Smart meters laboratory

Infrastructures
Research areas
  • Engineering & Technology
Contact

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

Available for external users?
Yes
Description

ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory (ENAC No. 4/LE148) and Notified Body for conformity assessment of smart electricity meters and data concentrators against the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive.

The laboratory features custom-developed testing tools for the certification of communication protocols (PRIME and DLMS) and interoperability testing.

It is an official laboratory of the PRIME Alliance and DLMS User Association (DLMS UA), recognised by Iberdrola, Naturgy, EDP, and Saudi Electricity Company.

Equipment

  • Facilities for evaluating communication protocols and data.
  • Measurement instrumentation for compliance with the MID.
  • Proprietary testing tools for PRIME/DLMS certification.
  • Integration with EMC, environmental testing, and electrical safety laboratories.
Services
  • Certification of smart electricity meters and data concentrators (MID, EMC).
  • Assessment of interoperability, performance, and cybersecurity.
  • PRIME and DLMS protocol certification.
  • Laboratory rental for independent third-party verification.
  • Functional testing for utilities.
Location

TECNALIA

Bizkaia Technology Park, Astondo Bidea, Edificio 700, E-48160, Derio (Bizkaia)

Other info
Smart Electricity Grids and Energy Systems:
- Connectivity and IoT
- Digital Technologies

Application sectors

  • Electricity and energy sector
  • Electronics and microtechnology
  • Energy
  • Manufacturers of equipment and components for electricity distribution networks
  • Utilities and power generation

Industry plan

  • HAZI · Smart Grids and Energy Storage
  • IRABAZI · Energy