IESCO AMI Project To Reduce Power Theft: AMI is one of the remarkable project in Pakistan’s power sector. Which is led by the government and being executed by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). As a part of this project, it has been clear that IESCO has been able to install more than one hundred and ten thousand new meters during this project, by replacing the old meters in the different zones.
Progress in Rawalpindi Circles
According to Mr. Moshin Raza Gillani, this AMI Project Director, the initiative is currently progressing in two large operational circles of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO): Rawalpindi City and Rawalpindi cantonment. According to the latest statistics available, approximately over 110 thousand outdated meters have been changed for the modern AMI meters. And it’s aimed to replace all existing conventional meters in Rawalpindi City, Rawalpindi Cantt, Taxila and its adjoining regions before 2026.
Moving to Industries and High-Loss Feeders
AMI meters are being deployed in the industrial zones and on feeders, which record high energy losses within residential areas. This strategic move can be said to have targeted reliability of power supply, minimized line losses, and fought against power pilferage.
Benefits of AMI Meters
The installation of AMI meters comes with multiple advantages:
- Accurate Meter Readings: The AMI system can guarantee and collect accurate and timely meter readings without any possibility of human errors.
- Efficient Demand and Supply Management: AMI meters provide accurate data of power demand and supply, enabling the appropriate management of the power grid.
- Enhanced Customer Service: Self-registration of complaints related to faulty meters enhances customer relations, eliminating time wastage of customers waiting for response and follow-up.
- Reduced Technical Issues: With the AMI system, one is able to balance the distribution network and transformers, thereby cutting down on the number of incidences of burnt transformers and meters.
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Mr. Moshin Raza Gillani stated that it is the first of its kind as a trial project in Pakistan and IESCO is fortunate to be the first power distribution company to adopt this model. The achievement of this project will act as a benchmark for other distribution firms across the country.
In regards to specific strategies, those include awareness campaigns and the involvement of experts.
To ensure that the general public should come to know about the various aspects of AMI technology, IESCO has conducted campaigns of awareness in different forms. Industry professionals are also enlisted as part of this undertaking to guarantee its effectiveness and to inform the consumers on the proper ways of making the most of AMI meters.
Challenges and Customer Support
Due to the nature of this study being a pilot project, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company team has encountered some technical and operational issues. There have been complaints from the customers, but the teams are responding to these incidences professionally and in an efficient manner. Mr. Gillani has now appealed to ask help from all valuable customers in order to complete the project on time. The advantages that will stem from this investment will no doubt help to create a positive change within the power sector within Pakistan.
Conclusion
The New Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project from Islamabad Electric Supply Company is on the brink of changing the face of power distribution in Pakistan. With the swapping of old meters to AMI meters, IESCO is preparing the way to the effective, efficient, and customer-orientated power sector. The various benefits of the intended project based on the relationships of the company, customers, and other stakeholders determine the flow of the project.
FAQs
Q1: What is AMI project by Islamabad Electric Supply Company?
A1: The AMI project entails installing new and accurate meters referred to as advanced metering infrastructure to reduce theft cases.
Q2: How many meters has IESCO replaced by now?
A2: Currently IESCO has replaced over 110000 old meters with the help of AMI meters in the city of Rawalpindi and Rawalpindi Cantt.
Q3: What are the advantages of AMI meters?
A3: AMI meters provide accurate meter readings, power theft is controllable using advanced technology, demand is fairly managed and customer services improved.
Q4: When do you expect to complete the AMI project?
A4: The project is to replace all the old meters in Rawalpindi City, Rawalpindi Cantt, Taxila, and around by 2026.
Q5: How IESCO stands with the customer concerns for the AMI project?
A5: Technical and operational issues are being well managed by IESCO and they have started awareness campaigns also.