Advanced switchgear and energy meters are pivotal for ‘Viksit Bharat’ goals, enhancing energy efficiency, supporting renewable integration, and driving economic growth through improved grid reliability and sustainability. Let us know the prospects that shape the country’s energy security, especially the switchgear and energy meters industry.
Advanced switchgear and energy meters
The ‘Viksit Bharat’ goals, which aim to transform India into a developed nation, include several aspects such as economic growth, sustainable development, and energy efficiency. The energy meter and switchgear sector play a crucial role in innovatively achieving these goals. Switchgear ensures safe and reliable electricity distribution, essential for modern infrastructure. Advanced switchgear and energy meters are integral to smart grids, which improves the efficiency and reliability of power supply which is a need of the day. Energy meters provide precise data on energy consumption, enabling better energy management and waste reduction, which is part of energy efficiency and accurate measurement and monitoring. Smart meters facilitate demand response programs, helping to balance supply and demand and reduce peak loads.
This story is from the September 2024 edition of EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review).
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