23.6 million Smart meters now installed across the UK – Discover how Dyball’s DCC Adapter can help your energy supply business

The latest smart meter rollout data

Covid-19 impact on smart meter rollout

The number of smart meters installed has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns.

Despite the challenges presented by the lockdowns the number of smart meter installations increased 4-5% over the past year. The second quarter of 2020 saw the sharpest drop, but installation numbers rose strongly in the fourth quarter by rising 14% on the third quarter of 2020.

Also read: Covid-19’s impact on smart meter installations revealed

Critical mass

In February 2021, the DCC reported that it had connected the 10 millionth smart meter to its network and has been working on connecting SMETS1 meters via its enrolment and adoption process.

This means that, although a Smart Meter may have lost its smart functionally when a consumer switched their energy supplier when it is enrolled into the new DCC system that functionally will come back, and the consumer will be able to change suppliers without technical problems. 

How can Dyball’s DCC Adapter help you?

To operate Smart Meters, energy suppliers have to connect to the infrastructure provided by the DCC.

 
This requires significant capital investment which may prove challenging to market participants especially new entrants to the energy supply market.

Our DCC Adapter enables energy suppliers, network operators and other users to integrate their IT systems seamlessly with the DCC.

 
Thanks to the expertise of our IT team we’ve built a bespoke DCC Adaptor in house. This has provided Dyball Associates with a unique and thorough understanding of the DCC processes, allowing us to highlight and remedy any pitfalls that energy suppliers may encounter.

Dyball Associates DCC Adapter integrates seamlessly with our other SAAS services, including our own energy billing software and CRM system. This allows for a smooth automation of many day-to-day processes and our Business Orchestration layer (BOL). 

Thanks to our accredited testing, any company aiming to enter the energy supply market will find it far easier to do so.

Dyball Associates can minimise the downtime to receive your industry qualifications and get your energy supply business approved faster than by taking other routes to market. 

For more information contact us today.

Looking to enter the UK energy market? Dyball Associates team of energy market consultants can guide you through the steps to get qualified and attain your gas or electricity licence.

Whether you’re looking for electricity and gas systems or support on starting an energy supply company, Dyball Associates can help. 

Further Reading

How to Start an Energy Supply Company

Energy Suppliers under pressure to step up Smart Meter rollout in 2021- How not to alienate customers

Covid-19 lockdown measures see January smart meter installations fall 40% year-on-year

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