Smart meters have become the cornerstone of India’s power distribution modernisation, enabling utilities to move towards a more digital, data-driven ecosystem. Beyond their role in accurate billing and operational transparency, smart meters generate a continuous […]
Smart metering has shown unprecedented growth in the past few years. The technology has improved significantly and enhanced efficiency for power distribution companies. As per the National Smart Grid Mission dashboard, India’s smart meter installations […]
Metering, billing and collection are integral components of the power sector that have a significant impact on its efficiency, revenue collection and the overall consumer experience. The government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which has […]
Smart meters are becoming increasingly prominent in the power distribution segment, owing to their ability to improve the operational and financial performance of the utilities. As of February 2023, the total number of smart meter […]
A smart grid is an electric grid equipped with automation, communication and information technology systems that can monitor power flow from the points of generation to the points of consumption, and control it or curtail […]
The country’s power distribution utilities are grappling with the challenge of high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses coupled with an increasing power demand. These losses have a significant impact on the operational performance and […]
Accurate metering and billing, and better load management are the top priorities for power distribution utilities. Therefore, they have implemented advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and adopted automatic meter reading (AMR). AMI allows two-way communication with […]
The traditional electricity grid is gradually evolving to become smart, driven by growing digitalisation and the changing energy mix. The smart grid journey in India began in 2010 when the Ministry of Power (MoP) constituted […]
Smart metering is essentially the first step towards a smart grid. It involves not only the installation of smart meters but also the setting up of communication networks, control centres and data management systems. It […]
Incorporated in 2004, Odisha Power Transmission Company Limited (OPTCL) is one of the largest state-owned transmission utilities in the country. It commenced commercial operations in 2005-06 and is a deemed transmission licensee under the provisions […]
Since its incorporation in June 2014, Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) has been working towards strengthening and expanding its distribution network to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply to its customers. The […]
One of the key highlights of the amendment to the Tariff Policy, announced in January 2016, was the provision regarding the mandatory installation of smart meters for consumers with more than 200 units of monthly […]
The Mysuru smart grid project, being implemented by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), is one of the 14 pilot projects being implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Power (MoP). The project covers […]
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