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- Meter Data Management System enables timely and accurate collection of electricity meter data digitally
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- Technology deployed for over 2,00,000 smart meters in North Delhi
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- The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) will play a key role in the deployment of Smart Grids across the country
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) and Siemens Limited jointly announced the successful deployment of Smart Metering Technology for over 200,000 Smart Meters in North Delhi. The state-of-the-art EnergyIP Meter Data Management System installed and commissioned by Siemens enables timely and accurate collection of electricity meter data leading to increased visibility of the consumer network and reduction in carbon emissions. The AMI program is one of Tata Power-DDL’s key strategic initiatives for the modernization of the grid.
This implementation will help the consumers in real-time consumption monitoring and better energy usage management while also providing them outage and low Power Factor alerts. It will also enable faster outage management.
Siemens’ technologies support Tata Power-DDL to achieve their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) targets of energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved safety for employees and the public. Siemens is also working towards improving safety and reliability in operations for Tata Power-DDL’s critical energy assets.
Speaking about the collaboration, Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, Tata Power-DDL said, “In partnership with Siemens, we have further strengthened the energy distribution network in our area of operation by leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies. The digital technologies have enabled us to monitor critical functions of energy distribution in real-time, resulting in higher operational efficiency and productivity, and have proven invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technologies will further help in ensuring more efficient and uninterrupted power supply for our consumers.”
Robert HK Demann, Head, Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Limited said, “Tata Power-DDL has been one of the pioneers in the adoption of innovative digital solutions. We take great pride in partnering with them in the digitalization of the energy distribution networks. Our aim is to empower our customers to master their digital transformation and sustainability challenges with our technologies. The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is aligned to the Smart Meter National Programme and will play a key role in the deployment of Smart Grids across the country.”
About Siemens:
Siemens Limited focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process, discrete & hybrid manufacturing industries. The company brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. It offers broad expertise across the entire energy value chain, along with a comprehensive portfolio for utilities, independent power producers, transmission system operators, the oil and gas industry, and other energy-intensive industries. With its products, solutions, systems, and services, it addresses the needs of energy transition, including storage and sector-coupling solutions. It is also a supplier and service provider of intelligent mobility solutions for rail, road and inter-modal transport for passenger and freight services. Siemens Limited is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. As of September 30, 2020, Siemens Limited had Revenue from continuing operations of INR 9,581 crore and 9,258 employees.
Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.co.in
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of 7 million. In line with Tata Group’s core purpose and mission to improve the quality of life of the communities it serves through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust, the company has been striving towards the improvement of quality of life and upliftment of people particularly for those residing in Jhugghi Jhopari (slums) Clusters. The company is working tirelessly in 220+ JJ clusters, resettlement colonies and villages in its power distribution area through 350 women literacy centres, 20 vocational training centres & tutorial classes, 1 centre for specially abled kids, 80 RO Water Plants for providing safe drinking water to schools & slum clusters people, 5 mobile dispensaries, blood donation camps, support to SC & ST community under its Affirmative Action Policy, among others, benefiting over 1 million people. Tata Power-DDL has received accolades both nationally and internationally for its trustworthy corporate conduct and commitment towards the underprivileged sections of the society.
To learn more about Tata Power-DDL, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com