In contrast to traditional grid, Smart grid offer significant advantages such as equilibrium between energy supply and demand, renewable-based generation, distributed generation, self-healing networks, advanced data and communications technologies, demand side management (DSM), consumer market participation, new energy market constructions  etc. In other words, the benefits of switching to Smart Grid for the utilities are Reliability, availability, efficiency of the grid as well as their economic betterment.

Unlike a conventional / traditional grid, smart grid is equipped with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which is basically an integrated system of smart meters, data management systems and communication networks. The Smart meters, the main component of the AMI & Smart Grid provide more detailed information about energy consumption to both consumers and utility companies. This helps consumers to manage their energy usage more effectively, while enabling utility companies to better understand and manage demand on the grid.

Smart cities yearn for their utility providers to improve efficiency and service levels, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction and this is possible only with Smart Metering Approaches with regards to Electricity, Gas and Water.

Genus meter is an epitome of innovation and technical excellence. Being India’s leading manufacturer of complete range of meters with a 75+ million meter installation globally, we are the first choice of our customers worldwide.

The concerned DISCOM or utility will take the initiative to change the present meter into a smart meter of a suitable make as applicable.

No, there will be no increase in the electricity bill as compared to a traditional Digital meter. Smart meters will increase the accuracy of meter reading by eliminating human errors associated with manual meter reading and will also allow both utility and consumer  to monitor consumption pattern on real time basis.

The concerned DISCOM or Utility will be responsible for managing the privacy and security of meter data in accordance with the applicable regulatory laws.