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Transition and Impact of Smart Meters on Renewable Energy Integration in India

Author(s) Mr. PARVEZ AHMED SHAIKH, Mr. SANDEEP SHANKARRAO KULKARNI
Country India
Abstract India, the world's third-largest electricity consumer and renewable energy producer, aims to generate 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 and Net Zero by 2070. The Government of India has implemented various initiatives to accelerate renewable energy integration, improve electricity generation, supply, and distribution, and enhance system efficiency.
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) aims to transform the power distribution sector by replacing 250 million conventional meters with smart meters. The National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) has completed twelve pilot projects and installed about 200,000 smart meters. As of May 2025, the NSGM dashboard shows a total of 29 million smart meters installed.
India's electricity generation capacity mix has shifted due to growing power demands, with 44.7% of the total installed energy capacity coming from renewable sources as of October 2024 (i.e., 203.18 GW of 454.45 GW). Government schemes such as the National Green Hydrogen Mission, PM-KUSUM, PM-Surya Ghar, PLI, and the Green Energy Corridor projects have made significant progress in renewable energy generation. Private DISCOMS also play a crucial role in helping India achieve its renewable energy goal. Consumer perception and behavior have changed. Considering all the above, this study aims to assess the current base and installation trends of smart meters, renewable energy generation capacity, and the transition and impact of smart meters on renewable energy integration in India.
The study examines the relationship between cumulative smart meters installed and renewable energy generation capacity in India. The research uses data from secondary sources like the Ministry of Power, the National Smart Grid Mission, and the Central Electricity Authority. Both the number of smart meters installed and renewable energy generation capacity in India are on the rise. There is a high positive correlation between the two, and the relation is significant statistically and not due to random chance.
With 29 million smart meters installed, India has achieved 13% of its 250 million target, as on 15-May-2025. The study highlights the need for acceleration in awarding contracts and initiating installations. 75% of respondents are unwilling to pay extra charges for green tariffs. Smart metering in India faces challenges such as public resistance, lack of awareness, and technical issues. Factors such as incorrect consumer indexing, geographical challenges, communication technology issues, and compatibility between vendors and systems hinder the process of renewable energy integration in India.
Keywords Smart meters, Renewable Energy, RE generation capacity, Government initiatives, RE integration, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), Private DISCOM, Green Electricity, Green Tariff, Willingness to Pay
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55075
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