Project Expertise in the Energy Sector for Meter Reading and Measurement Service Projects

Conditions for a Successful Project Execution with Solteq Utilities Consulting

A strong project start was particularly important in this case, as the project was laying the groundwork for one of the network company's most critical processes. The planning and definition phase of the total service implementation needed to be completed within an intensive three-month period. At the same time, plans for the future phases of the project had to be established. With other ongoing projects and tasks, Kuopion Sähköverkko decided to bring in an external expert to assist in this critical phase. Solteq Utilities Consulting was selected due to its proven AMR 2.0 expertise in previous projects. This enabled Solteq’s experts to jump into the already-moving train and participate directly in project meetings and progress discussions.

Effective Planning and Definition of the Meter Reading and Measurement Service Project in Collaboration

The planning phase was approached collaboratively, focusing on refining the project plan and building shared understanding of requirements using business process descriptions. Creating context for the requirements was key, so that the supplier side could see how each requirement related to company operations and how it would be verified. This approach allowed the list of new functionalities and integrations to be transformed into a comprehensible whole.

Due to the tight schedule, timing was emphasized when planning the project tasks. With Solteq’s experts, a shared understanding of the project scope and content for all parties was established, ensuring progress according to the plan. By documenting and systematically tracking open issues, the project team could focus on the timely progress of essential matters.

“It is important to us that we provide high-quality services to our customers. We are committed to responsible and sustainable operational development,” says Ilkka Vaarasuo, Service Manager at Kuopion Sähköverkko. "Working with Solteq Utilities Consulting was smooth, and tasks were completed as if they were being done for their own company — aligned with our values and with the best interests of our customers and company in mind. Thanks to Solteq Utilities Consulting, the overall project management structure became clear and was easy to utilize in later phases of the project when implementation began based on the plan. This provides a great foundation to continue from," Vaarasuo concludes.