Itron, Inc. has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the adoption of AI-powered solutions for utilities, enhancing grid resilience, efficiency, and customer engagement.

This partnership will integrate NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and NVIDIA AI Enterprise into Itron's Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio, enabling real-time data processing and advanced analytics at the grid edge. With over 13 million distributed intelligence-enabled endpoints deployed globally, Itron aims to optimize utility operations and advance decarbonization efforts.

Key benefits include:

• Grid Optimization - Reducing energy losses and improving distribution efficiency.
• Energy Demand Forecasting - Using AI to analyze customer data and weather patterns for accurate predictions.
• Real-Time Data Processing - Providing immediate insights for faster decision-making.

Don Reeves, Itron's Senior Vice President of Outcomes, emphasized the company's commitment to AI innovation, stating, "Together with NVIDIA, we are driving smarter energy management for utilities and municipalities."

Marc Spieler, NVIDIA's Senior Managing Director of Energy, highlighted AI's role in modernizing the grid, supporting renewable energy integration, and enhancing energy equity.

More details on the collaboration will be shared at DISTRIBUTECH (March 25-27, 2025, Dallas, TX).

Source: investors.itron.com