By John Lee.
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has begun the first phase of installing smart electricity meters in selected provinces and areas of Baghdad, alongside activating key electronic payment mechanisms.
The ministry said the rollout includes government institutions and has already started in parts of Baghdad, as well as areas of Diyala, Kirkuk, Anbar and Wasit. The smart meters will allow consumers to monitor daily electricity usage, reduce estimation errors, and provide accurate electronic readings.
The ministry stressed that the smart transformation project is not privatisation and does not involve any increase in electricity tariffs. It added that all government departments are now covered by smart metering or electronic payment systems.
According to the ministry, the meters are linked to a central electronic monitoring system connected to the National Control Centre, enabling automatic data transfer. The project is intended to help manage excessive loads, improve network efficiency, address losses and ageing infrastructure, and support the development of regulated electricity networks, including in previously informal or rapidly expanding residential areas.
(Source: Ministry of Electricity)
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