MADHYA Pradesh Poorva Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Ltd (MPPKVVCL) has received a national-level award for the effective use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in power distribution operations. The company was presented the ‘Best AI/ML Use Case in Distribution Operations’ award at fifth Smart Meter Summit organised by Aayera in New Delhi. Chief General Manager (IT) Prashant Gupta received the award on behalf of the company. The company is using data generated from nearly 18 lakh smart meter consumers to make the power distribution system more data-driven, transparent and efficient. Smart meter data is being analysed through AI/ML tools to identify potential irregularities in electricity consumption, following which field inspections are conducted. As part of the initiative, 8,887 electricity connections were inspected and 4,059 irregularities were detected, involving an assessed amount of approximately Rs 8.33 crore. The initiative has helped strengthen revenue protection and improve the detection of irregular electricity use.

 

Smart meter data is also being used to verify the accuracy of feeder and transformer mapping recorded in consumer databases. Analysis of smart meter data along with consumer complaints is helping identify areas experiencing frequent power outages and low voltage. This information is being used to prioritise measures such as load balancing, network strengthening and enhancement of transformer capacity. The company has also started using AI to review cost estimates for electrical works and study the correlation between weather conditions and electricity-related complaints. These initiatives aim to improve the quality of power supply, revenue protection and consumer services through the effective use of technology. Managing Director Ajay Gupta congratulated the IT and other teams involved in the initiative, saying that the use of smart meter data and AI/ML was an important step towards making the company's power distribution system smarter, data-driven and consumercentric. The national award marks significant recognition of the company’s efforts to modernise power distribution through digital technology, smart meter data and innovative applications of AI/ML.