Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that Saudi Arabia’s National
Water Company (NWC) is installing Itron’s water technology to help the
city of Jeddah conserve water resources. Itron meters and communication
modules will enable NWC to measure water consumption more accurately,
helping the utility and its customers to better utilize the country’s
scarce water resources.
Jeddah is an important commercial hub in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
with a population of over 5 million inhabitants. Most water in Jeddah
comes from expensive desalination plants. Itron’s metering technology,
including 141,000 residential and commercial & industrial water meters
equipped with wireless communication modules, will enable NWC to track
and use water resources more efficiently. The single-jet technology used
in Itron water meters is built to operate in harsh conditions, including
high temperature and loaded water, that are often found in Saudi Arabia.
Itron is supplying customized wireless communication modules specially
designed for high temperature climates. The communication modules can be
read remotely through heavy protective metal covers that encase water
meters in the city, reducing time spent locating and reading meters. The
contract duration covers a two-year period, after which the majority of
water meters in Jeddah will be ready for AMI integration. Installation
of the water meters is underway.
“At Itron, we pride ourselves on tailoring solutions to each of our
customer’s unique needs. The meters and communication modules we’re
installing for NWC in Jeddah are a great example of our ability to
create a technology solution for every customer, addressing specific
utility requirements,” said Mathias Martin, Itron vice president of
sales, EMEA.
“Water use and conservation is a very important issue for us,” said Dr.
Loay Al-Musallam, CEO at National Water Company. “In a city of more than
5 million people with no fresh water sources, we are challenged to use
water as efficiently as possible. The accuracy of Itron’s meters will
help us make the best use of the water we have. We look forward to our
ongoing partnership with Itron.”
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to
the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive
solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement devices and control technology; communications systems;
software; as well as managed and consulting services. With thousands of
employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries,
Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water
resources. Together, we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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