The smart meter

What is a smart meter?

e‑distribución's smart meter uses remote management technology, allowing your electricity supply to be managed remotely.

Thanks to this system, you can:

• Track your consumption more accurately.
• Carry out procedures without needing to travel.
• Access more detailed information about your energy.

Remote management technology is regulated by current legislation on metering equipment.(Royal Decree 1110/2007, Order ITC 3860/2007, and IET 290/2012)

Smart meters installed in Spain

More than 12.79 million smart meters have been installed in Spain (data as of the end of 2025).

Distribution by autonomous community

• Andalucía and Extremadura: 5.36 million
• Aragón: 955,627
• Baleares: 740,108
• Canarias: 1.26 million
• Cataluña: 4.47 million

Advantages of a smart meter

Accurate measurements

It enables you to track consumption by hour and period, which is particularly useful for time-of-use tariffs.

You can check hourly energy prices on the Red Eléctrica de España website.

Faster procedures

Connections, disconnections, reconnections, and other procedures are handled remotely, speeding up the service.

More sustainable

It provides continuous information about the grid, helping to:

• Prevent overloads.
• Reduce distribution losses.
• Improve energy efficiency and cut CO₂ emissions.

Information security

It uses the PLC (Power Line Communications) protocol, enabling highly secure and private communication across the electricity grid.

Electricity fraud prevention

It helps detect tampering and improves the safety of installations.

Smart grids and homes

It contributes to the development of smart grids and facilitates services such as home automation and electric vehicles.