Advanced Metering Infrastructure meters help Iesco curb power theft, line losses
The main building of the control room where all AMI meters are connected and Iesco monitors feeders and transformers. The rollout of a digital electricity metering system has helped the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) mitigate problems related to its distribution network, commercial and billing systems and electricity theft, while enabling consumers to get faster solutions to their…
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has installed over 1.2 million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters in the Rawalpindi City Circle, Rawalpindi Cantonment Circle, and Taxila Division. These meters have helped curb power theft, reduce line losses, and improve commercial and billing systems. The project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), was launched in 2016 and began implementation in January 2023.
More than 1.2 million AMI meters have been successfully installed, covering domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers. The system's real-time monitoring and control have led to a significant reduction in meter-tampering incidents. Consumers can now track their hourly electricity consumption, and the system allows Iesco to monitor fluctuations and resolve issues promptly.
The Head End System (HES) is fully operational, and the billing system integration is nearly complete. The system also enables consumers to anticipate their electricity usage and expected bill. Iesco reports that line losses in the region have been reduced to 7.6 paise per unit, the lowest in the country, and the AMI system is set to expand further.
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