Sharjah, UAE–Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the installation of 23,000 new smart meters in 2022 and replaced mechanical meters with smart meters in various regions of Sharjah.
The new smart meters are accurate which contribute to providing accurate readings free from errors, as well as rationalising energy consumption, and saving time and effort.
Dr. Hassan Al Zarouni, Director of the Electricity Distribution Department, affirmed that the replacement of smart meters comes within the framework of the authority’s strategy towards digital transformation in the provision of services and the use of smart devices to develop its projects and services providing to the residents of the emirate of Sharjah.
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He pointed out that the authority continues to implement development projects, use the latest devices and applications, and use smart meters in various areas in the emirate of Sharjah, whether residential, commercial or industrial areas.
He added that the smart meters achieve many advantages for both parties, the Authority and the subscribers, as they are characterised by providing accurate readings, avoiding errors, and the ability to monitor consumption 24 hours a day.