A turnkey service for smart meter data access

CGI WiseWatt transforms how organisations access and use energy data from millions of smart meters across the UK. Our platform empowers you with the tools and insights you need to drive smarter, more efficient energy services.

Key features of CGI WiseWatt

Our secure, cloud-based platform enables access to energy data generated by UK smart meters, agnostic of the energy supplier. We are a fully accredited Data Communications Company (DCC) user authorised to provide managed services to third parties, so using CGI WiseWatt enables you to bypass complex and expensive accreditation requirements.

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Open APIs

Open APIs for capture of energy usage data and handling of consent from consumers

  • Accessible as cloud-based REST JSON APIs over the internet, via API key

  • Pull historic electricity and gas consumption data

  • Set up schedules for on-going collection

  • Consumer consent and verification

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Consent management

Consent portal for consumers for verification and consent provision.

  • Portal or APIs for integration to your own portal
  • In-Home Display (IHD) verification
  • Ad-hoc and automated consent revocation
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Sandbox API

Sandbox API so you can try before you buy

  • Simplified onboarding
  • Open API documentation
  • Test integration before you sign up
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Cloud native

Built natively in the cloud, delivering scalability and high performance

  • Microservices
  • API Management
  • Scalability
  • High performance

 

Who is CGI WiseWatt for?
CGI WiseWatt can be used by any organisation looking to access smart meter data. A wide range of data and insights can be obtained through our service, including:

  • Electricity (watt hours) and gas (cubic meters) usage at daily and half-hourly intervals
  • Exported electricity at half hourly intervals
  • Smart meter details
  • Tariff information
How is the service accessed?
CGI WiseWatt is accessible as cloud-based APIs (REST and in JSON format) over the Internet. After signing up, we provide you with a unique API key. The API key and open API documentation allows you to integrate to the APIs immediately to start obtaining consumer consent and pulling energy data.
What are the use cases?

CGI WiseWatt can be integrated with solutions and services aiming to harness the power of the data being captured by the UK’s smart meter network. 

Use cases include:

  • Renewable energy and demand forecasting
  • Energy tariff comparison
  • Energy usage insights and analysis
  • Monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance

 

Services that could be provided include:

  • Mobile and web applications to provide energy services to consumers and SMEs
  • IoT / sensor platforms
  • Open energy data repositories
  • Data collection and aggregation
How can CGI help?
We help you harness the data provided by our service with:

  • Data science and analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
  • Web and mobile application development
  • Data storage and hosting
  • Data structure and data model

    A wide range of benefits

    Simplified access

    CGI WiseWatt removes the barriers to accessing smart meter data, allowing you to focus on value delivery without technical complexity.

    Accelerating innovation

    With easy-to-use APIs, sandbox environments, and secure cloud access, CGI WiseWatt drives the rapid development of new data-driven energy solutions.

    Consumer-centric approach

    CGI WiseWatt’s built-in consent management ensures compliance and supports transparency and trust with end users, making it easy for consumers to opt in or out of data sharing.

    Cost-effective and scalable

    CGI WiseWatt’s flexible pricing model scales according to your needs, providing an affordable way to integrate smart meter energy data into your offerings.

    Get started with CGI WiseWatt

    Unlock the potential of the UK’s smart meter infrastructure. Whether you’re developing energy insights, advancing renewable energy solutions, or building next-generation IoT platforms, CGI WiseWatt provides the data access and tools to help you succeed.

     

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    Book a meeting/demo

    View pricing and sign up 

     

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