Singapore strengthens the digitization of national electricity and water systems

The first 300,000 smart water meters – using digital technology to track water usage and water leaks – will be installed as early as 2022 in Singapore’s new residences.

The first phase of PUB’s smart water meter program will be completed in 2023. (Source: PUB) According to the Vietnam News Agency reporter in Singapore, from the beginning of 2022, Singapore will install 300,000 for free Smart water meter The first for homes, commercial and industrial buildings at 7 sites is the new residential properties. This is part of the plan digitizing water system Country of the Lion Island. National Water Authority Singapore PUB said these watches use digital technology to track water usage and water leaks. The first phase of the smart water meter program is scheduled to be completed by 2023. With the new engine, PUB can automatically access the speedometer without needing a lot of manual reading, which is now done every two months. Besides, in conjunction with the customer portal, users will be able to track leaks and high water usage in real time. A pilot test conducted on 800 households in Punggol and Yuhua in 2016 and 2018 found that about 10% of them experienced a water leak that often goes unnoticed until they receive a bill. water bill is higher than normal. With smart meters, these households have saved about 5% of costs by detecting early leaks and adopting water saving habits. Public water supply network director Mr. Ridzuan Ismail said: “In the context of increasing water demand and the challenges posed by climate change to water resources, we are also constantly challenged in finding more efficient ways to supply water and save water, to protect water security. ” The project is estimated to be worth SGD 123.7 million. SP Services Company – a subsidiary of the government-owned SP Group – will be responsible for the supply and installation of smart meters and supporting infrastructure, as well as for their operation and maintenance for 15 years. year. Mr. Stanley Huang, CEO of SP Group, said the deployment of smart water metering system for Singapore is built on the Group’s achievements in setting up and operating smart electric metering systems across the island. As of March 31, SP Group has installed more than 500,000 smart electric meters nationwide and plans to complete installation for all 1.4 million households by 2024./.