Nama Group has embarked on introducing smart metering technologies in the sultanate.
The implementation of Automated Smart Metering was initiated by the group through the electricity distribution companies as part of compliance to requirements of the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) in Oman. The implementation of smart (AMR) metering will be for high value customers who consume more than 150Mwh of electricity per year, stated a press release.
The AMR project will create a higher level of interconnectivity, engagement and sustainability with a goal of enhancing the quality and speed of processing metering data.
Furthermore, it will work towards improving billing process, mitigating losses, lessening query-related costs and reducing debtor days.
In addition, the introduction of AMR will enable the implementation of the cost reflected tariffs introduced by AER to reduce the electricity subsidy in Oman, and promote better consumption behaviours.
Source: http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/Nama-Group-unveils-smart-metering-system-52jk