Digital change in the heart of Vienna: Electricity counter progress in Stephansdom!

Digital change in the heart of Vienna: Electricity counter progress in Stephansdom!

The Viennese networks have reached an impressive milestone: With the exchange of electricity meters in the historic stephansdom, 95 percent of all old points in Vienna have now been converted to modern smart meters. This happened according to the requirements of the European Union and the Austrian legislator, which demanded the changeover by the end of 2024. Over 1.6 million households and companies benefit from this advanced technology, which is not only more energy -efficient, but also enables an overview of one's own energy consumption. "The smart meters are cornerstones of the energy transition until 2040 and make a significant contribution to climate and environmental protection," said Peter Hanke, City Councilor of Economics and Finance.

innovative technology for all customers

With these latest electronic points, the customers of Wiener Netze can easily and conveniently access their electricity data via a web portal. This promotes active power saving by becoming the energy consumption transparent and traceable. Not only consumers, but also the network operators benefit because they can control their networks more efficiently through digitization. "Our transparent system helps to keep the security of supply at a high level," added Ilse Hirt, Managing Director of the Wiener Netze.

The intelligent electricity meter works by measuring the energy consumption in real time and transferring the data via the power grid to the Viennese networks. The following day, users can see their consumption and benefit from the possibility of precisely capturing their own energy generation through photovoltaic systems or heat pumps. This technology is not only a step into modernity, but also laid the foundation for future developments in the field of energy supply. As wienernetze.at , the smart meter can even be integrated into smart home systems, which further optimizes energy consumption.

When the last counters were handed over to Stephan's Cathedral, those responsible emphasized the importance of digitization for the contemporary use of energy resources. The Viennese networks are therefore not only characterized by innovative solutions, but also by an environmentally conscious approach that aims at a successful energy transition. As a technology partner, Siemens is significantly involved in promoting the digitization of the power grid.