Rising Prices Slow Installation of Smart Meters on Agro Wells

The process of installing smart meters on agricultural wells has slowed down due to rising prices, deputy CEO of the Iran Water Resources Management Company said.
Referring to the benefits of the meters, Mohammad Hajrasouliha said: “Installation of the meters prevents overdraft from authorized wells in the farming sector.” However, “With increase in the price of steel and equipment used in manufacturing smart meters, the average price of each meter has increased to 200 million rials ($800), which has slowed down the installations,” Mehr News Agency quoted him as saying.
Converting traditional wells into smart wells has been on the agenda of the Energy Ministry. More smart meters means better and efficient monitoring of power and water consumption.