Sharjah completes installation and replacement of 181,000 old electric meters with smart ones

Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA), represented by the Electricity Distribution Department, continues to implement its project to replace old mechanical electricity meters with smart ones. This initiative is part of a comprehensive development plan aimed at enhancing network efficiency and improving service quality.

Since the project’s launch, more than 181,000 smart meters have been installed and replaced in Sharjah City. Additionally, 4,000 smart meters have been installed and replaced since the beginning of 2025, reflecting the authority’s ongoing commitment to its development plans.

Engineer Ahmed Al Bass, Deputy Director of the Electricity Distribution Department, explained that technical teams are replacing old meters with modern ones that offer high accuracy and comply with the latest global standards.

This aligns with SEWA’s vision for digital transformation and its goal of providing reliable and sustainable services to subscribers across the emirate.

He emphasised that SEWA’s efforts to develop the metering system and implement projects adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety, enhancing network reliability and increasing customer satisfaction.