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Smart meters in Africa: overcoming connectivity and efficiency hurdles with NR+

By Neil Bosworth

PUBLISHED 13 Dec 2024

Illustation of a scale, where there are Wirepas smart meters and costs related to smart meters.

SMART METER DEPLOYMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

illustration of smart electricity metering readings, smart electricity meter connectivity

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