The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) will install 4-G smart prepaid meters at the consumers’ households in the state from July 1 and also convert the existing 12 lakh 2-G/3-G smart meters into meters based on 4-G technology, said people aware of the development.
“The Union power ministry has agreed to UPPCL’s demand for installation of 4-G smart meters from July 1 and also replacement of existing meters based on outdated 2-G/3-G technology because of which meters often malfunction,” an official said.
The UPPCL had stopped midway the work of installation of 40 lakh smart meters in the state after the bulk disconnection of smart meters caused blackout in around 2 lakh houses in UP on August 12 in 2020 apart from other regular complaints.
