Itron, through its latest offering, is helping utilities improve integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and enhance grid flexibility with its new IntelliFLEX solution.
As a grid edge DERMS solution, IntelliFLEX facilitates real-time visibility, control and optimization of behind-the-meter DERs. With utilities facing a rapid increase in DERs, Itron’s modular, scalable solution is meant to reduce the need for costly infrastructure upgrades.
By leveraging Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio, Itron argues its IntelliFLEX solution enables utilities to integrate more DERs, such as electric vehicles and solar, unlocking up to 20% more capacity in the distribution grid. Itron will showcase the IntelliFLEX solution, which is available globally, at DISTRIBUTECH 2025, in booth #3008, March 24-27.
Itron President and CEO Tom Deitrich will make opening remarks at the keynote of this year’s DISTRIBUTECH, the leading annual transmission and distribution event that addresses technologies used to move electricity from the power plant through the transmission and distribution systems to the meter and inside the home.
Register now to secure your spot, and we’ll see you March 24-27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas!
The IntelliFLEX solution enables DER aggregation, forecasting and AI-driven load balancing across various technologies, including AMI networks, DER aggregators and a variety of consumer energy assets. Key capabilities of the IntelliFLEX solution include orchestrating utility-wide programs to support aggregated capacity and low-voltage distribution level grid services, peak demand management, and flexible interconnection strategies. The solution can also be deployed with all of Itron’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) networks, third-party AMI networks, or as a standalone solution.
“Itron’s IntelliFLEX solution addresses rising electrification, renewables integration and DER adoption, ensuring cost-effective, scalable grid modernization. This unique, DI-enabled DERMS solution unlocks unprecedented real-time, operational capabilities for utilities experiencing rapid DER growth,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron. “This groundbreaking solution not only reduces operating expenses for utilities but also helps their customers save money and provides equal access to services for all utility customers. With Itron, utilities can now incorporate managed DERs into critical asset protection planning, infrastructure investment deferrals, grid resiliency plans, active load shaping and non-wires alternatives to capacity demands.”
