Anvil Cables and Wirepas implement India’s first cloud-based electricity prepayment solution
- February 20, 2025
Anvil Cables Pvt Ltd (Anvil) and Wirepas have partnered to implement a cloud-based electricity prepayment solution for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), designed to meet the stringent requirements of the Indian AMI Standard Bidding Document (SBD).
The solution, relying on RF mesh and already implemented in over five lacs (500 000) smart meters in the Assam and Kashmir regions, ensures reliable, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity, a release from Wirepas said.
India is the first country to implement a nationwide cloud-based prepayment electricity metering system, moving beyond the cumbersome keypad and token-based systems used elsewhere. Leading this transformation are APDCL in Assam and KPDCL in Kashmir, two utilities successfully deploying prepayment systems at scale, even in challenging environments, the release noted.
Robust technology for demanding topography
The demanding landscapes of Kashmir and Assam require robust, reliable communication, which is why Anvil Cables has partnered with Wirepas to deploy RF Mesh technology in all smart metering rollouts. This not only ensures high performance and instant disconnect and reconnect capabilities but also introduces new functionalities that require careful education to help users understand its benefits and experience minimal disruption. For example, users can now easily distinguish between a power outage and balance depletion.
Cost-effective
The cloud-based prepayment system, available at the same cost as traditional systems, enables seamless, automated transactions – making electricity access more efficient and user-friendly for consumers. Users can top up their electricity balance anytime, anywhere. The system sends low-balance alerts and suggests appropriate recharge amounts based on consumption, ensuring uninterrupted electricity access.
Best RF mesh technology
“We are known for our high quality products and long term partnerships. Our electricity distribution utility customers in East and North India trust us to deliver reliable products and services. For wireless AMI technology, we rely on Wirepas, proven to be the industry’s best RF mesh technology. This cooperation has already led to successful rollouts in Assam and Kashmir,” said Tushar Dalmia, Director at Anvil Cables.
A strong benchmark
“Wirepas has been supporting India’s ambitious smart metering rollout, with 5 million smart meters already installed. The government’s prepayment scheme has been instrumental in driving the success of the RDSS initiative. Our collaboration with Anvil in Kashmir and Assam has been highly effective thanks to their persistence in details throughout the rollout. The successful implementation of a cloud-based prepayment system, delivering reliable services both to consumers and utilities, sets a strong benchmark for other states across India,” said Teppo Hemiä, CEO of Wirepas.
