Meralco, KEPCO partner to boost smart meter use

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, has teamed up with the largest electric utility in South Korea to empower consumers and improve grid reliability.

- By BRIX LELIS

Meralco recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) and its Knowledge Data Network to promote wider adoption of smart metering technologies.

Smart meters enable two-way communication between consumers and utility providers, helping distribution utilities detect issues like blackouts and allowing end-users to track their energy consumption.