smart metering

Wi-SUN can help accelerate growth of smart metering in India

The Wi-SUN Alliance is a global industry association focused on advancing wireless communication technologies for various large-geography Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including smart metering. In this exclusive interaction, we have Phil Beecher, President & CEO, Wi-SUN Alliance, Read more

Bihar leads in smart meter installations

Bihar today is the leading state in terms of consumer smart meter installations, official statistics suggest. According to data available on the National Smart Grid Mission portal, as of March 18, 2025, Bihar had a total of 63.55 lakh Read more

PFCCL empanels ten AMISPs for smart metering projects under RDSS

PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has empaneled ten entities that would be eligible to participate as Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Providers (AMISP) for smart metering projects under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). PFCCL would be Read more

Wirepas strengthens AMI connectivity with unmatched reliability

Utilities in India are increasingly turning to Wirepas for reliable and scalable smart meter connectivity, addressing the country’s unique infrastructure and operational challenges. With its award-winning RF mesh technology, Wirepas has already connected over 50 lakh (5 million) smart Read more

EDF India partners with Actis, sets up smart metering platform

EDF India has announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with global investor Actis. This collaboration aims to operate a dedicated platform company for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) concessions Under this joint venture, EDF India and Actis will Read more

Tata Power-DDL collaborates with Probus for smart meter technology

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has partnered with Probus Smart Things Pvt Ltd to revolutionize smart metering technology through the adoption of a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication. The Universal NIC, designed to enhance smart metering Read more

Wirepas reaches 5 million smart metering deployments in India

Wirepas has announced the deployment of over 5 million smart electricity meters across India. Powered by Wirepas Mesh technology, this achievement underscores Wirepas' ongoing commitment to driving operational efficiency, sustainability, and real-time energy management within India’s evolving infrastructure, a Read more

CEA releases guidelines for interoperability in AMI systems

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has newly released comprehensive guidelines for standardization and interoperability of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems. These guidelines known as “Guidelines for Standardization and Interoperability in AMI Systems for End-to-End Communication between Smart Meter, HES and Read more

IREDA sanctions Rs.2,128-crore loan to GMR Group entities for smart metering projects

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has sanctioned a total loan of Rs.2,128 crore to three special purpose vehicles (SPVs) of GMR Smart Electricity Distributions Pvt Ltd (GSEDPL). In a communication to stock exchanges, GSEDPL informed that the IREDA Read more

PFCCL initiates empanelment of AMISPs under RDSS

PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Ltd, has initiated the process of empanelment of advanced metering infrastructure service providers (AMISP) under the Centrally-sponsored Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The Union power ministry has appointed Read more