Airtel Business partners with Adani Energy Solutions to power 20 million smart meters in India

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications service provider in India, today announced a major collaboration with Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL). This partnership will see Airtel powering over 20 million smart meters across various Indian states, representing a significant advancement in the nation’s smart metering program.

Leveraging Airtel’s Nationwide Network for Smart Meter Deployment

Airtel Business will utilize its expansive and robust nationwide communications network to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for AESL’s smart meter deployments. This collaboration will involve Airtel’s advanced smart metering solutions, which are powered by NB-IoT, 4G, and 2G technologies. These solutions are essential for ensuring real-time connectivity and uninterrupted data transfer between smart meters and headend applications.

Airtel’s IoT Platform: Enhancing Energy Management

The initiative will also incorporate Airtel’s IoT platform – ‘Airtel IoT Hub.’ This platform enables sophisticated tracking and monitoring of smart meters, providing advanced analytics and diagnostic capabilities. Customers will benefit from real-time insights and services, gaining enhanced control over their energy consumption. AESL currently has an extensive order book of over 20 million smart meters from power utilities in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand.

Airtel Business to Deliver Connectivity for Adani Energy Solutions’ Nationwide Smart Meter Deployment

Comments from Airtel Business and AESL Leaders

Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO of Airtel Business (India), remarked on the significance of India’s smart metering program as a pivotal policy reform by the Government. He emphasized the critical role of smart meters in smart grid development and the digitalization of the power sector. Airtel expects its NB-IoT technology to be instrumental in the Utilities space, connecting and managing smart meters efficiently.

Kandarp Patel, CEO of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd., highlighted the transformative impact of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in India. He noted that the partnership with Airtel marks a critical step towards realizing the vision of a smarter and more efficient power grid. The strategic tie-up combines AESL’s domain expertise in the T&D sector with Airtel’s robust network and comprehensive suite of IoT offerings, including NB-IoT and 4G LTE.

A Digital Leap in the Power Sector

This partnership between Airtel Business and AESL is set to revolutionize the way power is delivered in India. It leverages cutting-edge technology and domain expertise to deploy smart meters nationwide, empowering consumers with real-time data and control, while reducing inefficiencies in the distribution network.