Vodafone Idea (VI) has entered into partnership with Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) to install 33.3 lakh additional smart meters in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. VI and EESL under a partnership have already installed 16.7 smart meters in these two states. In total, 50 lakh Vi IoT-enabled smart meters to be installed under the agreement.
The Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled smart meters have resulted in substantial improvement in monthly meter readings. The deployment of smart meters have also helped in improving billing and collection efficiency and has led to huge upside revenue for the DISCOMS thereby improving their financial standing.
Vodafone Idea is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is developing world-class infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence.
