Vata Energy Intelligence turns grid-edge infrastructure into high-value data insights — helping New Zealand and Australian utilities and commercial property operators make smarter energy decisions.
THE LV VISIBILITY PROBLEM — SOLVED
BEFORE
Zone Substation
↓
? Transformer
No visibility
↓
? LV Network
No visibility
WITH VATA
Zone Substation
↓
Transformer
Load 87% · Temp OK
↓
LV Network
Phase balanced · 4G ✓
2–4wks
to deploy
20%
of traditional cost
100%
NZ data sovereign
29+
NZ Distribution Networks
<4w
Deployment Timeline
40%
vs. Traditional CapEx
100%
NZ Data Sovereignty
Our Solutions
Three products. One platform.
Purpose-built for the ANZ market, powered by world-class IoT infrastructure.
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Grid-Edge Visibility Suite
Real-time monitoring from transformer to household. Eliminate the LV blind spot with edge computing nodes that process and alert locally — no cloud latency for critical events.
Smart TTUEdge ComputingEDBs
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C&I Multi-Utility Platform
Unified sub-metering for electricity, water and gas across commercial buildings. Automated tenant billing, one-click ESG reporting, and compliance with NZ's CRD requirements.
SaaSESG ReportingSub-metering
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AMI 2.0 Comms Upgrade
Future-proof your meter assets as 3G networks retire. Industrial-grade 4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT modules with backwards compatibility for legacy meter protocols.
4G/LTE-MNB-IoTMEPs
Why Vata
Built for ANZ. Backed by scale.
01
Local compliance, global technology
AS/NZS certified hardware, NZ-hosted AWS infrastructure, full Privacy Act 2020 compliance. All data stays in New Zealand.
02
Deploy in weeks, not months
Lightweight edge nodes are operational in 2–4 weeks. No rip-and-replace, no lengthy integration projects, no disruption to live networks.
03
Open protocols, no lock-in
MQTT, DNP3, DLMS, LoRaWAN — we connect to your existing infrastructure regardless of age or vendor. Upgrade without replacing.
04
20–30% of traditional CapEx
The ideal Non-Network Alternative (NWA) under DPP4 constraints — gain LV visibility without triggering major capital expenditure.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Alert Response Time
<100ms
Data Uplink Reliability
99.8%
Deployment Time
2–4 weeks
Cost vs Traditional
20–30%
Protocol Compatibility
Universal
Trust & Security
Your data stays here. Full stop.
Vata is a New Zealand registered company. We are built from the ground up for ANZ compliance — not adapted from somewhere else.
ANZ Data Sovereignty
All customer data is stored exclusively on AWS ap-southeast-2 (Sydney) and ap-southeast-1 (Auckland) nodes. Your data never leaves Australia and New Zealand — contractually guaranteed.
AWS Sydney
ap-southeast-2
AWS Auckland
ap-southeast-1
NZ Privacy Act 2020
We are fully compliant with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, including the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) governing collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information.
All data processing agreements include explicit Privacy Act 2020 obligations. Customers retain ownership of their data at all times. We never share data with third parties without explicit written consent.
ANZ Electrical Standards
Hardware deployed in ANZ networks undergoes AS/NZS electrical and RF certification — meeting the same standards required for any device connected to the NZ grid.
AS/NZS
Electrical & RF
Certification pathway
EWRB
EWRB Compliant
NZ electrical safety
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Vata Energy Intelligence (NZ) Limited is incorporated and registered in New Zealand. Our operations, contracts, and data infrastructure are all governed by New Zealand law. When you work with Vata, you are working with a local company — not a foreign vendor.
Ready to eliminate your LV blind spot?
Talk to us about a low-risk Proof of Concept for your network.
Solutions
Software meets hardware, at the grid edge.
Three integrated solutions built on a unified "cloud–pipe–edge–device" IoT architecture.
Why Now
The regulatory window is open right now.
Three structural forces have converged to make 2025–2027 the critical window for LV grid intelligence in New Zealand. EDBs that act now will lead — those that wait will face far higher costs later.
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DPP4: The CapEx Straitjacket
The Commerce Commission's Default Price-Quality Path 4 (DPP4) has placed strict limits on capital expenditure for all 29 New Zealand EDBs from 2025. Networks can no longer simply upgrade physical infrastructure to solve congestion problems — the regulatory allowances won't permit it.
IMPLICATION
Non-Network Alternatives (NWAs) — including IoT monitoring and edge intelligence — are now the only viable path to improving LV network capacity within regulatory constraints. Vata's solutions are purpose-built for exactly this environment.
02
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EV & Solar: The LV Stress Test
New Zealand EV registrations are growing rapidly, with rooftop solar penetration accelerating in parallel. Both technologies connect at the low-voltage level — exactly where EDBs have no real-time visibility. Transformer overloading events are already occurring in high-penetration areas.
29
EDBs with zero LV visibility below zone substation
$50k+
Typical cost per transformer failure (100kVA unit)
03
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3G Sunset: The Connectivity Crisis
Spark, One NZ and 2degrees have all completed 3G network shutdown. Millions of smart meters and RTUs deployed on 3G connections are now offline or at risk. EDBs and MEPs face an urgent, time-bound hardware replacement cycle — creating an immediate procurement window.
OPPORTUNITY
The 3G replacement cycle is a one-time event. Networks that upgrade now with 4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT modules future-proof their AMI assets for the next decade. Vata's AMI 2.0 solution is ready to deploy today.
⚡ For Electricity Distribution Businesses
Grid-Edge Visibility & Computing Suite
NZ distribution networks have zero real-time visibility below the zone substation. As EV charging and rooftop solar surge, transformer overloading is an urgent operational risk. The Willfar ECU (Edge Computing Unit) closes this gap — delivering unattended substation intelligence at a fraction of traditional capex.
