UK, [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-growth-strategy/clean-growth-strategy-a-low-carbon-economy-for-the-uk
- CGI WiseWatt leverages data from smart meters to foster innovations in energy management and clean power usage, enabling businesses to access critical energy consumption and tariff information.
- The platform's integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar is crucial for meeting the UK government's ambitious Clean Power 2030 goals.
- CGI WiseWatt also offers data management tools, such as a consent portal for smart meter data, offering a significant opportunity to gather insights for positive environmental change.
- The development of CGI WiseWatt is a testament to CGI's long-standing experience in the UK's smart metering sector and its commitment to driving innovation for a cleaner, more sustainable power system.
