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Rajasthan Seeks Central Support for Smart Metering, Battery Storage Initiatives

Rajasthan’s Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar has urged the central government to implement a 60:40 cost-sharing model for smart meters and provide financial assistance for battery storage projects to enhance DISCOM viability and meet peak power demand efficiently.

Smart Metering | February 28, 2025 | By EI News Network |  271

Schneider Electric India Wins Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Indian Company of the Year Award

Following an in-depth analysis of the metering industry, Frost & Sullivan has awarded Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Schneider Electric, with the 2024 Indian Company of the Year Award.

Smart Metering | December 30, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1062

Kerala Requests Additional Allocation of Power from NTPC Barh

The Kerala government has requested an extension of power allocation from NTPC Barh until June 2025 and additional support to meet the state’s growing demand, particularly as it positions itself to attract data centres and expand renewable energy, hydro, and battery storage initiatives.

Smart Metering | December 23, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  553

Andhra Pradesh Seeks Central Support on Thermal Power Infra and VGF Support for BESS

The Andhra Pradesh government has sought central assistance on power allocation, coal linkage, renovation of older thermal units, and viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage systems (BESS) during Union Power Minister Manohar Lal's review of the state's power and urban development sectors.

Smart Metering | December 09, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  796

Projects Worth INR 2.77 Lakh Cr Sanctioned Under RDSS for Loss Reduction and Smart Metering: Lal

Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth INR 2.77 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce losses and implement smart metering, achieving 17 percent progress so far.

Smart Metering | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1289

IEEMA Hosts 10th Metering India Conference Focused on Smart Metering for Net Zero

IEEMA hosts the 10th Metering India Conference, themed 'Sustainable and Consumer-Centric Utilities towards Net Zero,' highlighting smart metering’s role in empowering consumers and driving sustainability. The event features five sessions exploring challenges and solutions for a sustainable energy future.

Smart Metering | November 21, 2024 | By EI News Network |  783

Govt Aims for 24-Hour Rural Power Supply Through Key Schemes

The government aims for 24-hour rural power supply, achieved through major schemes and infrastructure upgrades. Jharkhand benefits from these efforts with enhanced electrification and new generation projects.

Smart Metering | August 06, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1274

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 Metering | April 02, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1774

DERC Issues Draft Guidelines for Peer-To-Peer Energy Transactions to Promote RE

As per the eligibility criteria mentioned in the guidelines, sanctioned load/contract demand of prosumer and consumer under peer-to-peer metering arrangement shall be less than or equal to 200 kW or equivalent kVA.

Smart Metering | February 28, 2024 | By Anurima Mondal |  1243

RECPDCL and Gujarat Join Forces for INR 2,094 Crore Smart Metering Project

The INR 2,094.28 Crores agreement is earmarked for the implementation of the Smart Metering project in Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) under Phase 1 of the RDSS.

Smart Metering | January 05, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1564

Articles

Smart Metering Technology in India: Need and Scope

The electricity demand in the country is expected to grow rapidly and almost double by 2030. To support this increasing energy demand the government has focused on expanding our energy mix and incentivised installation on non-fossil fuel-based energy...

Smart Metering | January 25, 2021 | By News Bureau |  3831

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 Metering | February 21, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  400

Innovations in Grid Management: Tata Power-DDL’s Advanced Technologies

Kiran Gupta, Chief - Customer Experience, Commercial, Govt. Affairs, EAC & Consumer Litigation at Tata Power-DDL

Smart Metering | December 31, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  783

Advancements in Smart Grids and Smart Metering: EESL’s Vision for Smarter, Greener India

Animesh Mishra, Chief General Manager, Head (Sales & CCPR) at Energy Efficiency Services Limited

Smart Metering | November 07, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  946

Our view is that 2024 is expected to be a watershed year for smart metering

Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO – India at Airtel Business

Smart Metering | February 27, 2024 | By News Bureau |  1517