Power utilities are implementing various new technologies, supported by government schemes and driven by the need to upgrade their systems.
Over the past one to two years, discoms have witnessed improvements in key metrics, such as AT&C losses and ACS-ARR gap, driven by the flagship RDSS scheme, which prioritises smart metering. The scheme aims to replace 250 million conventional electricity meters with smart prepaid meters. Apart from smart meters, discoms are leveraging AI-based mobile apps and geographic information systems (GIS) to map assets, and ERP and CRM tools to effectively manage operations through various interventions supported under the scheme.
While the benefits of IT-OT convergence are significant for power utilities, it is crucial to address key challenges and concerns related to cybersecurity, the robustness of data and communications networks, and the need for upskilling human resource capabilities in organisations.
In a presentation at the 23rd Annual Conference on IT & OT in Power, organised by Power Line and Smart Utilities magazines, Vinit Mishra, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY highlighted the disruptions in the power sector owing to the energy transition. He also spoke about the emerging use cases of digital tools for utilities, key IT and OT trends, and the biggest issues and challenges in adopting IT and OT solutions.
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