Smart Energy in MEA: Transitioning to Flexible and Secure Smart Infrastructure
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region faces significant energy supply challenges due to rapid population growth and economic acceleration. Transitioning to smart infrastructure with digitalization and advanced metering technologies is essential. Thales provides robust solutions tailored for Distribution System Operators (DSOs), featuring eSIM (embedded SIM)-based smart meters with cellular connectivity to enhance flexibility and security.
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The MEA region faces significant energy supply challenges due to rapid population growth, economic acceleration and diverse geographical landscapes. To address these issues, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) deploy advanced metering technologies and connectivity solutions to enhance energy demand management and grid reliability.
Thales' eSIM-based solutions leverage cellular connectivity and enable automatic billing, real-time consumption visibility, predictive maintenance and swift outage response. Embedded in smart meters, Thales' eSIM technology offers flexibility and security through remote management and secure data communication. With over 400 Remote SIM Provisioning projects and leadership in IoT standardization, Thales provides innovative solutions for smart meter deployments in the MEA region.
