Overview
EKEDC, a distribution company in Lagos, Nigeria, sought an integrated revenue solution combining prepaid meters, vending software and local assembly capability.
Challenges
Difficult revenue collection, high line loss and non-technical losses, heavy reliance on imported finished meters.
Solution
STE18-A STS prepaid meters with Novizexpay vending software and Novizex AMR remote reading, plus a local assembly line plan for 10,000 single-phase meters daily (approx. USD 44,400 equipment budget, SKD from USD 12.8/set).
Results
Revenue normalization achieved, third-party mobile payment (M-PESA) supported, local assembly cuts delivery cost and lead time.