Ho it works, installation for prepaid electric meters by. The mode of payment is through purchasing a recharge card with a 20 digit number, more like the cell phone airtime. Kplc to expand prepay metering smart energy international. Fixing technical issues software installation and upgrades printer maintenance e. Application platform and token generation software for prepayment.
And as an integral component of sedcs meter data management system, prepaid metering gives customer service representatives complete access to account details, as well as many core billing processes, fees and charges while providing your customers with a variety of options to manage their electricity use and control their energy costs. Please click learn more for details about the texas covid electricity relief program and other important information. Key in the 20 digit number on the token using the keypad and press. Utility management is core to our service offering, providing you with a complete utility management solution and service that effectively manages the risks. Actaris awarded contract for prepayment pilot by kplc itron. Contact your provider to find the nearest location to prepay and get the tokencode to restart the meter again. It is a platform that has wireless capability to recharge meter after vending as well as other meter administration by the electricity distribution. Criminals across the uk have hacked the new keycard system used to top up prepayment energy meters and are going doortodoor, dressed as power company workers, selling illegal credit at knockdown prices. Multi vending infrastructure, utility banking hall, point of sale pos, sms, web, scratch card etc. Jan 04, 2017 the prepaid meter will update itself immediately. In the case of prepaid meters, as their name suggests, consumers pay prior to actual consumption. The dispute started on september 1, when kplc advertised a tender for the purchase of single phase prepayment meters to be undertaken by local manufacturers. The red wire shows the live or line or phase and the blake shows the neutral wire.
You will need to key in the kplc prepaid meter codes depending on the meter in. Jan 01, 2020 learn how to know your kplc prepaid meter number. The system would see customers recharge their electricity using a code similar to that of airtime scratch cards. Hexview pc software user manual for prepaid meters 2 35 introduction this user manual covers all aspects of using the hexview software, which is specially designed for hexing prepaid keypad electronic watthour meter.
How to know your kplc prepaid meter number ekopa mag. The good news is you can easily retrieve the meter number from the prepaid meter box in your house. Enter the kplc prepaid business number 88 88 80 and press ok step 3. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors.
Traditionally, prepaid meters have been targeted at lowincome segments. Prepaid meters provide a convenient system for customers to purchase electricity conveniently. These graphics below shows the above idea in a very simple way. How to pay electricity bill with mpesa kplc paybill. Through installation of new meters, revenue increased by. According to kenya power 2009, the postpaid electricity metering system has. Its that easy to pay kplc bill using the mpesa kplc paybill number for kplc prepaid meters. This is the procedure to follow to use your mobile phone and kplc paybill number to pay kplc bill. Receive external works, meter installation and electricity flow. This application procedure applies to domestic below 25kva and premium applications above 25kva, excluding smes with a load between 100kva to 200kva. Conlog is the worlds leading metering solutions provider to utilities, municipalities, and property management companies in south africa, south america, the middle east and africa at large.
The process of buying electricity on a prepaid account is also quite easy. The utility systems prepaid metering system is not proprietary token or card based, but is based on an open architecture complying with. The overall uptake of prepaid smart meters is low, principally because the service is seen as inconvenient. How to know kplc meter numberprepaid trending news. The time frames for connections will be dependent on the availability of the meters 36 months. Userfriendly interface and convenient operation are the main features of this hexview software. The procedure at the meter installed at your premise. All you need to know about kenya power prepaid meters a one. Allinone solutions for all your private prepaid submetering needs. The meter installation process will be performed by kplc in nairobi.
