At the CII Smart Metering Conference, a theme paper was unveiled addressing cybersecurity, privacy, and the need for advanced communication infrastructure to secure the energy grid.
India’s stalled drive to install 25 crore smart meters is finally getting the much-needed push. Installation speed is hitting more than a lakh meters daily at present, up from around 15,000 per day in the last calendar year.
“1.12 lakh smart meters are being installed everyday. This is a significant number as compared to only 15,000 smart meter installations daily in 2024. Smart meter use cases showcasing benefits for consumers and discoms will help us achieve higher numbers,” Power Ministry Joint Secretary Shashank Misra said at a CII event.
Speaking at the same event, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), emphasised the potential of data analytics in smart metering.
“Data analytics is next generation in the case of smart meters. We need to leverage it and grab this opportunity,” he said at the 3rd CII Conference on Smart Metering.
The efficiency gains through smart metering would be reflected in the ARR (Annual Revenue Requirement) petitions filed by power distribution companies and from there reflect in consumer tariffs, he added.
CII also unveiled a theme paper titled “Protecting the Future of Energy: Cybersecurity & Privacy in Smart Metering Infrastructure.”
The paper delves into smart metering infrastructure’s cybersecurity and privacy aspects and its implications on individual consumers and the broader grid infrastructure.
It identifies potential risks, examines legal and ethical concerns, and evaluates the mechanisms to ensure secure, transparent, and ethical data management.
By implementing robust security measures and staying abreast of emerging technologies, utility companies can protect their smart meter networks and ensure the continued reliability and safety of the energy grid.
“For the continued success of smart metering, it is critical to ensure cybersecurity with the right firmware on all communication modules along with well run key management systems with adequate cryptography,” Sukhet Singhal, chairman of CII Taskforce on Smart Metering and Group CEO of Secure Meters, said.
The paper recommends investment in robust communication infrastructure such as LPWAN, NB-IoT, 5G to ensure uninterrupted smart meter connectivity and the need to develop smart meters with enhanced functionalities like AI-based analytics and remote-control features.
It also suggested creating an oversight mechanism to conduct regular audits and obtain necessary clearances from regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to national standards.
Published on May 6, 2025
At the CII Smart Metering Conference, a theme paper was unveiled addressing cybersecurity, privacy, and the need for advanced communication infrastructure to secure the energy grid.
India’s stalled drive to install 25 crore smart meters is finally getting the much-needed push. Installation speed is hitting more than a lakh meters daily at present, up from around 15,000 per day in the last calendar year.
“1.12 lakh smart meters are being installed everyday. This is a significant number as compared to only 15,000 smart meter installations daily in 2024. Smart meter use cases showcasing benefits for consumers and discoms will help us achieve higher numbers,” Power Ministry Joint Secretary Shashank Misra said at a CII event.
Speaking at the same event, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), emphasised the potential of data analytics in smart metering.
“Data analytics is next generation in the case of smart meters. We need to leverage it and grab this opportunity,” he said at the 3rd CII Conference on Smart Metering.
The efficiency gains through smart metering would be reflected in the ARR (Annual Revenue Requirement) petitions filed by power distribution companies and from there reflect in consumer tariffs, he added.
CII also unveiled a theme paper titled “Protecting the Future of Energy: Cybersecurity & Privacy in Smart Metering Infrastructure.”
The paper delves into smart metering infrastructure’s cybersecurity and privacy aspects and its implications on individual consumers and the broader grid infrastructure.
It identifies potential risks, examines legal and ethical concerns, and evaluates the mechanisms to ensure secure, transparent, and ethical data management.
By implementing robust security measures and staying abreast of emerging technologies, utility companies can protect their smart meter networks and ensure the continued reliability and safety of the energy grid.
“For the continued success of smart metering, it is critical to ensure cybersecurity with the right firmware on all communication modules along with well run key management systems with adequate cryptography,” Sukhet Singhal, chairman of CII Taskforce on Smart Metering and Group CEO of Secure Meters, said.
The paper recommends investment in robust communication infrastructure such as LPWAN, NB-IoT, 5G to ensure uninterrupted smart meter connectivity and the need to develop smart meters with enhanced functionalities like AI-based analytics and remote-control features.
It also suggested creating an oversight mechanism to conduct regular audits and obtain necessary clearances from regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to national standards.
Published on May 6, 2025
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