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In future, the distribution system may have advanced metering, robust communication capabilities, extensive automation and integration of distributed generation and storage options, says Parimita Mohanty.

Distribution companies should replace such meters, provide meters to all un-metered consumers and collect higher revenues as soon as possible, PK Ranade, CMD, Advance Metering Technology, informs R Srinivasan.

There has been a push for smart grids at the Central and state level for the last few years. In fact, India ranks third in the world for smart grid investments behind the US and China and the investment is increasing further.

In view of the power demand-supply gap and the 30 per cent transmission and distribution (T&D) losses, a smart grid is a combination of various technologies to improve the efficiency and reliability of the grid.

There has been a push for smart grids at the Central and state level for the last few years. In fact, India ranks third in the world for smart grid investments behind the US and China and the investment is increasing further.

In view of the power demand-supply gap and the 30 per cent transmission and distribution (T&D) losses, a smart grid is a combination of various technologies to improve the efficiency and reliability of the grid.

In future, the distribution system may have advanced metering, robust communication capabilities, extensive automation and integration of distributed generation and storage options, says Parimita Mohanty.

Distribution companies should replace such meters, provide meters to all un-metered consumers and collect higher revenues as soon as possible, PK Ranade, CMD, Advance Metering Technology, informs R Srinivasan.