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Deployment of 250 million smart meters is in progress in India. It focuses on objectives to enhance grid management, boost energy efficiency, and empower consumers with improved data access. The implementation is driven by Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP). This research primarily develops the data requirements for smart meters in India, including data types, size, frequency, and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs). It then analyzes the suitability of cellular communication technologies, highlighting the capabilities of LTE Category 1 (CAT1) and LTE Category M1 (eMTC/CAT-M1) in meeting SLAs while addressing challenges posed by Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT). Furthermore, the paper examines the operational burdens that advanced technologies like 5G NR, REDCAP, and LTE CAT4 impose on smart meter applications. The findings underscore the importance of a balanced approach in selecting communication technologies to optimize the deployment of smart metering systems in India.

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Communication Technology Selection for Prepaid Smart Metering in India: A Data-Driven Approach

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Sandeep Kumar,
  • Parikshit Kishor Singh,
  • Anukram Mishra

摘要

Deployment of 250 million smart meters is in progress in India. It focuses on objectives to enhance grid management, boost energy efficiency, and empower consumers with improved data access. The implementation is driven by Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP). This research primarily develops the data requirements for smart meters in India, including data types, size, frequency, and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs). It then analyzes the suitability of cellular communication technologies, highlighting the capabilities of LTE Category 1 (CAT1) and LTE Category M1 (eMTC/CAT-M1) in meeting SLAs while addressing challenges posed by Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT). Furthermore, the paper examines the operational burdens that advanced technologies like 5G NR, REDCAP, and LTE CAT4 impose on smart meter applications. The findings underscore the importance of a balanced approach in selecting communication technologies to optimize the deployment of smart metering systems in India.