Kenya power and lighting companys customers can use the 888880 kplc paybill number to buy electricity tokens for their prepaid kplc meters with most of kenyas over 2. Actaris was awarded the contract due to the performance of the online eclipse vending system and fieldmappa spatial analysis tools. Now you can buy kenya power tokens easily at your local shop or via mpesa and aitel money. Mar 16, 2017 kplc meter installation stephen gikuuru. Customer experience during installation 100% 90% 100% 54% 46% 32% 59% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% yes no no i choose the ltilocation my ldldlandlord choose kplc thii the location technician choose the location did you receive a package in the form of a flier from kplc about prepaid meters before installation. However the kplc stuff must me involved else youll be caught so i can also classify that as internal fraud. Metro prepaid sub meters can be installed in a matter of hours, purchase one from your nearest wholesaler, appoint a plumber to install it and then call us on 087 354 5566 for registration and to activate the meter. This is how easy it is to install a prepaid electricity meter. Kenya power recently launched and is still rolling out prepaid digital meters which only allow consumers to use units they have paid for. To find out more about the easypay outlets selling prepaid electricity, please browse the options on the left. Furthermore, installation of our prepaid meters and metering solution obviates the need for independent meter reading services and the cost associated with the service. Hexing prepaid keypad meter citiq prepaid electricity meters. This configuration allows for the preinstallation of the wallbase and the ability to remove the meter for maintenance, without.
Application duly fill the enquiry for supply form and submit with the applicable documents refer to customer checklist below. In an existing building the old credit meters can be left in place as an extra check or removed. Oct 20, 2011 all you need to know about kenya power prepaid meters posted on october 20, 2011 leave a comment with inflation biting hard and the cost of essential goods hitting the roof, watching your power expenditure, which we have been told is set to go up some more at the end of this month, is something you need to do. Note that apart from the kplc paybill number for kplc prepaid electricity meters, one can also use cash payment at kenya power and lighting companys authorized pay points. Ebill is an electronic bill querying service from kenya power. This means that one will pay for power before using it unlike the traditional approach where by the consumers receive a monthly power bill. The prepaid meter will display your meter number, scrolling automatically from right to left. To know your prepay meter number please follow this instructions. Kplc leo kutanuka when i shared the issue with my neighbor he told me kplc guys came and sorted him for a small fee by inserting a. Kplc meter number retrieval procedure to know your kenya prepay meter number please follow this instructions.
How to buy kenya power tokens mpesa, airtel money, equitel related. At least huku ukambani we still have the post paid analogue meters all you need is some emaciated dogs that can bark and kplc guys will never read the meter and you pay when you want to. Hexing prepaid keypad meter equipped with proven keypad technology, hexing prepaid keypad meter contains all critical metering, token decryption, relay disconnection and reverse energy detection functionality. The same 30 units will be recovered from you subsequently.
Kenya power, the national distributor of electricity is converting its power consumers from postpaid billing and payment to prepaid meters. You will need a pen and paper ready at hand, then press 100 and press enter on the meter. Receive your electricity bill via sms or email, kenya power. This includes additional load and meter separation applications. May 07, 2011 kplc will this inconvenience me by interrupting the flow of electricity.
Remember the story of the old lady, when people complain about. The present user manual applies to the meter specified on the title page. Fill a form from kplc website and drop it off at any kenya power office or post it to p. The companys key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand. Buying electricity in kenya just got easier and better thank to kplc meter token. July 20, 2015 may 8, 2019 research team 73 comments how to. Enter the 11 digit prepay meter number of your power meter that you wish to top up and press ok step 4.
Enter the amount of money you wish to spend to purchase the power units between ksh. With a prepaid meter, late payments and reconnection fees are never a concern as reconnection is customarily done immediately and automatically after topping up. Kenya power steps up switch to prepaid meters business daily. Utility providers rely on proper sealing of meters with very strict. The kenya power app allows you to access a wide array of services including bill enquiries, prepaid meter enquiries, power quality reports and interaction with. Actaris awarded contract for prepayment pilot by kplc.
All you need to know about kenya power prepaid meters a. Now about the system anomaly, some of their backend software is very archaic and is tedious to maintain. The only way to get it operating is to make more prepayment and get the tokenscode for your unit and then enter it to start the electric again. Conlog is a world leader in the electricity prepayment industry. Kplc prepaid meters installation was launched way back in 2009 and rolled out later. The kenya power and lighting company kplc prepaid meters are the best thing since sliced. Together with the modern look and feel, it can be used in a wide range of application for all consumer types. Effective and efficient management of utilities has built us into one of the most respected full service utility management companies. You can now purchase power units for your kplc prepaid meter using your phone. Below are the the connections diagrams for installation of a singlephase 3phase, 4 wire kwh meter digital or analog energy meter from the supply to the main distribution board in home. To retrieve the kenya power meter number normally depends on the make of the meter box you are using. Prepaid electricity meter fraud schneier on security.
