Genci Sharko

MyAvis and Converge Applications a better Meter- Management System for the Albanian Power Distribution System (OSHEE)

 Abstract The main Sales and Distribution Divisions of OSHEEAlbanian Power Distribution Corporate (former CEZ Shpërndarje) were on continuous discussions at CEZ management time and even now when OSHEE is under Albania Government administration and management: • How important, and what will be the impact of developing and implementing an electronic meter reading system (MyAvis & Converge) to facilitate the work of the readers and transmitting data online through Albanian mobile operators? • Necessity of continuing with electronic readings, data transmitted online to billing system and online photos of real status of electrometers during reading process? The two main processes to be managed through Data Cleaning project in close cooperation with management of Loses and Customers Care Application for clarifying and supporting all clients for their problematic cases regarding: • Management of Common Areas-solution to be implemented in Billing System: close cooperation with management of loses through data cleaning process.

Implementation of Prepaid Metering System necessity for the Albanian Power System (OSHEE)

 Abstract Approval of the new Albanian Power Market Model, constitutes an important step towards the consolidation and sustainable development of the Electricity Market in Albania. The Albanian Power sector is facing serious financial and operational challenges, manifested by a large unfunded deficit of about US

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550 million and a high level of technical and commercial losses of about 42 percent (year 2013) – the highest in the region – due to non-payment of electricity bills by consumers, as well as poor collection rates. To increase the management level of the whole meter management sector it was necessity the implementation of SMART Metering Applications. Implementation of reading all customers consumption by using PDA equipment’s. Reading the value of the monthly energy consumed and transmit online to “MyAvis” System through GPRS mobile companies system. Implementing on big customers, online data transmitting of energy consumed without the presence of the readers through the GPRS mobile companies network “Converge” System. Implementation of Prepaid Metering System, piloting a small zone in