Driving Smart Metering Efficiency: How Mesh Technology Is Powering AMI in India

Mumbai, June 30

India’s energy sector is undergoing a critical transformation. With a nationwide push towards modernising infrastructure, the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) initiative is fast becoming the cornerstone of smarter, more efficient power distribution. At the heart of this evolution lies a key enabler: mesh connectivity technology.

As utilities across India work to reduce energy losses, improve data accuracy, and manage peak load more effectively, smart meters have emerged as an indispensable tool. But deploying smart meters at scale in a country as vast and diverse as India requires robust, reliable, and flexible connectivity. This is where mesh networking is making a significant impact — enabling seamless communication across millions of devices in dense urban pockets and remote rural regions alike.

One of the companies leading this innovation is Wirepas, a global IoT connectivity solutions provider. With operations in India led by Ashish Sahay, the company’s technology currently powers over six million smart meters across various states. The company’s decentralized mesh architecture allows each device to connect directly with its peers, creating a resilient and scalable network that doesn't rely on a central point of failure — a game-changer in a power ecosystem that often contends with blackouts, congested infrastructure, and challenging terrain.

Talking to Bizz Buzz, Ashish Sahay, Country Manager and Sales Director, Wirepas says, “We’re proud to support India’s ambitious AMI vision by providing ultra-resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient connectivity for smart electricity meters. With over 6 million meters already using Wirepas across various states and a proven reliability of 99.9 per cent, our technology empowers local partners to build robust solutions and drive rollouts with full ownership and flexibility.”

A crucial piece of this puzzle is Silicon Labs, Wirepas' semiconductor partner, whose FG23 System-on-Chips (SoCs) provide the foundation for scalable, secure, and low-power communication. The collaboration has already resulted in the deployment of four million SoCs as part of India’s AMI rollouts. The design is tailored specifically for India’s smart metering scale — a testament to how tailored global innovation can solve local challenges.

Abhijit Grewal, VP Industrial Business, Silicon Labs says, "Our partnership with Wirepas is helping power the future of smart metering in India, and we're already delivering. With four million Silicon Labs FG23 SoCs currently deployed in the AMI, our connectivity solution has been proven in the field and specifically engineered for the unique scale and density of India’s smart metering deployments. This joint effort equips utilities to deploy smarter, more adaptive infrastructure with confidence.”

Together, Wirepas and Silicon Labs are redefining how smart meter networks are built in India — driving cost efficiencies, empowering local vendors, and supporting utilities in creating intelligent, future-ready grids. As AMI adoption accelerates nationwide, scalable mesh connectivity will remain a cornerstone of India’s energy resilience and sustainability goals.

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