LESCO Extends for Green Meter Installation. The deadline for installing bidirectional green meters for solar energy installations has been extended to November 30 by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO). Thanks to this third extension, Customers have additional time to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the meters. LESCO could not deliver the smart meters in time, which caused the delay. The installation of these meters will start after the revised deadline. The meters will measure electricity utilized and exported, guaranteeing a transparent net metering procedure. They cost Rs. 41,000, plus installation fees. For accuracy, billing will be controlled from a central control room.
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Justification for the Extension
Delays in LESCO’s smart meter procurement necessitated an extension of the deadline for bidirectional green meter installation. These meters are essential for precisely tracking how much electricity is being used in solar energy installations. LESCO missed the first deadline, November 15, due to the delay in obtaining the necessary smart meters. Customers were therefore unable to install these meters within the allotted period.LESCO extended the deadline to November 30 to give customers more time to file for No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the purchase of the meters.
Green Metter:
Manufacturers design green meters as cutting-edge, eco-friendly electricity meters specifically to work with appropriate energy sources, such as solar energy systems. They offer a better and more precise method of measuring grid usage, energy output, and consumption. It provides users with a balanced view of the amount of power they are producing and consuming from the grid in real-time. and guarantees effective energy flow. Green metres provide a complete view of energy flow in both directions, while conventional metres only measure consumption from the grid.
Centralized Control and the Billing Process
To manage and expedite billing procedures, LESCO’s smart green meters are integrated with a centralized control system. This technology guarantees precise and up-to-date monitoring of electricity use, including energy exported from solar systems and energy used from the grid. The centralized control room will manage all billing activities using cutting-edge technologies, giving customers accurate and transparent data. By increasing efficiency, decreasing billing errors, and enabling speedier updates or modifications based on meter data, this centralized system creates a more automated and dependable energy management system.
Consumer Impact
Customers can profit from the green meter deadline extension in some ways:
1. First there is more time for NOC applications.
Customers can now apply for No Objection Certificates (NOCs), which
will allow their solar systems to be properly metered, until November 30.
2. Decreased Starting Prices
The cost of the green meters is Rs. 41,000, plus additional
installation fees. Customers now have extra time to make financial
plans thanks to the prolongation.
3. Improved Energy Tracking and Savings
Green meters lower electricity costs by enabling users to monitor
sunlight-based result and energy utilization.
4. Greater Transparency and Control
The meters ensure that customers only pay for the energy they use from the grid by displaying energy exports and consumption.
5. Efficiency Over the Long Run
Customers can lessen their dependency on the grid and encourage
sustainability by practising better energy management.
Conclusion:
Customers are relieved that LESCO has extended the deadline for installing green meters to November 30 and LESCO Extends for Green Meter. This gives them more time to secure the required NOCs and make financial plans. The smart meters enable accurate energy tracking, lower electricity costs, and greater transparency, and they cost Rs. 41,000 plus installation expenses. By encouraging sustainable energy behaviours, this program gives consumers the tools they need to efficiently control their energy use and help create a more environmentally friendly future. LESCO guarantees a smooth transition to renewable energy solutions with automated invoicing and centralized control, which benefits the environment and customers alike.
FAQ’s:
What conditions must a green meter meet?
You need a 5KW solar system, an inverter, a three-phase connection, a NIC, and an existing meter in order to qualify. To buy green meter associations, you should likewise pay the challan and acquire WAPDA consent letters.
Which times of day are the Lesco green meter’s busiest?
Power consumption is higher during these hours than it is during regular business hours. In the summer, the busiest hours are often from 6 to 10 p.m.
How is net metering calculated?
In net metering, the calculation used to determine the bill value is based on the difference between the total energy produced by the entire system and the energy consumed by the beneficiary. The system can exchange any excess energy for credit points.
