Bescom set to install smart meters in industrial areas
After numerous pilot projects and years of discussion, smart electricity meters will soon be a reality in Karnataka, with officials saying it is the future of the industry and a “win-win situation for both customers and escoms”.
The allure of smart meters lies in the benefits they bring such as remote monitoring and usage tracking, which promise to usher in transparency and accountability. But being capital intensive, a large-scale rollout is still a few years away.
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) will install as many as 1,049 meters in the industrial areas of Hoskote, Nelamangala, Chandapura and surrounding areas in the next few days, following a directive from the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC).
