Hexcell smart meters continue to be exported to the African market
With the rapid development of power infrastructure in Africa, the demand for smart meters and prepaid meters continues to grow. In recent years, Hexcell has become an important partner for power companies, power contractors, and energy projects in many African countries, thanks to its mature technology, stable product quality, and comprehensive supply chain system.
Recently, a batch of smart meter products successfully completed production, inspection, and packaging, and will soon be shipped to the African market for use in local residential electricity management, power grid digital upgrades, and the construction of prepaid billing systems.
The African smart meter market continues to grow
Currently, many African countries are actively promoting the construction of smart grids, including:
- Prepaid electricity meters deployment
- AMI advanced metering infrastructure construction
- Remote meter reading systems upgrade
- Reduction of line losses and business losses
- Improved electricity bill collection rate
- Microgrid and renewable energy project management
Key demand markets include:
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Ghana
- South Africa
- Ethiopia
Power companies and energy operators in these countries are making large-scale purchases of single-phase, three-phase, and CT/PT smart meters.
Strict production and quality control
To ensure products meet international project requirements, Hexcell strictly adheres to its production processes:
Production Stages
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Production
- Automated Modeling Calibration
- Burn-in Testing
- Functional Testing
- Communication Testing
Testing Items
- Accuracy Testing
- Voltage and Current Testing
- Load Testing
- Anti-Theft Testing
- Temperature Rise Testing
- EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
Support Standards
- IEC 62052
- IEC 62053
- IEC 62055（STS prepaid）
- DLMS/COSEM
- G3-PLC
- RF Mesh
- NB-IoT
- LoRaWAN
Products Covering Multiple Application Scenarios
The exported products include:
Single-phase Smart Prepaid Meters
Suitable for residential users and small businesses.
Three-phase Smart Meters
Suitable for commercial users, industrial users, and large buildings.
CT/PT Meters
Suitable for substations, high-voltage distribution systems, and high-power users.
AMI Smart Meter Solution
Supports:
- Remote meter reading
- Remote power on/off
- Load management
- Electricity consumption analysis
- Online recharge
Supporting Africa's Digital Energy Transformation
With the accelerated urbanization and renewable energy projects in Africa, smart metering devices have become a crucial component of modern power management. Hexcell is providing reliable smart metering solutions to African customers through high-quality products, ODM/OEM customization services, and localized technical support.
Looking ahead, Hexcell will continue to deepen its cooperation with African power companies, EPC contractors, and energy operators to jointly promote the digitalization, intelligentization, and sustainable development of Africa's power sector.
