EDF India and infrastructure investor Actis have formed a partnership to develop smart metering infrastructure across India.
The partnership will create a dedicated platform for the advanced metering infrastructure service provider concessions, supporting the Indian government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme to deploy 250m smart meters by 2025.
Federico D’Amico, CEO of EDF India, said: “We are excited to join hands with Actis to accelerate the deployment of smart-metering infrastructure in India.
“This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting India’s energy transition by leveraging our global expertise and innovation in digital grid technologies.”
Asanka Rodrigo, partner at Actis, said: “This collaboration marks a significant step in our continued commitment to India’s power sector. Smart metering is a critical component in ensuring efficient energy consumption, reducing losses and improving billing accuracy for consumers.”
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