Prepaid meters
Over 17 crore prepaid smart meters sanctioned under RDSS so far
- Jan 2, 2023
Over 17 crore smart meters have been sanctioned so far for nationwide deployment under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a government release said. The release said that 17,34,39,869 (or 17.34 crore or 173 million) prepaid smart meters have Read more
Sikkim to roll out prepaid energy meters
- Nov 18, 2021
The government of Sikkim has planned to undertake a rollout of smart prepaid electricity meters, a reliable media report has said. The prepaid metering activity will form part of the Centrally-sponsored Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS). The report said Read more
Centre notifies timelines for prepaid meter rollout
- Sep 4, 2021
The Union power ministry recently notified timelines for existing electricity meters to be replaced by smart meters in prepayment mode (smart prepaid meters). The new timelines were announced very recently by the Union power ministry, and Read more
Prepaid meter procurement moves to bidding stage
- Dec 16, 2017
India’s plan to induct prepaid energy meters in its power distribution value chain has moved a step further with nodal Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) out in the market with a procurement tender. EESL, it may be recalled, Read more