NZ's mandatory Climate-Related Disclosures (CRD) and NABERSNZ ratings require accurate, auditable utility data. Most commercial buildings still rely on manual reads and siloed systems. Willfar's IoT Gateway and smart meter range unifies electricity, water and gas — with automated billing and one-click ESG reporting.
Willfar IoT Gateway: unified sub-metering for electricity, water and gas across all building zones
Wireless LoRaWAN / NB-IoT self-organising network — no cable runs, fast retrofit into existing buildings
Multi-utility meter support: Willfar smart electricity, water and gas meters on a single platform
📡 For Metering Equipment Providers & System Integrators
AMI 2.0 Communications Upgrade
Spark, One NZ and 2degrees have all retired 3G networks — millions of early smart meters and RTUs across NZ are losing connectivity. Willfar's industrial-grade dual/tri-mode communication modules and enterprise routers deliver a plug-and-play 4G/LTE-M upgrade path, fully backward compatible with legacy meter protocols.
Willfar dual/tri-mode comm modules: 4G, LTE-M and NB-IoT in a single plug-in unit
Full backward compatibility: DLMS/COSEM, IEC 62056, G3-PLC, Wi-SUN — connect any meter, any era
Enterprise-grade routers for substation RTU and SCADA backhaul upgrades
Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) support for PLC-based AMI architectures
Plug-and-play installation — minimal field engineering, no meter replacement required
AS/NZS electrical and RF certification pathway for ANZ market
POWERED BY WILLFAR COMMS MODULES · TECHNICAL SPECS
Core Hardware
Willfar dual/tri-mode comm module + DCU + enterprise router
Radio Bands
4G / LTE-M / NB-IoT (dual and tri-band variants)
Legacy Protocols
DLMS/COSEM, IEC 62056, G3-PLC, Wi-SUN, OMS, STS
Certifications
IEEE, LoRaWAN, CMMI Level 5, MID, OIML R49, EN ISO 4064-1
ANZ Certification
AS/NZS electrical + RF certification pathway in progress
Form Factor
DIN rail comm module + enterprise router (substation-grade)
Pricing Model
Hardware CapEx — volume pricing available
Next Step
Start with a no-risk Proof of Concept
We design PoCs with clear success criteria and shared cost structures. If the data doesn't prove value, there's no obligation.
About Us
Energy data intelligence for the ANZ grid edge.
Vata Energy Intelligence is an Auckland-based energy IoT company focused on solving the LV visibility crisis facing New Zealand and Australian distribution networks — and the ESG data challenge facing commercial property operators.
Strategic Technology Partner
Willfar Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Core subsidiary of Wasion Group · Listed on SSE STAR Market (688100) since Jan 2020 · 50+ countries · 800+ employees · 440+ R&D personnel (40%+ with master's degree) · 726 valid patents · 1,008 software copyrights · CMMI Level 5 · IEEE member · LoRaWAN certified · participated in formulation of 87 industry standards
Our Mission
To transform low-level electricity infrastructure into high-value data intelligence — making ANZ grids safer, smarter, and ready for the energy transition.
Our Principles
How we operate
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Data Sovereignty First
All customer data is hosted exclusively on New Zealand and Australian AWS nodes. Full compliance with the NZ Privacy Act 2020. Your data never leaves ANZ jurisdiction.
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Speed Over Perfection
We deploy in weeks, not quarters. We use PoCs to prove value before asking for commitment. Fast learning beats slow planning every time.
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Open by Design
We support open protocols — MQTT, DNP3, DLMS, LoRaWAN. We integrate with your existing systems. No proprietary lock-in, ever.
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Local Accountability
Vata is a New Zealand registered company. Our team is on the ground in Auckland. When you need us, you reach a person in your time zone.
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Data-Driven Conversations
We don't sell with slide decks. We show you your own network's data. We quantify the problem before proposing the solution.
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Partner Ecosystem
We work alongside local EPCs, solar installers and facility managers — bringing technology to the relationships they've already built.
Market Context
Why now. Why ANZ.
Three structural forces are creating an urgent need for what Vata provides.
Grid Pressure
The LV Visibility Crisis
Traditional SCADA only monitors to the zone substation level. Below that — where EV chargers and rooftop solar are connecting — is a complete data blind spot. With ComCom's DPP4 capping capex spend, EDBs need non-network alternatives urgently.
ESG Mandate
Mandatory Climate Disclosure
NZ's mandatory Climate-Related Disclosures (CRD) and NABERSNZ energy ratings require accurate, auditable utility data from commercial buildings. Most operators cannot currently produce this data — creating immediate demand for sub-metering solutions.
Comms Gap
3G Network Retirement
Spark, One NZ and 2degrees have all retired their 3G networks. Millions of early smart meters and RTUs across NZ are losing connectivity. The replacement cycle creates an immediate hardware opportunity for 4G/LTE-M upgrades.
Our Edge
Price-Performance Advantage
Backed by Willfar's supply chain at scale, Vata delivers hardware at 20–30% of traditional European and American alternatives — while matching or exceeding technical specifications. This opens doors that were previously closed to smaller operators.
Contact
Let's talk energy intelligence.
Whether you're an EDB exploring LV visibility, a property manager needing ESG data, or a potential partner — we'd love to hear from you.
Company
Vata Energy Intelligence (NZ) Limited
Location
Unit A Level G, 26 Hobson Street, Auckland City 1010, New Zealand 🇳🇿
We offer low-risk Proof of Concept deployments for EDBs — typically 3–5 transformer nodes, 90 days, with agreed success criteria and shared cost structure.
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