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Unistar Hi-Tech Systems Ltd Disagrees With DisCos Over Meters, STS Upgrades

Unistar Hi-Tech Systems Ltd has said the advice by some electricity distribution companies (DsCos) to consumers using Unistar Meters, to apply for and purchase new meters, and that the existing meters would be decommissioned and non-functional as of November 14, 2024 is inaccurate.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, it also said the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has not issued any directive to phase out any type of meters or metering technology.

It said: “On October 11, 2024, a notice issued by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company, followed by a similar notice from Ikeja Electric two days later, was brought to our attention.

“This notice advised consumers using Unistar Meters to apply for and purchase new meters, claiming that the existing meters would be decommissioned and non-functional as of November 14, 2024.

“We wish to clarify that this notice is inaccurate and does not reflect the true situation.”

The statement added that there are two types of Unistar Meters currently on distribution networks: The older Card Meter Technology and the South African-based STS Technology.

On card meter technology, it stated that although older, the Card Meter Technology has proven to be effective, with no issues or challenges reported, adding that consumers have consistently validated its reliability.

Explaining the impact of STS upgrades, it said that the ongoing STS upgrades do not affect the Card Meter Technology in any way.

“Unistar Hi-Tech Meters also has STS Meter Technology in use on distribution networks, and none of our STS meters have encountered any challenges with the TID rollover process. Our meters are upgradable.

“The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has not issued any directive to phase out any type of meters or metering technology.

“Unistar Hi-Tech Systems Ltd reassures Nigerians that we are committed to providing high-quality meters that meet the Nigerian Metering Codes.

“Our meters have been in use in Nigeria for almost 20 years, and we have consistently supported electricity distribution networks by providing necessary services throughout this period.

“We will continue to collaborate with all relevant authorities to help close the significant metering gaps in Nigeria,” it said.

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