Lesco AMI Meters

The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), has decided to shift from traditional green meters to the more advanced AMI meters. This transition will modernize the Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, improve efficiency, and enhance the consumer experience with Solar Energy. 

What are the AMI Meters?

AMI stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure. These are the smart meters that offer several advantages over green meters in net metering. These meters have ability to measure electricity consumption more accurately and in real-time using electromagnetic induction. They are manufactured with an installed SIM card that eliminates the need for manual readings. WAPDA officers can remotely check the meter reading, consumption, and production details. This upgrade will reduce human error and also minimize costs.

Comparison of Green Meter and AMI Meter:

Feature	Green Meter	AMI Meter
Technology	Green meter has old electromechanical system	AMI meter is based on digital technology
Reading Method	Manual reading by field officers	Remotely real-time reading with SIM card installed in it
Accuracy	May cause human error and less accurate	Highly accurate with real-time data
Data Transmission	None, only manual	Data transmission feature through embedded SIM card
Energy Theft Detection	Difficult to detect and prevent	Improved detection and prevention capabilities to get rid of theft
Operational Cost	Higher operational cost due to manual operations and maintenance	Lower operational cost due to remote monitoring
Consumer Information Access	Limited, usually provided in billing cycles	Real-time access to consumption data
Maintenance	It requires regular manual checks	It requires lesser manual checks
Billing Cycle	Monthly or based on manual readings	It’s billling time can be adjusted

 

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