ADD Polska together with T-matic Systems has successfully finished the implementation of ADDAX AMI solution in PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A -the largest Utility group in Poland (5 million customers).
The ADDAX AMI installation was performed by T-Matic Systems, ADD Polska’ implementation partner. ADDAX smart meters are running now in three PGE companies: PGE ŁZE, PGE Warszawa-Teren and PGE ZEORK. At present ADDAX IMS projects represent the largest AMI implementation in Poland.

One of the key-features of the project is the use of LV and MV PLC for data exchange.
“The pilot implementation of ADDAX IMS, based on the use of low and medium voltage power-lines has proved 99-100% accuracy reading.” says Adam Olszewski, AMR Project Manager, PGE.

The main objectives, PGE have set for the pilot implementation, were successfully met:

• estimation of the overall economical efficiency for a large-scale roll-out;
• better control over the quality of supplied energy and a more detailed consumption monitoring, through hourly or daily readings;
• decrease of technical and non-technical losses;
• full automation of metering processes, through two-way communications and self-diagnostics of system’s components;
• exact measurements of indices like: I, P, Q, U, kVarh and cos φ.

The pilot project has demonstrated cost efficiency in terms of equipment prices and operational costs. The data collection rate using LV and MV PLC is at 99.9% per session.
Based on the results of the trial implementation, PGE recognizes ADDAX IMS as a key technology in mass roll-out road map.

About PGE:
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. being the largest power producer and supplier in Poland and one of the biggest heat and power sector companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Due to a combination of its own fuel (lignite) resources, power generation and final distribution networks, PGE guarantees safe and stable power supply to approximately 5 million households, businesses and institutions.

The Distribution Companies of the PGE Capital Group supply electricity over an area of 122 000 km² (approx. 38% of the area of Poland). In 2008 these customers were supplied with 30.7 TWh of power, which gave the PGE Capital Group a 26% share in the power distribution market in Poland.

About ADD GRUP
ADD GRUP is a developer and manufacturer of  AMI system, named ADDAX IMS, for electricity, gas, water, heat and street lighting. ADD GRUP was one of the pioneers to launch AMI system with communications based on high-speed data transmission over LV and MV PLÑ alongside with other known communication media. 
Customer base of ADD GRUP counts more than 1.6 million metering points installed in different countries as Sweden, Russia, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, South Africa and others.
 www.addgrup.com

About ADD Polska
Polish Competence Center of ADD Grup - Manufacturer of worldwide successful product – ADDAX IMS. ADDAX includes high accuracy metering equipment, a reliable communication network based on open standards and a set of software solutions, offering full control over the utility grid. ADDAX IMS is based on reliable communications over LV and MV power lines. System supports data transmission on long distances and communication in two directions, openness, scalability, reliability. For more information on ADD Polska, please visit www.add-polska.pl

About T-matic Systems
ADD Polska implementation partner T-matic Systems is a leading telematic solutions provider on Polish market offering cost-effective, reliable solutions to a broad variety of markets. For energy industry we provide a uniquely-comprehensive world’s leading ADDAX PLC communication technology over low and medium voltage. We are provider of solid-state meters and data collection/communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology. T-matic Systems offers customized software platforms, project management, installation and consulting services. For further information on T-matic, please visit
 www.t-matic.com.pl