Patented RF Mesh solution by Adya connects 150-200 meters, cutting operational costs

As more power generation, distribution companies, and energy microgrids go smart, a more skilled workforce will be required. We see this as an opportunity to train and develop a skilled workforce to manage complex systems.

Adya Smart Meters is a deep-tech leader in smart metering, aligning with India’s modern power initiatives. Through IoT-enabled, cost-effective solutions, Adya enhances energy management, accountability, and sustainability for utilities nationwide. Viraj Pathi shares more insights into the industry.

How do smart metering solutions by Adya support the National Smart Grid Mission’s goals?

Programmes like the National Smart Grid Mission and the UDAY scheme are very important to indicate the government’s commitment to modernising India’s power sector. The budgetary allocation also indicates their intention to walk the talk. These schemes create a ripe environment to deploy full-stack smart metering technology. Adya’s solutions align well with these initiatives, offering reliable data to improve energy management, reduce losses, and secure energy supplies nationwide. Also, some clauses, like a fixed percentage of meters being mandatorily allocated for SMEs, are favourable for companies like Adya. Overall Initiatives like the National Smart Grid Mission and UDAY are accelerating smart meter adoption, aiming to reduce AT&C losses and improve billing accuracy.

Adya is a deep tech company focused on the smart metering segment. We collaborate with multiple partners and with different go-to-market models. Hence, Adya ensures compatibility with its offerings through flexible, standards-based design. Our smart meters are IoT-ready and easily integrate and adapt to new technologies. We can provide seamless updates using secure communication protocols and modular software, enhancing compatibility and reliability. Thanks to our patented RF Mesh solution, 150-200 Adya Smart Meters can be combined under a communication hub, significantly reducing operational costs and enhancing reliability. This approach ensures that our meters evolve with technological advancements, offering utility providers a robust and future-proof solution for efficient energy management.

How does your team leverage innovation to enhance smart metering solutions’ efficiency?

We have constantly focused on innovation as our prime technology driver. This, combined with our 100+ man years of core smart metering experience in our team, helps us be technologically competitive in the market. From a costing perspective, we also use innovation as a key driver. For example, we use open-source software to drive down costs. Focusing on innovation and data-driven decision-making, we help our clients reduce operational costs and improve service quality, giving us a competitive edge in the global smart metering market.

We are seeing a few macro trends play out. Electronics manufacturing is seeing a huge uptick. This, combined with the government’s push for the Skill India initiative, is a key driver for the industry. With increased investments, the power sector can leverage their two trends, especially in smart grids and renewable energy. This progress drives the need for continuous innovation to handle higher demands and sophisticated technologies. As more and more power generation and distribution companies go smart, along with energy microgrids, a more skilled workforce will be required on the market to deploy and maintain these smart networks. We see this as an opportunity to train and develop a skilled workforce that can manage complex systems, ensuring that our solutions are not just cutting-edge but also sustainably managed by knowledgeable professionals.

How can Adya’s solutions enhance accountability in energy generation and consumption?

While enhancement in electrification and renewable energy capabilities is a key trend, we believe there is a huge opportunity to ensure accountability for the power generated, transmitted and consumed. Adyas’ full stack solutions allow for measuring, monitoring, and optimising energy flow to better manage both traditional and renewable energy sources. Our solutions support multiple features, e.g. net metering, enabling customers to feed solar energy back into the grid, thus promoting a balanced energy mix. Supply-demand response, fault monitoring and alerting, and vast dashboards for monitoring are all crucial for a smooth and constant power supply to all consumers nationwide.