One Size Does Not Fit All – Choosing the Right Socomec Product for Your Job
22/07/2025
When it comes to energy monitoring, one size does not fit all.
Energy use varies wildly between sites — and so should your approach to managing it. Whether you're chasing cost savings, aiming for compliance, or future-proofing your facility’s energy strategy, the right system makes all the difference. And when you're working with a world-leading brand like Socomec, it's less about whether the technology can do the job, and more about choosing the product that’s the best fit for your job.
So, let’s break it down.
First Things First: What Do You Want from Energy Monitoring?
Before we talk tech, let’s talk expectations – with Fekra Gasser, Product Manager-Energy Intelligence & Connectivity at NHP.
“Understanding what your site actually needs and what you want out of energy management is the most important step,” says Fekra. “You can’t make good decisions until you’ve got good data, and to get that, you need the right setup.”
Energy management isn’t just about tracking usage. It’s about unlocking insight. With accurate data, you can:
- Reduce operating costs
- Extend the life of electrical assets
- Identify energy waste
- Improve ESG performance
- Prepare for future compliance requirements
And all of that starts with choosing the right system.
The Socomec Range at a Glance
Socomec’s range of meters is vast, scalable and — when set up correctly — extremely powerful. Here’s how it breaks down:
Countis P: Reliable, Basic Energy Monitoring
Your go-to for basic, compliant energy monitoring. Perfect for straightforward jobs like tenancy metering, retail, small commercial installs, or anywhere you need quick NCC-compliant sub-metering.
''COUNTIS P meters are ideal for hospital sites, warehouses, offices — they do a great job of tracking the basics like EV chargers, lighting, HVAC, and solar, even all at once,” Fekra explains. “One COUNTIS P meter can handle up to four loads. It saves on space, time, and cost.”
DIRIS A: Advanced Monitoring with Power Quality Insight
DIRIS A, is a smarter option for sites with complex electrical loads — think motors, VSDs, or anything sensitive to harmonics.
“These give you deeper insight, individual harmonic analysis, and optional cloud connectivity,” says Fekra. “They’re great for schools, data centres, or commercial buildings where power quality matters.”
You can also set up alarms, thresholds, and monthly reports to help track and act on energy events in real time.
Digiware: The Smart, Scalable, Premium Choice
If Countis P is your efficient entry point, and DIRIS A adds brains — Digiware is the full central nervous system.
Socomec’s Digiware platform is the most intelligent, modular energy monitoring system on the market today. Designed for larger, more complex, or growing sites, it offers unmatched scalability, customisation, and visibility, all in one unified ecosystem.
You can monitor multiple loads, across multiple panels or buildings, using just one head-end device — making it ideal for campuses, hospitals, high-rise commercial spaces, and industrial sites. Digiware enables real-time diagnostics, clean data aggregation, and seamless expansion over time.
“The beauty of Digiware is that you can mix and match — Countis P, DIRIS A, all within the same system,” says Fekra. “You get this unified interface, but with tailored metering for each load. It’s scalable, and it’s future-ready.”
Digiware helps unlock:
- Centralised monitoring across your entire site
- Granular visibility at the circuit level
- Accurate, clean data for ESG and compliance reporting
- Remote diagnostics and threshold alerts to act before problems escalate
- Faster, simpler commissioning with fewer devices and wiring
Because of its modular build, Digiware eliminates the need for bulky wiring and multiple meters per panel. You simply add modules as needed — making it easier (and more cost-effective) to monitor new assets or floors as your site evolves.
“It’s not just smarter, it’s neater,” Fekra adds. “You’re not stuck with a tangle of meters. Everything talks to one another and looks clean inside the board.”
Plan Ahead with a Free Consultation
Whether you’re exploring energy monitoring options or planning an upgrade, our free consultations help you review your designs, clarify your goals, and prepare your system for future needs. Getting expert advice early can save you time and money down the track and ensure your setup fits your current and future requirements.
Before booking a consultation and to help us understand your needs, you might want to think about:
- What kind of site are you working with?
- What energy information matters most to you — and why? (For example, cost savings, compliance, or ESG goals)
- How do you see your energy management evolving? Will you need your system to grow or meet new reporting requirements in the future?