In a strategic move, Airtel Business, the business-to-business (B2B) arm of Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has revealed plans to power over 20 million smart meters for Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL).
Nationwide Connectivity for Smart Meter Deployments
Airtel Business, leveraging its robust nationwide communications network, is set to provide reliable and secure connectivity for all smart meter deployments undertaken by AESL.
Transformative Smart Metering Solutions with Airtel’s Technology
Airtel’s smart metering solutions, driven by Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), 4G, and 2G technologies, aim to facilitate real-time connectivity and seamless data transfer between smart meters and headend applications for AESL.
Airtel IoT Hub Empowering Smart Meter Management
The solution is further enhanced with Airtel’s IoT platform, known as ‘Airtel IoT Hub.’ This platform offers advanced analytics, diagnostic capabilities, and real-time insights, empowering customers to exercise greater control over their energy consumption.
Strategic Order Book for Adani Energy Solutions
Adani Energy Solutions holds a substantial order book, surpassing 20 million smart meters. These orders originate from power utilities in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO – Airtel Business (India), said, “India’s smart metering programme is one of the most significant policy reform measures undertaken by the Government. These meters are critical building blocks for smart grids and fundamental enablers for the digitalization of the power sector. Airtel expects its NB-IoT technology to play a significant role in the Utilities space to connect and manage smart meters at scale with enhanced coverage, high reliability and security. We look forward to a long and fruitful association with the Adani Group, supporting them in their endeavours to digitize utilities”.
Kandarp Patel, CEO – Adani Energy Solutions Ltd., said, “India’s ambitious Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is transforming the way we deliver power, and AESL is proud to be at the forefront of this revolution. Our partnership with Airtel marks a critical step towards realising the vision of a smarter, more efficient grid for all. This strategic tie-up leverages the best of both worlds: our deep domain expertise in the T&D sector and Airtel’s robust nationwide network and comprehensive suite of IoT offerings, including NB-IoT and 4G LTE. This powerful combination will enable us to seamlessly deploy our current order book of over 20 million smart meters across India, empowering millions of consumers with real-time consumption data and control, while simultaneously driving down inefficiencies in the distribution network”.
This collaboration signifies Airtel Business’ commitment to advancing IoT solutions and contributing to the widespread adoption of smart metering technologies in India. The integration of Airtel’s extensive connectivity and innovative IoT platform is poised to revolutionize the management and monitoring of smart meters for enhanced energy efficiency.
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