Smart meters are a two-way communication channel between utilities and consumers

Smart meters facilitate more efficient peak load management, integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the deployment of demand response (DR) programmes.

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The net-zero goal set by India hinges on sector-wide participation and digital innovation. Central to this shift are the smart meters, which enable energy efficiency and consumer empowerment. With 250 million meters planned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the nation is building a smarter, greener and more responsive energy ecosystem.

The engine behind the transition

Smart meters serve as intelligent systems that create a two-way communication channel between utilities and consumers. This real-time connectivity enables remote operations, including meter configuration, disconnection, and load monitoring. More importantly, smart meters facilitate more efficient peak load management, integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the deployment of demand response (DR) programmes.

With the increased electrification and the rise of variable and uncertain loads such as electric vehicles and rooftop solar, the grid must evolve to become more dynamic and intelligent. Smart meters are central to that evolution. They empower utilities to become service providers and consumers to become ‘prosumers’ in energy generation, consumption and trading.

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