In Short : Smart metering adoption in India has reached a major milestone with 4.76 crore smart meters installed nationwide. This rapid expansion is improving billing accuracy, reducing power losses, and enabling real-time energy monitoring for consumers and utilities. The growing deployment supports stronger grid management, promotes energy efficiency, and accelerates the transition toward a […]
Haryana to Install Smart Meters in Officials’ and Legislators’ Residences to Boost Energy Efficiency – EQ
In Short : Haryana Energy Minister Ranjit Singh Vij announced the installation of smart meters in the residences of government officials and legislators. The initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency, ensure accurate billing, and promote responsible electricity usage. It forms part of the state’s broader strategy to modernize power infrastructure and leverage smart technology for […]
Smart Meters Installed Under RDSS – EQ
In Short : Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), over 2.27 crore smart meters have been installed across India out of the sanctioned 20.33 crore. Overall, 3.46 crore smart meters have been deployed nationwide under various initiatives. States like Bihar and Assam lead in implementation, while 11 states and 2 union territories have reported […]
Smart Meters: The Basic Infrastructure For A Green Future – EQ
In Short – Smart meters represent the fundamental infrastructure for a sustainable future. By enabling real-time monitoring and efficient energy management, they empower consumers to reduce waste and optimize consumption, laying the groundwork for a greener and more resilient energy ecosystem. In Details – The ongoing energy transition has brought into play newer opportunities in […]
Power Secretary pitches for reducing the cost of smart meters – EQ Mag Pro
Power Secretary Alok Kumar asked smart meter makers on Thursday to bring down the cost of the device to make it more affordable New Delhi: The government asked smart meter makers on Thursday to bring down the cost of the device to make it more affordable. Power Secretary Alok Kumar said safety, quality and design […]
Smart meters: BSES to install 50 lakh smart meters in Delhi by FY25 – EQ Mag Pro
BSES power discoms in Delhi will install 50 lakh smart meters with a capital outlay of up to Rs 4000 crore New Delhi: In a mega project, BSES power discoms in Delhi will install 50 lakh smart meters with a capital outlay of up to Rs 4000 crore, officials of the discom said on Monday. […]
Goi Notifies Timelines For Replacement Of Existing Meters With Smart Meters
GoI notifies timelines for replacement of existing meters with smart meters with prepayment feature. All consumers (other than agricultural consumers) in areas with communication network,shall be supplied electricity with Smart Meters working in prepayment mode: Ministry of Power For More Information Click On Below Link :
Over 7 Lakh Smart Meters Sanctioned
Seamless online billing and digital payment of bills for consumers Smart meters playing pivotal role in integration of Renewable Energy Resources As per Para 8.4.3 of Tariff Policy 2016 “the Appropriate Commission may provide incentives to encourage metering and billing based on metered tariffs, particularly for consumer categories that are presently unmetered to a large […]
Tata Power Switches to Smart Meters in Mumbai
MUMBAI: To ensure transparency on energy consumption patterns and billing for its customers, Tata Power is installing smart meters in Mumbai. The company has already installed over 7,000 smart meters. With the installation of smart meters, Tata Power has also enabled its customers with valuable data analytics tools. Customers can now view and optimize their […]
