Latest Trends in Next-Generation Smart Meters in Japan and the USA

Seminar on Next-Generation Smart Meters

The Clean Energy Research Institute, along with companies like Landis & Gyr Japan, Toko Kagaku, China Instrumentation, and RAUL, will host an insightful seminar focusing on the latest trends in next-generation smart meters in Japan and the USA. The event is set to take place on October 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo, with options for both in-person attendance and live streaming.

Seminar Details

More information can be found at the following link: SSK Seminar Detailed Information

Speakers:

- Mr. Yukio Sakaguchi, Representative of the Clean Energy Research Institute
- Mr. Eizo Takami, President of Landis & Gyr Japan
- Mr. Akira Nakajo, Senior Business Architect at Toko Kagaku
- Mr. Akihiro Keiya, Development Manager at China Instrumentation
- Mr. Kenji Eda, President of RAUL

Schedule of the Seminar

The seminar features a series of presentations by industry leaders that will cover:

1. Current Status and Challenges of Smart Meter Adoption in the USA

- Speaker: Yukio Sakaguchi
- Time: 13:00 - 13:40
- The introduction of next-generation smart meters in the USA is expected to enhance energy efficiency and stabilize the power grid. However, infrastructure costs and rising electricity rates present challenges. This talk will address these issues and their implications for Japan.

- Topics covered:
1. Overview of smart meter implementation policies in the USA
2. Integration of high-performance chips and AI functionalities
3. Benefits of energy efficiency and grid stabilization
4. Impacts of infrastructure costs on consumer electricity rates
5. Q&A Session

2. The Era of Software-Defined AMI

- Speaker: Eizo Takami
- Time: 13:45 - 14:25
- The deployment of advanced smart meters with sophisticated computational capabilities is gaining momentum in North America and Australia. This presentation will highlight the flexibility these devices offer for future use cases.

- Topics covered:
1. Global smart meter adoption status
2. Evolution of smart meters from measuring devices to grid-edge sensors
3. Trends in innovations at the grid edge
4. Anticipated use cases for grid-edge applications
5. Q&A Session