In a world where energy demands are surging and distributed energy resources (DERs) are becoming more prevalent, utilities need smarter, more flexible solutions to manage the evolving grid. Enter IntelliFLEX, Itron’s groundbreaking grid-edge DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System) solution, designed to revolutionize how utilities optimize and integrate DERs in real time.
A Game-Changer for Grid Modernization
Itron, a worldwide leader in energy and water network management solutions, has launched IntelliFLEX to give utilities unmatched real-time visibility, control, and optimization of behind-the-meter DERs. As DER installation continues to grow at a rapid pace—everything from EVs, solar, and battery storage, IntelliFLEX enables utilities to capture up to 20% additional grid capacity, reducing the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades. The solution will be featured at DISTRIBUTECH 2025, March 24-27, booth #3008.
Smart, Scalable, and Future-Ready
Developed as a part of Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence (GEI) solution portfolio, IntelliFLEX advances DER aggregation, AI-driven forecasting, and dynamic load balancing. It effortlessly interfaces with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) networks and DER aggregators, allowing utilities to operate peak demand, flexible interconnections, and aggregated grid services efficiently. Whether utilities are beginning to integrate DERs or are spearheading grid modernization, IntelliFLEX is developed for any stage of their progression.
Major IntelliFLEX Benefits
- Grid Edge Insight: Leverages existing AMI data for low-voltage distribution smarts, enhancing outage management and customer energy efficiency.
- Seamless DER Management: Integrates EVs, batteries, and solar assets for peak load reduction based on industry standards like IEEE 2030.5 and OpenADR.
- Enhanced Reliability: Dynamically optimizes DERs to balance supply and demand, minimizing outages.
- Regulatory Compliance: Enables changing rules such as FERC 2222 (USA), NEM reforms (Australia), and §14a EnWG (Germany), accelerating interconnection approvals.
- AI-Powered Forecasting: Employs predictive analysis to provide millions of DERs with accurate demand forecasting.
Unlocking the Future of Energy
During increased electrification and the integration of renewables, the utilities need a scalable and affordable solution for modernizing their grid,” said Itron Senior Vice President of Outcomes Don Reeves. “IntelliFLEX offers real-time operations capabilities at lower costs to the utilities and is able to save their customers money as well as allow everyone access to equal energy services.”.
Beyond its operational efficiency, IntelliFLEX provides utilities with the capacity for improving vital asset protection planning, deferring investments in infrastructure, and dynamic load shaping. With optimized grid flexibility, the revolutionary solution enhances maximum energy resilience in communities globally.
A Future-Proof Solution
Itron’s IntelliFLEX solution is deployable and available globally as a stand-alone system or third-party AMI network integration. With grid optimization through AI, open utility integration, and utility-grade scalability, IntelliFLEX embodies an innovative vision for grid modernization.
