Netmore Group and Severn Trent announced that Netmore has been chosen to deploy and manage network services for one million smart meters across more than 20 counties. The AMP8 contract for the supply of AMI water meters on behalf of Severn Trent and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy had an estimated value of £200 million when it went to tender in September 2024 and is subject to Ofwat’s final determination.
With an initial contract term of 3 years and an intention to accelerate the implementation of smart meters began under Severn Trent’s Green Recovery Programme, Netmore will deploy and manage a dual LoRaWAN and Narrowband-loT (NB-IoT) network and lead a group of suppliers to deliver the water meters. Data delivered on a daily basis to Severn Trent is expected to improve customer awareness of water usage, reduce leakage, and help accurately plan water supplies for the future.
“Netmore’s expertise in deploying large-scale LoRaWAN networks for smart metering, combined with our advanced network management platform, flexible business models, and world-class customer support allows us to meet the rigorous demands of major projects, making us a trusted partner for water utilities. We’re honoured to be selected by Severn Trent to modernise their water infrastructure, strengthening our leadership in the UK’s IoT ecosystem and shaping the future of the global water industry,” said Ove Anebygd, CEO of Netmore Group.
“Following a rigorous evaluation process to advance our AMI initiatives, we are confident in our choice of Netmore and its metering partners for our program. Netmore’s experience in supplying carrier-grade network connectivity and reliably delivering smart meter data will help Severn Trent monitor water consumption more accurately, identify leaks faster, and reduce and operational carbon emissions in line with our stated goals,” added Anthony Hickinbottom, Smart Metering Networks Lead, Severn Trent.
Itron and Diehl have been selected as LoRaWAN meter providers for this program and Vodafone IoT has been chosen to provide connectivity services for NB-IoT meters. The Netmore Connect platform will be used for all network and device management and data delivery to Severn Trent’s Meter Data Management System. Under the management of Severn Trent, Network Plus Services will plan, schedule, and install the meters.
Severn Trent’s smart metering programme goals include the following:
- One million smart water meters across their service region by the end of the AMP8 period (2025–2030)
- A 16% reduction in household water leakage by 2030
- A 7% reduction in household water use by 2030 compared to the 2024–25 baseline
- A 3.5% reduction in business (non-household) water use by 2030 compared to the 2024–25 baseline
- Help customers understand consumption patterns, reduce bills, and promote water-saving behaviours
Netmore’s LoRaWAN network in the UK
Netmore operates one of the UK’s largest LoRaWAN network, delivering carrier-grade IoT connectivity to utilities, municipalities, and enterprise-scale applications. As of the latest project deployments, Netmore’s network will cover 43 out of the UK’s 92 counties, reaching over 51 million people, which represents nearly 77% of the population.
At a national scale, Netmore is supporting major utility companies by connecting more than three million smart water meters through LoRaWAN. Key partnerships include projects with Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water, Affinity Water, and South West Water, marking some of the largest LoRaWAN-based smart utility deployments in Europe.
With an ambitious strategy focused on expanding coverage through partnerships and infrastructure investments, Netmore aims to steadily increase the number of counties, populations, and businesses served, reinforcing its role as the backbone of large-scale IoT connectivity across the UK.
“With advancements in wireless metering, network operators now play a central role in utility and municipal infrastructure projects. Netmore has embraced this market dynamic, and our team is very proud to have been selected by Severn Trent to take on their AMI initiatives,” said Vadim Lyu, Managing Director UK, Netmore Group. “Our expertise throughout the water utility segment has led to establishing the largest LoRaWAN network in the UK which is not only capable of supporting the most demanding water metering use cases, but is available for a broad range of municipal, smart building, and smart city applications.”
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