Wipro wins Saudi grid contract to deploy smart metering system

Wipro Limited has secured a multi-year strategic contract from Saudi Electricity Company’s National Grid SA to implement a smart Meter Data Management (MDM) system.

The project aims to modernise the utility’s transmission network by enhancing data visibility, improving operational efficiency, and enabling intelligent grid planning.

Wipro will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting the MDM system, which will provide real-time insights on power flow, voltage, and equipment performance.

The system’s smart applications will help reduce outages, optimise power dispatch, and support predictive maintenance, ultimately improving service delivery and reducing operational costs.

"We are excited to build a long-standing relationship with National Grid SA and are dedicated to assisting them in navigating the evolving energy landscape,” said Vinay Firake, CEO – Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Wipro Limited. “With our deep domain expertise in the energy sector, smart solutions and advanced technological capabilities, we are proud to contribute to projects that are essential to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and help the Kingdom realise its innovation and digitalisation ambitions."

Last year, the company aimed to enhance renewable energy, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with key regional energy partners, including Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company, the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan, and Azerenerji. Signed during COP29 in Azerbaijan.

The MoU focused on assessing Green Corridor interconnection transmission projects spanning the Black Sea and Caspian Sea regions. These projects aimed to improve transmission efficiency, enable renewable energy exchange, and identify joint investment opportunities in grid infrastructure. It also promoted cooperation in electricity generation and the development of green energy solutions.

All these strategic collaborations support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, positioning SEC as a regional leader in sustainable energy transformation.