Kaifa Technology reaches two million smart meter installations in Great Britain

Based on its established track record, Kaifa Technology UK (KFUK) is now expanding into new sectors in the GB market, including AMR CT metering, battery energy storage solutions and smart domestic water metering. Leveraging the proven expertise of its parent company, Shenzhen Kaifa Technology (Chengdu) Co Ltd, which has successfully deployed similar solutions globally, KFUK aims to introduce enhanced functionality and foster healthy competition, ultimately benefitting end customers.

This strategic diversification follows Kaifa's successful IPO in March 2025, which has enabled increased investment in R&D, production capacity and market expansion through new product development.

From initially carving out a niche in a competitive market to now demonstrating distinct advantages against global players, KFUK has built an integrated implementation framework. Its early market entry was backed by a SMETS-compliant smart metering solution featuring a future-ready design that offered long-term cost efficiency. Involvement with industry bodies like BEAMA further strengthened its foothold.

Facing the complex climate and stringent cybersecurity demands of the GB market, KFUK has placed “security and reliability” at the heart of its R&D ethos, maintaining a steadfast commitment to compliance and trust. In 2020, KFUK’s smart meters achieved the GB National Security CPA certification  – a validation of both hardware and communication security and a demonstration of the company’s end-to-end capabilities across design, manufacturing and service. This milestone effectively addresses growing market concerns around data leakage. 

Moreover, KFUK’s smart meters align with SMDA interoperability standards, meeting the multi-device requirements of the GB market infrastructure. Designed with an integrated Zigbee-based communication module, the meters guarantee strong compatibility and secure data transmission, even in complex operational environments.

Backed by a dedicated technical team, KFUK has also pioneered the development of SMETS2 second generation smart meter technology, strengthening communication protocols, enhancing encryption and tightening access controls to safeguard user data throughout the energy IoT ecosystem.

Michael Wu, Head of KFUK, stated: "Reaching two million SMETS2 meter installations is more than just a number – it's a testament to the trust and collaboration we've built with our partners and customers across the GB. This achievement reinforces our commitment to supporting GB's energy transition with reliable, high performance smart metering. Bolstered by our recent IPO, we are now bringing Kaifa's global expertise to the GB to ensure we continue delivering cutting edge, customer-focused solutions."

Henry Chan, Head of European Market at Kaifa, added: "In accelerating our European market expansion, we have always prioritised data security protection and product reliability. Beyond the GB market's CPA certification, we have also obtained internationally recognised gold standard certifications such as the IEC 62443 information security certification, the Netherlands' ENCS security retest certification and RED (EN 18031) certification. This serves as both a solid foundation for KAIFA's deep presence in the European market and an unwavering commitment to all our partners."

The strong, transparent relationships KFUK maintains with its customers yield valuable market insights, enabling effective collaboration with component suppliers. This ensures a secure supply chain for the GB market, even during periods of broader industry disruption, as demonstrated during the challenges of 2022 and in the current landscape. 

KFUK remains committed to maintaining market-leading standards in service, support and product quality, and will continue to strengthen its reputation by delivering innovative, reliable solutions that align with market demands.

About Kaifa 

Kaifa (Stock Code: 920029), headquartered in Chengdu, China, has supplied over 107 million smart metering products globally, including more than 59 million across European markets. Kaifa continues to focus on energy metering and intelligent and digital energy management, empowering the 'dual carbon' revolution in public utilities with globally leading smart energy management solutions.