Greenwise business - report compares challenge of smart meter roll-out to creation of internet

A new report highlights the massive challenge the roll-out of smart metering will pose for countries throughout western Europe – arguing that, as a telecommunications project, it is on a par with the creation of the internet.

The report, by market analysts Datamonitor, values the smart meter market across western Europe at between 15 and 26 billion and claims utility and telecoms industry processes in competitive markets such as the UK will need to be re-designed ahead of the roll-out.

More

BBC news - uk energy smart meter roll-out is outlined

Energy suppliers are to be responsible for installing smart meters in all households in the UK by 2020.

Plans for smart meters for millions of homes have been unveiled with trials suggesting the £8bn scheme may help people save £28 a year.

The Department for Energy and Climate Change wants to see 47 million meters in 26 million properties by 2020.

More

BBC news - putting smart meters to the test

“The UK government wants to see electricity and gas "smart meters" installed in every home in the country by the end of 2020. The meters allow householders to see exactly how much power they are using in their properties.”

More

Rajasthan state export award

Secure Meters received a state level award for best export in the field of electronics and software. Company’s General Manager Jaideep Mukherjee received a trophy and certificate from Chief Minister of Rajasthan Mrs. Vasundhara Raje.

Beijing silver medal!

Secure Meters’ Chetna Quality Circle team won the Silver Medal at the International Convention (Asia Pacific region) held at Beijing. Over 200 teams from 13 nations participated in the convention.