Tag - SMART METERS

Power theft in Nagpur District has reached alarming levels, with over 4,000 cases and 4 million units of electricity stolen in a single year. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) faces a growing challenge as theft methods range from crude direct tapping to sophisticated high-tech tampering. This article explores the major techniques used, the systemic gaps in enforcement and technology, and the urgent need for public awareness, advanced metering, and scientific investigation to combat this silent yet serious threat to the power sector.

News Power Theft

Silent Surge: How Nagpur Became a Hotspot for Power Theft

8 months ago

Analysis Power Theft Smart Meter

Smart meters: Panacea for power theft?

February 7, 2024

Power theft in pre-paid metres: Hampered by the ghost vending.

News Power Theft

Power theft in pre-paid metres:Hampered by the ghost vending.

July 9, 2022

UDAY 2.0 to focus on checking power theft, promoting smart meters: RK Singh

policy Power Theft

UDAY 2.0 to focus on checking Power theft, promoting Smart meters:

January 23, 2019

Choice of smart meters-Key considerations

Choice of smart meters-Key considerations

December 5, 2018