by G C van der Merwe, Powertech IST Otokon
Living in an era where revenue protection, timely availability of valid data and auditable processes are some of the buzz phrases, the method of obtaining data and displaying it on a high level needs to be evaluated and tested to be future proof and make a real contribution to the bottom line. The aim of this paper is not to give an academic and theoretical explanation of the topic, as AMR, AMI and various other electrical metering topics have been the centre of discussion for a number of past AMEU conventions. The aim is rather to share experience and ignite a chain of thought that can be taken further at branch level to evaluate the past, present and future, so you can embark on a route of sustainability in revenue streams and also gain from previous asset investments.