BYPL partners with global firm to reduce power theft

Seeking to reduce power theft, data loss and improve billing and collection processes in the national capital, an Indian discom has signed an agreement with a global supplier of smart metres at the ongoing India-UK Tech Summit here.
"BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) has signed an agreement with Sensus, a Xylem brand, and global supplier of smart meters and utility-grade communications systems," an official from the power company said.
"The agreement will enable BYPL to use FlexNet, Sensus' advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution, in BYPL, Delhi Service area on a trial basis. This technology trial will start in the next three to four months and will simplify installation and commissioning of the Sensus FlexNet AMI solution in BYPL, Delhi," an official statement said.

BYPL is a distribution company and a joint ventures between Reliance Infrastructure Limited and Delhi government.
The India UK TECH Summit 2016, country's largest knowledge and technology conference and exhibition, is being held in New Delhi from November 7-9.
"The FlexNet long-range radio technology has exceptional penetration and reach to enable a simple and robust architecture for all applications. It will also help BYPL, Delhi to reduce power theft, data loss and improve billing and collection processes," it said.
"I am pleased to see the partnership between UK firm Sensus and BYPL on smart meter solutions. It is a step towards meeting India's target of 'power to all'," said St John Gould, Director of UK Trade and Economics, India.