Remember the story of the old lady, when people complain about the petrol price, she said she. The meter will come with 30 preloaded units to ensure that your electricity is not interrupted and also to give kplc adequate time to activate your meter in our prepaid management system. The kplc prepaid meter number is the most important factor when buying tokens. Once you are done with your kplc prepaid meters installation and kplc prepaid meter activation you are good to go. Secondary prepayment meters assist landlords to control, measure and track the electricity usage of their tenants.
Smart meters metering solutions south africa conlog. May 19, 2015 the prepaid meters are spot on accurate. Conlogs bec23 09 range of prepayment meters offer a cost effective method of metering loads up to a maximum of 80a. Installation can be made in existing buildings or new buildings. Kplc prepaid meters get the facts clear harleens blog.
In line with this, the kenya power started prepaid electricity metering in april 2009 on pilot basis. Prepaid meters provides electricity, water and gas meter installations for landlords, property managers, managing agents, estate agents, facilities managers, property investors, body corporate, home owners associations, share blocks and staff housing. In addition to these benefits, the problem of paying for utility consumption on common or public areas of the complex is also resolved because of the difference is tariff rate. It gives customers a visual indication of their electricity consumption rate, and allows them to manage their own electricity usage, said joseph k. Submit application for supply of electricity to kenya power and lighting company kplc, sign the supply contract form below. According to the kenya power records, about 925,000 out of the 3. You should note that kplc meter boxes are of different make. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
Kenya power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 2. It allows you to check your electricity account balance and bill due date any time, by sms or email. This is the most plausible reason and i will explain below. Kplc owns and operates the national transmission and distribution grid and provides electricity to more than 1. Kplc connects an additional 200,000 customers each year. Jul 20, 2015 prepaid meters allow kplc customers to purchasepay for prepaid power. To connect with kenya power care, join facebook today. Prepayment solutions smart meter installations conlog. Kenya power prepaid tokens calculator how much is the cost of kenya power prepaid tokens last update. Take note that you can purchase your kplc prepaid tokens from a vendor or from your mobile phone. Once you buy the token you need to input it at the meter in your premise. The man who marries a beautiful woman, and the farmer who grows corn by the roadside have the same problem.
Effective and efficient management of utilities has built us into one of the most respected full service utility management companies utility management is core to our service offering, providing you with a complete utility management solution and service that effectively manages the risks associated with utility billing and revenue collection. The kplc prepaid system offers a convenient way to monitor and budget for electricity use. Enter the 11 digit prepay meter number of your power meter that you wish to top up. The ebill sms service allows you to query your electricity account balance and bill due date using your mobile phone. Sometimes you have moved into a new house and you need to buy kplc tokens or you just need to buy kplc tokens in order to buy kplc tokens you are required to know your kplc meter number. For comprehensive information about how prepaid electricity works, and inclining block tariffs, please view the dedicated site on prepayment electricity. The display will repeat one more time so you can confirm the number as you wrote it. Directory of prepaid energy solutions providers prepaid energy hub.
Kplc will this inconvenience me by interrupting the flow of electricity. Receive your electricity bill via sms or email, kenya. Before the 925k moved to prepaid, they were collecting about four times more than what they currently collect from the same customers. Unlike the old school postpaid meters that measure total apparent power consumed, the new prepaid meters assume an efficient electricity grid and measure effective or real power consumed by the customers. You can have you prepaid meter display its meter number. Those stuff comes from the people who make the meters, so check them out. How to get kplc prepaid meter number and purchase prepaid. You will need to key in the kplc prepaid meter codes depending on the meter in order to retrieve the meter number.
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