Overview of the year
Smart meter rollout gains momentum
October
The rollout of smart meters went full speed ahead in 2025. Thanks to well-established processes, modern technologies and the great commitment of all those involved, a significant milestone was reached.
This year, Repower significantly accelerated the installation of smart meters. Around 25 fitters were deployed across all three grid areas, replacing conventional meters with modern, remotely readable devices. In the Surselva, the focus was on Disentis and Sumvitg, in the Engadine on Sils and Silvaplana, and in Prättigau on Jenaz and Klosters. Municipalities such as Landquart, Malans, Zizers, Seewis and Grüsch were already fully equipped.
By the end of the year, around 45 per cent of all meters in the network area were remotely read smart meters. This means that over a third of customers can already analyse their own electricity consumption every quarter of an hour in the MIAENERGIA customer portal.
“A major effort by all involved”
The goal remains ambitious: by the end of 2027, all meters in the grid area are to be replaced and integrated into the new metering system. “The meters can be rolled out at this pace only thanks to the major effort of all those involved,” explains Adrian Mettler, head of smart grid at Repower.
The high installation rate would not be possible without Repower’s highly functional logistics ensuring that equipment and materials from different sources are in the right place at the right time. Repower’s IT department also develops and operates the fully digitalised installation process – a key prerequisite for the large-scale rollout.
Thanks to careful preparation of the rollout processes and the structured expansion of the communications infrastructure within Repower’s distribution grid, several hundred meters could be replaced each week.