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Government Accelerates Smart Meter Deployment Under RDSS Scheme

The Power Ministry reported 3.46 crore smart meters installed across India, with 20.33 crore sanctioned under RDSS, aiming to boost operational efficiency and cut losses in the power sector.

Smart Meters | July 23, 2025 | By EI News Network |  3137

Power Ministry Seeks RDSS Extension Till FY28 Amid Slow Progress

The Power Ministry has sought a two-year extension for the INR 3 lakh crore Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till FY28 due to slow progress, especially in smart meter installations. The scheme aims to enhance power distribution efficiency and reduce AT&C losses nationwide.

Smart Meters | March 17, 2025 | By EI News Network |  2471

WBERC Releases Draft Regulations for Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Systems

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission has released draft regulations for grid-interactive rooftop solar PV systems. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments, suggestions, and objections by 14th November 2024.

Smart Meters | October 10, 2024 | By EI News Network |  2060

KERC Issues Guidelines for Integrating Smart Modules in Existing Meters

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has recently issued guidelines for distribution licensees to successfully implement smart modules in existing digital/static meters.

Smart Meters | September 03, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1678

Genus Power Infrastructures Wins Orders Worth INR 4,469.04 Crore

The contract involves the design of an advanced metering infrastructure system with supply, installation and commissioning with FMS of about 5.59 million smart prepaid meters, system meters including DT Meters with corresponding energy accounting on a DBFOOT basis.

Smart Meters | August 29, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1729

Polaris Gets Contract of INR 2,246 Crores to Install 2.2 Mn Smart Meters in West Bengal

The project aims to reduce losses for DISCOMs and empower consumers by introducing smart prepaid meters. With this order, Polaris has successfully closed orders over INR 7,700 Crores across the geographies of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Manipur, Bihar and Ladakh.

Smart Meters | May 08, 2024 | By News Bureau |  5649

India's Smart Meter National Program Set to Revolutionize Power Distribution: CRISIL

Projected to involve a capital expenditure of INR 1.5 lakh crore, the SMNP is slated for implementation over the next five fiscal years.

Smart Meters | April 02, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  2496

Secure Partners NBPDCL to Install 1 Million Smart Prepaid Meters in Bihar

This partnership aligns with the Government of India’s Digital India plan and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to transform the power sector by providing digital services to consumers.

Smart Meters | March 15, 2024 | By News Bureau |  3558

BIS Adopts Wi-SUN Alliance Wireless Communications Specification

This adoption also aims to enable interoperable, multi-service and secure wireless communications networks for government, utilities, service providers, and enterprises in India.  

Smart Meters | March 06, 2024 | By News Bureau |  1961

Salzer Establishes Smart Meter Manufacturing Business in India

This New smart meter manufacturing plant will have an annual production capacity of 4 million smart energy meters, which will be increased to 10 million smart energy meters in Phase 2.

Smart Meters | February 23, 2024 | By News Bureau |  2742

Articles

Blending AI and IoT: The Future of Smart Grids to Cut Electricity Costs and Carbon Emissions

As the global landscape undergoes a massive transformation, energy prices are skyrocketing, and managing how we use electricity is more important than ever. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the scale of wastage is increasing global...

Smart Meters | November 06, 2024 | By News Bureau |  701

Interviews

EESL’s 15-Year Journey: UrjaVeer, Smart Metering, and the Future of Energy Efficiency

Animesh Mishra, CGM and Head (Sales & CCPR) at Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

Smart Meters | February 21, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  940

Airtel Business Enables Seamless Smart Meter Connectivity with its IoT Network

Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO at Airtel Business

Smart Meters | February 19, 2025 | By Aishwarya |  1708

Powering Microgrids of Tomorrow: Adya Smart Metering’s Customizable Solutions

Viraj Pathi, Founder & CEO at Adya Smart Metering

Smart Meters | November 08, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1299