Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd has signed an MoU with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd to provide education and training on smart meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment and its related aspects.
This collaboration will facilitate development and customized delivery of impactful technical training programs coupled with a practical approach towards maintenance of smart electrical network, a release from Genus Power said.
This is expected to yield an array of skilled “smart” utility workforce in India and globally through the joint efforts of both the parties.
As a part of the MoU, Genus Power and Tata Power-DDL will conduct capacity building training programs dedicated towards encouraging best practices in the area of smart meter/AMI deployment for the betterment of discoms. Genus Power will act as the technical guidance partner for Tata Power DDL.
Commenting on the association, Subir Verma, Chief-HR, IR & EHS, Tata Power-DDL said “Tata Power-DDL has been a front-runner in the implementation of smart grid technologies and also the roll-out of smart metering in its distribution area. Through this collaboration for imparting training pertaining to smart metering, we are sure that all other utilities will benefit immensely from the experience and learning of our smart metering journey. AMI programme is one of Tata Power-DDL’s key strategic initiatives for the modernisation of the grid and we are delighted to associate with Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd in providing effective capacity building training programs dedicated towards encouraging best practices in the area of smart meter deployment.”
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Speaking on the partnership, Jitendra K Agarwal, Jt. Managing Director, Genus Power said, “With smart meter deployments advancing in India, there has been an immense need for technical training for upgradation of technical knowhow of utility professionals on varies aspects of AMI planning and deployment. Our association with Tata Power-DDL will ensure implementing the right technical modules for large scale training sessions on smart meters and AMI deployment, which will further strengthen India’s Smart Metering Mission.”
Featured photograph shows Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd’s Smart Grid laboratory.
