TAIWAN IS SOUTHEAST ASIAN SUPPLY CHAIN TRUSTED PARTNER FOR SMART METERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Supported by The Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan’s four leading smart meter manufacturers – Acbel Polytech, Arch Meter, Tatung Company, and DAS Technology – all have a comprehensive set of technical capabilities in system development and have secured international certifications for their products.

According to a statement, a smart meter system consists of a smart electricity meter, a communication system, and a meter information management system.

By enabling two-way interactions between end-users and utilities through a cloud-based platform, it is the most important infrastructure component of a modern smart grid system.

Southeast Asia has emerged as a major regional market for smart grid solutions in recent years. To realise its smart grid vision, Malaysia is aiming for the total adoption of smart meters by 2026.

Together, Taiwanese and Malaysian companies can develop total smart grid solutions and related services. At the same time, the supply chains of the two countries can synergise and thereby form a trusting partnership within the smart grid sector.

Taiwan possesses the capabilities to develop the core technologies of a smart meter system. These include IC design, network hardware, inspection equipment, and other key components.

Among Taiwanese smart meter manufacturers, Arch Meter is a major developer for the key components deployed in a smart grid. The company focuses on power monitoring, advanced power management and integration of networking technologies.

Meanwhile, Tatung Company collaborates with world-class companies such as Trilliant, Cyan, and Schneider with respect to smart grid solutions. Following acquisitions of several important certifications (such as JIS, TIS, and SIRIM), Tatung is now successfully marketing its products in Southeast Asia and Japan.

Besides Tatung, DAS Technology is another Taiwanese smart meter manufacturer that maintains a solid reputation among international clients. For a long time, DAS has been a technological partner of ITRON, an American company and a global leader in automated meter reading systems.

Taiwanese smart manufacturers are also recognised for enhancing products with value-added applications. In the case of Acbel Polytech, it has been a specialist in power management technologies.

Since Taiwan plays a crucial role in the supply chains for semiconductor chips and communication equipment, it can provide solutions that fully integrate smart meters with the necessary information security technologies. To sum it up, Taiwan can become a trusted partner in the global smart grid supply chain.

-- BERNAMA