Over 1.7 lakh smart meters installed in Kerala so far under RDSS, show govt. data
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Why in news
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) reported the installation of over 1.70 lakh smart meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to modernize the power distribution network.
Background
KSEB has installed over 1.70 lakh smart meters to date against a total target of 3 million. The project includes system meters for government consumers and high-tension electricity consumers, with a second phase planned for 50 lakh meters for high-consumption consumers.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeRDSS: Centrally-assisted Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme for power sector modernization
- FactKSEB current smart meter installation: over 1.70 lakh
- FactKSEB total smart meter target: 3 million
- FactSecond phase target: nearly 50 lakh meters for high-consumption consumers
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the deployment of smart meters under the RDSS can enhance operational efficiency and reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in India's power distribution sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational efficiency: Real-time data analytics to minimize electricity theft and technical losses
- Fiscal sustainability: Reduction in manual billing errors and improved revenue collection for DISCOMs
- Consumer empowerment: Enabling demand-side management and transparent billing for high-tension consumers
Keywords: AT&C losses · Smart Grid · Distribution Efficiency · Demand-side Management · Digital Infrastructure
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