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New build
S1 DirectSDM230-M
Make automated collection part of handover. Install, commission and map every unit during construction.
Fair, transparent sub-metering for modern buildings
Electricity operations,without the manual work.
Automated collection for new builds. Lower-disruption upgrades for existing properties. One operating view across every unit — built for build-to-rent developers, apartment buildings and property operators.
The Problem
Buildings outgrow manual metering.
Manual reads are slow and expensive
Someone walks the building, reads every meter, re-types the numbers. Every billing period, forever.
Bill disputes erode tenant trust
Equal splits and estimated reads invite arguments. Tenants want to pay for what they actually used.
Offline meters go unnoticed
A dead meter can sit silent for weeks — and the gap only surfaces at reconciliation time.
01 · The Line-up
Three products. Two project stages.
Start with the building. Then choose the least disruptive route.
02
Retrofit · compact CT
S1 CompactSEM1-M-2
A compact CT module that reduces switchboard and main-circuit disruption in existing buildings.
03
Retrofit · LoRaWAN
S1 LoRa CTSDM630MCT-LoRa
Avoid long data-cable runs in difficult sites. Wireless LoRaWAN back to the gateway.
02 · Project Routes
New build starts with the plan. Retrofit starts with the site.
01 · New build
Design out manual meter reading.
Install, commission and map every unit during construction so the operating team starts with clean data at handover.
S1 Direct
One standard route
02 · Retrofit
Reduce disruption before choosing communications.
Both retrofit routes use split-core CTs. The site decides whether a data cable is practical.
Cable is practical
S1 Compact
No conduit / high cost
S1 LoRa CT
Split-core CTs reduce main-circuit work. They do not replace electrical safety procedures.
03 · LH Energy Cloud
Three meters. One operating loop.
Bring tenant mapping, automated collection, device status, settlement data and alerts into one view.
Automatic collectionTenant-level dataDevice statusException alerts
LH Energy
Electricity operations
This period
426kWh
Devices online
99%
Open alerts
3
Latest exceptions
- A-1203Usage spike
- B-0806Vacant usage
- C-0511Device offline
Illustrative demo data.
How it works
Meter
Per-unit smart metering
Gateway
LoRaWAN uplink on site
Platform
One operating view
04 · What Changes
The meter is only the start.
The result is a building that is no longer tied to repetitive manual processes.
01Engineering
Less rewiring
A clear product route for every project stage, chosen to minimise electrical work.
02Operations
Less manual work
Automatic collection replaces repeated site visits and manual re-entry.
03Residents
Fairer allocation
Tenant-level data replaces equal electricity-cost splitting and estimated bills.
04Investment
More repeatable
Scale units without scaling repetitive labour at the same rate.
Privacy & Security
Usage data, treated with care.
Data is held in a protected cloud environment and encrypted in transit, with role-based access for your operating team.
Guidance on New Zealand metering compliance is in progress ahead of commercial deployment. We don’t claim certifications we haven’t verified.
Pilot in progress
Prove the route. Then replicate it.
We use one building to confirm the product route, installation impact, data quality and operating workflow under real site conditions. We’re running this now — honestly, as a pilot, not dressed up as a case study.
- 01Site survey
- 02Design & budget
- 03Small pilot
- 04Standardise
FAQ
Common questions.
Do you replace the existing utility meter?
No. Sub-metering sits downstream of the main connection and measures unit-level usage. Your existing utility metering and retailer arrangements stay as they are.
How disruptive is a retrofit installation?
Both retrofit routes use split-core CTs, which clamp around existing cables and avoid rewiring main circuits. Installation is scheduled around the site, and the LoRaWAN option removes the need for long data-cable runs entirely.
What happens when a meter goes offline?
The platform raises an alert for the specific device, tied to its unit number, so the issue is visible within the day — not discovered weeks later at reconciliation.
Can we export data for billing and reconciliation?
Yes. Tenant-level usage data can be exported to feed your billing and reconciliation process, replacing manual reads and re-entry.
Where is our data hosted, and who can see it?
Data is held in a protected cloud environment, encrypted in transit, with role-based access for your operating team. Guidance on metering compliance is in progress ahead of commercial deployment.
What does a pilot look like?
One building: site survey, design and budget, a small pilot under real conditions, then a standardised route you can replicate across the portfolio.
LH Energy · Know Your Flow
Start with one building.
Tell us about the project — new build or retrofit — and we’ll propose the least disruptive route.