Itron, Inc. has extended its partnership with Ausgrid, the largest electricity distributor on Australia’s east coast, to deploy the company’s IntelliFLEX Low‑Voltage Distributed Energy Resource Management System (LV DERMS) across Ausgrid’s network. The new deployment will give Ausgrid real‑time visibility and control over rooftop solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles, enabling the distributor to comply with the NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism that requires temporary reduction or pause of rooftop solar exports during grid emergencies.
The collaboration has been in place for more than 15 years, beginning with the deployment of Itron’s IEE Meter Data Management System. The extension marks a shift from traditional metering to a full‑stack grid‑edge intelligence platform that can manage consumer energy resources at scale. The long‑standing relationship underscores the trust Ausgrid places in Itron’s technology and the maturity of the partnership.
The NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism, slated to take effect in mid‑2026, mandates that distributors be able to curtail rooftop solar output when instructed by the Australian Energy Market Operator. By installing IntelliFLEX LV DERMS, Ausgrid will meet this regulatory requirement and enhance grid stability as rooftop solar penetration—estimated at about one million households in New South Wales—continues to rise.
Itron’s deployment positions the company in a mature Australian utility market and demonstrates the scalability of its grid‑edge platform. The company will showcase the solution at the Energy Networks Australia Conference from March 17‑19, 2026, highlighting its relevance to utilities facing similar DER integration challenges worldwide.
Don Reeves, Itron’s senior vice president of Outcomes, said, “By deploying IntelliFLEX LV DERMS, Ausgrid is equipping its network with the technology needed to safely and securely integrate the rapid increase of rooftop solar.” Itron’s recent Q4 2025 results—$572 million in revenue, a 7% decline YoY, and a non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $2.46 that beat expectations—illustrate the company’s strong profitability and its capacity to deliver advanced grid solutions.
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