en.Wedoany.com Reported - Horizon Power, a regional energy provider in Western Australia, has completed the delivery and deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in the remote community of Kiwirrkurra in the Pilbara region.

The AMI project connected 57 households and key community facilities, including a medical clinic and a school, to Horizon Power's network, providing residents with safer, more reliable electricity supply and introducing new prepayment service options. Customers now have more payment methods, enhanced consumer protections, access to energy concessions, and practical tools for managing their energy usage. A new prepayment outlet at the local community store allows residents to purchase electricity on-site without needing to travel far.

The deployment included the installation of advanced meters, electrical safety upgrades, and optimization of wiring behind the meters. Pilbara Meta Maya Services (PMM), an Indigenous-owned regional service provider, supported and collaborated on the project.

Located near the Northern Territory border in the heart of the Gibson Desert, the Kiwirrkurra community is one of the most remote sites within Horizon Power's service area. This deployment is part of Horizon Power's broader AMI program aimed at improving electrical safety, supply reliability, and energy equity in remote Indigenous communities across Western Australia.

Horizon Power CEO Krystal Skinner stated that the Kiwirrkurra deployment reflects the company's commitment to delivering practical, community-led energy solutions. "Advanced metering infrastructure empowers our customers in remote communities to choose how and when they use electricity," Skinner said. "Residents who previously had to travel long distances to purchase electricity cards can now easily buy prepaid power from home or at the local community store."

The Western Australian government has committed AUD 24 million to Horizon Power over the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years for the rollout of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in remote Indigenous communities. The expansion of smart meters will enhance network safety through faster fault detection, help customers better understand and control their energy usage, and reduce the need for residents to travel for electricity services.

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com