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Introduction of Your products
Start of inviting proposals for the specification of smart meters
Notice regarding Smart Meter Bidding
Tokyo-Chubu Interconnection Project related
The application is closed.
Request for Comments regarding basic specifications for smart meter communications
Nuclear Damage Liability Facilitation Fund and The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated are discussing the most appropriate approach to curb peak electricity demand by using smart meters, and as part of an innovative procurement for full-scale installation of smart meters, we are planning to widely request proposals for the specification of smart meters from domestic and foreign suppliers.
For the part of communications of smart meters, we prepared basic specifications describing the requirements for communication functions to request comments.
Revision as of April 16th, 2012
•Basic specifications for smart meter communications has been revised and replaced due to a minor alteration in expression.
Your sincere understanding will be appreciated.
[Revised Point]
•In page 7 of "(Appendix 1) Basic specifications for smart meter communications", titled "I-3. Functions of Smart Meter (1) -30-minute meter reading-"
-(Original) Smart meters measure and transmit 30-minute meter readings to MDMS.
-(Revised) Smart meters measure 30-minute meter readings, and transmit them to MDMS.
1. Target of application ¦
2. Expected comments ¦
3. Expected applicants ¦
4. Application period ¦
5. How to submit ¦
6. Inquiry
1. Target of application
- Basic specifications for smart meter communications (Appendix 1)
*Basic specifications summarizes current TEPCO's "precondition of the basic concept for the functions of smart meter communication network".
- At this request for comment, we will request not only communication technology specification but also precondition of communication network.
- We welcome your wide range of comments and suggestions concerning the matters to be considered from a technical standpoint, functions for efficient implementation, cost reduction, quality and function improvement, business efficiency, and the one which is on concept level.
- Although this document explains the concept of our communication network, we also welcome your comments on both metering part and communication part of smart meter, as well as other metering related systems.
- Ideas and comments that contribute to cost reduction and efficiency of construction and operation will be positively reflected into the specification.
- Please note that comments and your individual name (or name of your company or organization) you provide may be released public later. If you request anonymity, please write down your name with "anonymity" on the form.
- Please note in advance that we may make inquiries about your proposals on an as-needed basis.
- Please see Appendix 2 "Guidelines for applicants" for how to submit comments.
3. Expected applicants
- We need comments and proposals from companies or individuals having a high level of knowledge in information and telecommunications technology. You do not need any qualifications and requirements to submit your comments.
4. Application period
- March 21 2012 to April 20 2012
5. How to submit
- Please write your comments on the designated form (Appendix 3) and e-mail it to the following address.
- Your comments should be written in Japanese or English. If written in English, summary in Japanese should be attached. You can attach some materials including tables or figures to the form you submit for concrete descriptions if necessary.
E-mail address: tepcosmartcom@tepco.co.jp
6. Inquiry
- Primarily please contact us by E-mail.
- E-mail address: tepcosmartcom@tepco.co.jp
* We apologize in advance that inquiries sent by E-mail on Saturdays, Sundays or national holidays may be answered on the next or subsequent business days.
- Telephone number
03-6373-7741 (Reception time: 9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays)
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