As technology is rapidly developing, utilizing higher technological techniques in generation, distribution and usage, many benefit the national economy. Introduction of smart electric meters is an urgent need. It helps the demand for electricity management and enhance awareness in the consumer in self-control in its use, Deputy Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ajith P. Perera said.

Addressing the weekly cabinet briefing held at Government Information Department today (March 30) Deputy Minister said the electricity field in Sri Lanka had gained massive development in the recent past and has taken steps to provide approximately 100 percent coverage 24 hours continuously.

A smart meter is usually an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring and billing. Smart meters enable two-way communication between the meter and the central system. Unlike home energy monitors, smart meters can gather data for remote reporting. Such an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) differs from traditional automatic meter reading (AMR) in that it enables two-way communications with the meter.

(news.lk)