AMI Technology Eliminates Theft, Reduces Losses, Moshin Raza

Over 110,000 AMI Meters Installed in IESCO City and Cantt Circles for Accurate Readings.

Islamabad-(Staff Reporter)-The Government of Pakistan has launched an innovative project, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), to revolutionize the power sector. According to AMI Project Director, Moshin Raza Gallani, the project is successfully underway in two operation circles of IESCO: Rawalpindi City and Rawalpindi Cantt.

According to details provided by AMI project director Mr. Moshin Raza Gallani this project is successfully continue in two operation circles of IESCO i.e. Rawalpindi city and Rawalpindi cantt. As per latest report more than 110000 old meters have been replaced with AMI meters and it is expected that by 2026 all old meters in Rawalpindi city Rawalpindi cantt circles taxila and surroundings will be replaced with AMI meter. Moreover AMI meter are also being installed on industries and high losses feeders. This will anticipate towards uninterrupted power supply and reduction in line losses and power theft.

The Installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure AMI meter will also lead towards 100% accurate and timely meter reading, effective control on power theft, true estimation of power demand and supply, real time monitoring and control of electricity consumption, better recovery position, better and effective customer service, automated complaint registered of faulty meters to concerned field office, balanced distribution system and distribution transformers resultant in reduction of transformers and meters burnt complaints

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Mr. Moshin Raza Gallani said that this is a pilot project in Pakistan and IESCO has privileged to be a first power distribution company of Pakistan to implement this project. He said that for awareness of the general public regarding the benefits of this technology AMI meters we have started awareness Compaign at different forms and international experts are also the part of this technology.

Key Highlights:

– Over 110,000 old meters replaced with AMI meters
– Target to replace all old meters in Rawalpindi City, Rawalpindi Cantt, Taxila, and surrounding areas by 2026
– AMI meters being installed on industries and high-loss feeders
– Expected benefits:
– Uninterrupted power supply
– Reduction in line losses and power theft
– 100% accurate and timely meter reading
– Effective control on power theft
– Real-time monitoring and control of electricity consumption
– Better recovery position and customer service

Mr. Gallani emphasized that this is a pilot project in Pakistan, and IESCO is privileged to be the first power distribution company to implement it. He acknowledged some technical and operational challenges but assured that the teams are handling issues professionally and swiftly. He requested customer support to ensure timely completion and maximize benefits.

This project marks a significant step towards transforming Pakistan’s power sector, and its success can lead to a positive change in the industry.