Itron, a global technology company that helps utilities measure, manage and analyze energy and water, and Tantalus, a provider of Smart Grid communications, have been selected for an initial deployment of smart meters and AMI infrastructure for Guyana Power and Light. This project will be a part of the Sustainable Operations of the Energy Sector and Improve Quality of Service program which is financed by the Government of Guyana through a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank and GP&L. The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board of Guyana, through competitive bidding, selected Tantalus and Itron to supply electricity meters and complementing communications infrastructure based on the technical advantages and competitive value of the joint solution.
Read more here: Itron Press Release, January 2013.