TANESCO rolled out smart meters that auto-load electricity when customers buy units, ditching the old system where people had to punch in 20-digit codes manually. Managing Director Lazaro Twange said the tech fixes problems like failed token loads and remote meter glitches through two-way digital communication between devices and control centers. The setup stores 13 months of usage data, which helps settle disputes when meters break down.
The system lets TANESCO redirect electricity if someone types the wrong meter number during purchase, and staff can cut power remotely during fire emergencies instead of sending workers out physically. Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi wants the company to build a mobile app for real-time monitoring and told them to follow international safety standards during installations.
The system lets TANESCO redirect electricity if someone types the wrong meter number during purchase, and staff can cut power remotely during fire emergencies instead of sending workers out physically. Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi wants the company to build a mobile app for real-time monitoring and told them to follow international safety standards during installations.
