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Tata Power reduces AT&C losses in Odisha distribution business in H1 FY25

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Tata Power reported reduced Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in its Odisha power distribution business during the first half of FY25.  The investor presentation indicated improvements in two of the four discoms, TPCODL and TPSODL, while AT&C losses in TPWODL remained constant and slightly increased in TPNODL.  Overall, AT&C losses across the Odisha discoms, weighted by electricity purchase volume, decreased to 22.6% in H1 FY25 from 23.9% in H1 FY24. Electricity purchases rose to…

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Deveritec and Wirepas launch new NIC for Wirepas 5G Mesh in Europe

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Deveritec GmbH and Wirepas have unveiled a new Network Interface Card (NIC) tailored for the Wirepas 5G Mesh implementation of the non-cellular 5G standard, NR+. The NIC, developed using Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 chip, is designed for smart electricity meters and aims to accelerate Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) development using the NR+ standard. This collaboration marks a push towards deploying NR+ technology in smart meters across Europe, leveraging the ultra-resilient RF mesh networking capabilities of NR+….

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Iskraemeco to establish new development centre in India

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Switzerland-based Iskraemeco Group, after selling its smart meter manufacturing unit in India to Kaynes Technology India Ltd, has announced plans to set up a new software development centre in India. The centre will focus on electricity metering and data processing, reinforcing Iskraemeco’s ongoing presence in the country. The sale of Iskraemeco India aligns with the group’s strategy to emphasize digital energy and water management solutions using platforms like Symbiot Head-End Systems (HES) and Symbiot Meter…

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India’s smart meter presents $20 billion opportunity: Avener report

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A report by Avener Capital highlights that India’s rollout of 250 million smart meters, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), represents a $20 billion opportunity, with Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Providers (AMISP) project awards projected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 25%. State-wise, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are nearing saturation in terms of project awards, but states like Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat offer promising opportunities due to the gap between…

7. Innovation in Power Sector: Shaping the Future with Emerging Technologies

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The power sector, once defined by heavy infrastructure and long-established methods, is now in the midst of a remarkable transformation. Technological innovation is driving new possibilities, making the industry smarter, cleaner, and more efficient. Let us take a dive into some of the most exciting emerging technologies and see how they are reshaping the way we generate, distribute, and manage energy. Smart Meters: Empowering Consumers and UtilitiesSmart meters are quietly revolutionizing how we consume electricity….