Up-to-date information on use-cases can be found on the Grid eXchange Fabric website.
Technical drivers
Replacement or addition to the current head-end system
During the coming years, many smart meters will be placed in houses, companies and other properties, therefore grid operators need a scalable solution
E(lectricity) Meters can host up to 4 other smart devices, Gas Meters for example
DLMS/COSEM is used by many(if not all) Smart Meters
Customer drivers
People will have more insight in their power consumption
Meter values can be gathered by the grid operator, instead of relying on people reporting the meter values