Vodafone Idea, EESL to install 5 mn IoT-based smart meters in UP, Haryana

Vodafone Idea and state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited will install 33.3 lakh additional smart meters in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the two companies said in a statement.

Vodafone Idea Limited (VI) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under a partnership have already installed 16.7 smart meters in these two states, the statement said Monday.

“VI partners with EESL for advanced metering infrastructure project for DISCOMS in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. 16.7 lakhs Vi IoT enabled smart meters installed at present in the two states. In total, 50 lakhs Vi IoT-enabled smart meters to be installed under the agreement,” it said.

According to the statement, the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled smart meters have resulted in substantial improvement in monthly meter readings.