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此舉旨在為消費者提供更大的接入電網的靈活性,而不僅限於從國有公用事業公司購買電錶。
Electricity users in Kenya may soon be able to purchase token meters from authorised dealerships, breaking Kenya Power's monopoly on the market.
肯亞的電力用戶可能很快就能從授權經銷商購買代幣電錶,打破肯亞電力公司在市場上的壟斷。
The move is expected to give consumers more options when connecting to the power grid, as they will no longer be limited to purchasing meters from the state-owned utility.
此舉預計將為消費者在連接電網時提供更多選擇,因為他們將不再局限於從國有公用事業公司購買電錶。
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The Africa Smart Meter Association has raised concerns that Kenya Power's control over token meter tendering has stifled the growth of local manufacturers.
非洲智慧電錶協會擔心肯亞電力公司對象徵性電錶招標的控制會抑制當地製造商的發展。
Industry representatives argue that just as the e-Tims rollout has diversified the market, Kenya Power should set standards and authorise select dealers to improve access for consumers.
產業代表認為,正如 e-Tims 的推出使市場多元化一樣,肯亞電力公司應該制定標準並授權精選經銷商改善消費者的准入。
During a Senate energy committee meeting on Tuesday, the association's Secretary General James Ngomeli said that currently, less than 10 per cent of the smart meters used in Kenya are locally manufactured.
在周二舉行的參議院能源委員會會議上,該協會秘書長 James Ngomeli 表示,目前肯亞使用的智慧電錶中只有不到 10% 是本地製造的。
He said the situation favours assembly plants that import parts rather than encouraging local manufacturing.
他表示,這種情況有利於組裝廠進口零件,而不是鼓勵本地製造。
"However, we are optimistic that this figure can be increased to 60 per cent if a strong business case is created, like what has been achieved with laptop assembly plants," Ngomeli added.
Ngomeli 補充道:“不過,我們樂觀地認為,如果建立強有力的商業案例,這一數字可以增加到 60%,就像筆記型電腦組裝廠所取得的成就一樣。”
Local manufacturers said the current environment makes it almost impossible for them to invest further in the sector.
當地製造商表示,目前的環境使他們幾乎不可能在該行業進一步投資。
"There is a big problem with the lack of approved smart meter manufacturing standards by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), which creates uncertainty for producers," Ngomeli added.
Ngomeli 補充說:“能源和石油監管局 (EPRA) 缺乏批准的智慧電錶製造標準是一個大問題,這給生產商帶來了不確定性。”
He said assembling smart meters requires huge investments, yet high interest rates make it hard to compete.
他表示,組裝智慧電錶需要巨額投資,但高利率使其難以競爭。
Another major concern raised was the absence of approved manufacturing standards for smart meters from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This lack of clarity creates uncertainty for producers looking to enter the market.
另一個主要問題是能源和石油監管局 (EPRA) 缺乏批准的智慧電錶製造標準。這種缺乏明確性為想要進入市場的生產商帶來了不確定性。
Long-term agreements
長期協議
Manufacturers are now pushing for long-term framework agreements with bulk off-takers such as Kenya Power to ensure a steady demand for locally produced smart meters.
製造商目前正在推動與肯亞電力公司等大宗承購商達成長期框架協議,以確保對本地生產的智慧電錶的穩定需求。
Currently, Kenya Power procures between 800,000 and 1 million meters annually to cater for the growing demand for new customer connections and the expansion of the prepay metering system.
目前,肯亞電力公司每年採購 80 萬至 100 萬個電錶,以滿足新客戶連接不斷增長的需求以及預付費計量系統的擴展。
The association's chairman Charles Kaloki said there is a need for collaboration between universities, research institutions and companies like Kenya Power to promote the use of locally produced components, which will ensure the sustainability of the industry.
該協會主席查爾斯·卡洛基(Charles Kaloki)表示,大學、研究機構和肯亞電力等公司之間需要合作,促進使用本地生產的零件,這將確保該行業的可持續性。
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna asked about the challenges local producers face in meeting Kenya Power's demand.
內羅畢參議員埃德溫·西弗納 (Edwin Sifuna) 詢問了當地生產商在滿足肯亞電力需求方面面臨的挑戰。
In response, Kaloki said both the utility firm and EPRA are yet to create localised standards tailored for local manufacturers.
對此,Kaloki 表示,公用事業公司和 EPRA 尚未制定適合當地製造商的在地化標準。
"There is no reason why they cannot accredit dealers and open up the space for more players," he said.
「他們沒有理由不認可經銷商並為更多玩家打開空間,」他說。
Kaloki noted that by increasing local production of smart meters, the government and utility companies can drastically reduce reliance on imports.
卡洛基指出,透過增加智慧電錶的本地生產,政府和公用事業公司可以大幅減少對進口的依賴。
This could lower costs associated with tariffs, shipping and currency exchange rates by up to $100 million (about Sh12.9 billion), making smart meter deployment more affordable.
這可以將與關稅、運輸和貨幣匯率相關的成本降低多達 1 億美元(約 129 億先令),從而使智慧電錶的部署更加經濟實惠。
While there are currently four assembly plants operating in the country, the market remains competitive and to some extent secretive.
雖然目前該國有四家組裝廠運營,但市場仍然競爭激烈,並且在某種程度上是保密的。
The intense competition for Kenya Power tenders leads many players to keep their business strategies confidential, stifling collaboration and broader participation in the industry.
肯亞電力招標的激烈競爭導致許多參與者對其業務策略保密,從而抑制了行業內的合作和更廣泛的參與。
Despite these challenges, the association is hopeful that opening up the market will lead to innovation and better opportunities for local manufacturers.
儘管面臨這些挑戰,該協會仍希望開放市場將為當地製造商帶來創新和更好的機會。
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