Why DISCOMs need a smart meter revolution

Theodore Paraskevakos, a Greek-American inventor, developed the first smart meters in 1972 while working with Boeing in Huntsville, Alabama. His invention adapted technology from his patented caller ID system to monitor sensors and relay data. Over

India is steadily positioning itself as a key player in the global energy sector. This progress is largely due to rapid technological advancements and initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Smart Cities’, which illustrate the

India’s cellular IoT connections are set for substantial growth, expected to reach 400 million by 2030, an increase of more than seven times from current levels. In the year leading up to July 2024, cellular IoT

India’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and the rapid adoption of smart metering solutions. One of the pivotal players in this change is CyanConnode, a company that has made substantial

Smart meters are modern devices that track your gas and electricity usage, much like traditional meters, but they automatically send this data to your energy supplier. This technology ensures that both you and your energy provider

India’s Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP) is a key initiative aimed at modernising the country’s energy infrastructure and addressing its persistent challenges in energy management. Led by the Ministry of Power and the Energy Efficiency Services

India’s energy demands are growing rapidly as the nation continues to develop its infrastructure and economy. With the increasing need for reliable electricity, managing energy consumption efficiently is becoming crucial. Smart meters, a modern solution to

CyanConnode secured its largest contract to date for the supply of 6.5 million communication modules in India’s smart metering sector. This new deal significantly boosts CyanConnode’s presence in the country, which is rolling out an ambitious

CyanConnode has reached a significant milestone in India by deploying 2 million RF communication endpoints, making it the first and only smart metering communications provider in the country to achieve this. Additionally, the Tamil Nadu Generation

CyanConnode, a leading provider of narrowband radio frequency (RF) smart mesh networks, has achieved a significant milestone by deploying over 2 million RF communication endpoints across India. This accomplishment marks the company as the first and

CyanConnode, a prominent provider of smart mesh networks, has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to advance India’s smart metering infrastructure. The company has successfully deployed over 2 million RF communication endpoints nationwide, marking a

CyanConnode, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first smart meter supplier in India to reach 2 million communication endpoints. The company has successfully implemented its technology across ten states, including

When the rollout of smart meters began, the world had not yet faced the energy price surges and the cost-of-living crisis that we see today. Energy consumption has since become a major concern, with business owners

Silicon Labs is advancing India’s smart metering revolution with secure, efficient wireless chips like the EFR32FG23 and FG28 SoCs, designed for long-range, low-power data transmission. Their integration with machine learning capabilities optimises grid management. Key partnerships