Switching on India’s smart electricity future
1 year, 7 months ago

Switching on India’s smart electricity future

The Hindu  

Imagine a future where your electricity meter becomes your adviser on all things electricity. For instance, half the users were not using the smart meter mobile app, and many were unable to access detailed electricity bills, leaving them doubtful about their bill computation and deductions. How actors can step up As India marches towards its vision of a financially sound and digitalised power sector through smart metering interventions, it must pursue a user-centric design and deployment strategy. Discoms must closely work with AMISPs to ensure a smooth installation and recharge experience for users, to leverage smart meter data for revenue protection and consumer engagement. In a progressive step, last month, the Ministry of Power proposed amendments to the Electricity Rules to enable time-variable tariffs for all smart meter users.

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Tata Power urges Odisha electricity commission to allow smart meter installation under Capex
1 week, 1 day ago

Tata Power urges Odisha electricity commission to allow smart meter installation under Capex

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: After facing strong resistance from electricity consumers over installation of smart meters, the Tata Power-managed distribution companies have urged the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission to consider their proposal for recovery of the cost of smart meters under capital expenditure plan. The plea of the distribution companies came in the wake of widespread protest from farmers and domestic consumers of …

Mumbai's smart meter installations dip after consumers complain of inflated bills
4 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai's smart meter installations dip after consumers complain of inflated bills

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Multiple complaints of inflated electricity bills following the installation of smart meters in the island city has resulted in a sharp drop in the number of daily installations. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, which bagged the contract to install smart meters for 1.05 million Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport consumers in the Colaba to Sion/ Mahim belt, has been installing …

56.09 lakh smart meters sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh, says Union Power Minister
1 year ago

56.09 lakh smart meters sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh, says Union Power Minister

The Hindu  

The Central government has sanctioned ₹13,421 crore for the power sector in Andhra Pradesh under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme over five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 financial years, Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R.K. Singh said in the Rajya Sabha on December 12. Replying to a question raised by Member of Parliament Parimal Nathwani, Mr. …

Soon, consumers will have to pay first and then use power in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 3 months ago

Soon, consumers will have to pay first and then use power in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Department is rolling out a smart and prepaid metering system for all consumers as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a Central Government- J. Padma Janardhana Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., told The Hindu that the deployment of prepaid meters would follow a phased approach, beginning with …

State govt installs over 2.5 cr smart prepaid meters across U.P.
1 year, 8 months ago

State govt installs over 2.5 cr smart prepaid meters across U.P.

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government has installed smart prepaid meters on the premises of 2.69 crore consumers so far under the Government of India’s ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’, said a government spokesperson here on Friday. According to the spokesperson, chairman of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd M Devraj informed that ₹18,885.48 crore has been approved by the Government of India for …

Power Grid Pushes Dated Connectivity Tech For Smart Electricity Meters
2 years, 3 months ago

Power Grid Pushes Dated Connectivity Tech For Smart Electricity Meters

News 18  

State-run Power Grid Corporation of India is pushing dated technology for connecting smart electricity meters, potentially saddling users with old technology and jeopardising an important reform dear to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. If smart metering technology falls prey to myopic decision-making, it could send wrong signals about the power ministry’s commitment to choosing the best alternatives, those aware of discussions …

Homes in Delhi to get ‘smart’ power meters
2 years, 6 months ago

Homes in Delhi to get ‘smart’ power meters

Hindustan Times  

All traditional electricity meters in areas where power distribution is handled by BYPL and BRPL in Delhi, will be replaced with smart meters, power distribution company BSES announced on Monday, adding that the rollout will begin from October with five million smart devices being installed in the next two and a half years. “BSES’ smart meter project is larger in …

Installation of smart electricity meters to begin in Jammu, Srinagar from next month
4 years, 1 month ago

Installation of smart electricity meters to begin in Jammu, Srinagar from next month

India TV News  

Installation of smart electricity metres to bring transparency in billing and reduce power losses will begin in Jammu and Srinagar from next month, officials said on Sunday. This was revealed at a meeting, chaired by principal secretary PDD, Rohit Kansal, to review the centrally- During the meeting, the principal secretary asked RECPDCL, which is the project implementing agency, to ensure …

Power for All: The Road Ahead for India’s Rural Electrification Drive
4 years, 2 months ago

Power for All: The Road Ahead for India’s Rural Electrification Drive

News 18  

Over the past decade, India has witnessed remarkable progress in providing universal access to electricity. Unlike the traditional electricity distribution model, ESF provides a robust framework incorporating rural customer centric focus, sound governance principles, a balanced approach to risk-reward sharing mechanisms, best in class operating practices and prudent regulatory mechanisms to ensure operational efficiency and better financial performance. Such engagements …

New-Age Infrastructure: Redefining India's Future with Smart Technologies
6 years, 6 months ago

New-Age Infrastructure: Redefining India's Future with Smart Technologies

Live Mint  

New-age infrastructure projects in India are redefining the country as Smart India. The focus is on smart railways, smart cities, and smart highways. In the realm of smart railways, Indian Railways is leading the charge with the introduction of Wi-Fi at railway stations and the introduction of SMART coaches. In the realm of smart cities, the urban development ministry is …

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