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| Personal Name | Manalaysay, Brian Nero A. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Technology acquisition for advanced metering infrastructure for Meralco |
| Date Issued | 8 December 2025 |
| Abstract | The modernization of electric distribution systems has accelerated globally, with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) serving as a foundational enabler of smart grid transformation. AMI provides two-way communication, digital metering, and enhanced system intelligence that improve operational efficiency, grid reliability, and customer-centric services. In the Philippines, Meralco, the country’s largest distribution utility, has initiated its AMI program, aligning with the Department of Energy’s Smart Grid roadmap and the Energy Regulatory Commission’s AMI Rules. The success of AMI will depend not only on implementing the technology itself but also on the effectiveness of technology acquisition, supply chain management, strategic partnerships, and long-term lifecycle planning within a regulated environment. This study examines Meralco’s AMI deployment from a technology acquisition perspective using three complementary frameworks: (1) internal–external scanning through SWOT–PESTLE analysis, (2) the technology acquisition decision matrix, and (3) the procurement and project management lifecycle. Using qualitative descriptive research and thematic analysis of interviews with five key Meralco managers across AMI operations, procurement, regulatory affairs, technology strategy, and metering services, the study identified 257 unique codes, consolidated into 12 subthemes and 6 major themes. The study concludes that Meralco’s technology acquisition strategy for AMI will primarily be through external procurement to ensure success. It shall be predominantly influenced by interoperability and hybrid communications, organizational readiness, procurement governance, outsourcing risks and benefits, integration and lifecycle management, and long-term vendor partnerships to ensure an effective and sustainable AMI deployment consistent with national smart grid objectives. |
| Degree Course | Master of Technology Management |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Technology acquisition |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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