India is one of the countries that has the largest installation of energy meters. These electric meters are needed across industries and households for various utility services. The energy consumed over a period of time is measured and recorded using smart meters. Smart meters are now preferred over conventional meters as they remotely communicate with the utility. Energy consumption data is sent to the company after a set time period, eliminating the requirement for a meter reader. It uses the latest digital communication technology for detailed reading over traditional electricity meters. Other components included in smart meters are a Data Concentrator Unit, communication networks, and web servers. It enables two-way communication by connecting energy suppliers and consumers through the network. An efficient energy meter ensures fair billing for customers. Below is the list of the Top 10 smart energy meter manufacturers in India.
1. Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
Established in 1995, Schneider Electric India offers energy efficiency, advanced power quality, automation, and monitoring. Schneider is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of smart electric meters in India. It provides technical training for manufacturing energy efficient products for industrial and commercial purposes. They manufacture smart digital meters for Indian consumers with proven solutions for energy consumption and audit.
2. Melange Systems Pvt Ltd
Melange Systems energy meters provide a range of quality products. It offers low-power RF modules in a single-end product to manage the entire database system with the head-end system software. Wireless low-data rate network clusters are used to create networks that connect to backhaul. Integrated wireless networking modules and data concentrator units are developed to enable communication and access to the cloud.
3. BEST Smart Metering Ltd
BEST Smart Metering is a subsidiary company of Adani Transmission, incorporated in 2022 in Gujarat. They focus on installing pre-paid smart meters that do not require manual intervention. These pre-paid smart meters help control the cost and save money. They also offer benefits through convenient payment options, no late fee payments, and quick access to energy consumption data.
4. Larsen & Toubro Ltd
L&T is globally the leading manufacturer of smart meters. In India, they manufacture electronic products such as low-voltage switchgear and customized switchboards for the power, refinery, and petrochemical sectors. By providing a distinguished range of meters, they provide complete automation control to the industries. Their smart grid solutions include digital sensors, advanced communication networks, an outage management system for power utility, and predictive analytics to optimize distribution.
5. Maven Systems Pvt Ltd
Maven Systems, an IoT company, makes automatic lighting, smart meters, remote construction monitoring, solar panels, and windmills. Its smart meters monitor more than 20,000 meters. They have developed wireless sub-metering solutions to analyze meter data. Their meter combines up to 500 wireless modules with a data concentrator unit.
6. Landis+Gyr Ltd
Headquartered in Switzerland, Landis+Gyr has established its Global Research and Development Centre in India. Its mission is to ‘manage energy efficiently.‘ It focuses on R-APDRP and ATC loss reduction and installation of smart grids. They have introduced new meters as IoT grid sensors, benefitting consumers and businesses. High power-consuming appliances are controlled remotely to monitor energy usage during peak demand.
7. Itron
Itron manufactures smart meters, communication modules, and sensors to provide data for the distribution system and information for managing energy consumption efficiently. They offer innovative ways of handling electricity, gas, and water by automating operations. They have also developed InteliswSource water meters for smart water management.
8. Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd
Genes Power Infrastructures’ core business includes manufacturing multi-functional single-phase, three-phase, and CT energy meters with anti-tampering features. They are involved in developing three main products: metering solutions, turnkey solutions, and power backup or conversion products. Their smart meters monitor the data consumption and transmission of data to the energy supplier.
9. Siemens
Smart meters developed by Siemens offer precise energy allocation in commercial and residential buildings. It includes standard M-bus and pulse output for easy integration in automation systems development. Their technology guarantees maximum durability and reliability. Siemens has partnered with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited to install more than 20,000 meters in Delhi. Their EnergyIP meter data management system enables the timely collection of meter data to enhance transparency and reduce carbon emissions.
10. Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt Ltd
Bentec Electricals and Electronics Pvt Ltd based in Kolkata manufactures KWH meters in different sizes and ranges. The products developed by Bentec include energy meters, switchgear, tiny trips, MCB RCCB, wires, and cables. They have designed single-phase and three-phase meters with LCD and anti-tampering features for high accuracy. Bentec is also known for supplying miniature and residual current circuit breakers.