Smart Meters Revolutionizing Energy Savings in Nigeria – PPC Limited
According to PPC Limited, Nigeria’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company, the adoption of smart prepaid meters in Nigeria is driving significant energy savings and improving electricity management.
In a statement on Monday, Engr. Kelechi Onuigbo (Ph.D.), Head of the Power Division at PPC, highlighted the benefits of smart metering technology, emphasizing how it enables consumers to pay only for the energy they use, monitor their consumption in real-time, and optimize energy efficiency. Read more here.
Benefits of Smart Prepaid Meters
- Accurate Billing – Eliminates estimated billing and ensures consumers pay only for consumed energy
- Real-Time Monitoring – Provides data-driven insights to track energy usage and improve efficiency
- Cost Savings – Helps businesses and households reduce energy waste and save on electricity bills
- Improved Power Management – Enhances power distribution efficiency for electricity providers and facility managers
PPC Limited’s Role in Accelerating Smart Meter Adoption
PPC Limited is supporting local smart meter manufacturers with high-quality live wire sets that improve connectivity, data collection, and efficiency in prepaid metering systems.
“We are committed to bridging Nigeria’s metering gap, increasing energy savings, and enhancing last-mile electricity supply,” said Onuigbo. “Our investment in high-quality live wire sets is driving the quick rollout of smart meters and ensuring accountability in energy consumption.”
The live wire set production factory is located in Ojota, Lagos, positioning PPC Limited at the forefront of Nigeria’s smart meter revolution.
The Impact of Smart Meters on Power Distribution
Smart meters also empower electricity distribution companies (DisCos) by providing real-time data for power network optimization, reducing revenue losses, and ensuring efficient power distribution.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) introduced the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) program in 2018 to:
✔ Close the metering gap and eliminate estimated billing
✔ Encourage local manufacturing of smart meters
✔ Attract private sector investment in metering services
✔ Enhance revenue collection for DisCos
With over 25 years of expertise, PPC Limited is leading Nigeria’s energy transformation by deploying cutting-edge power infrastructure that enables efficient electricity access, smart metering, and energy optimization.
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