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此举旨在为消费者提供更大的接入电网的灵活性,而不仅限于从国有公用事业公司购买电表。
Electricity users in Kenya may soon be able to purchase token meters from authorised dealerships, breaking Kenya Power's monopoly on the market.
肯尼亚的电力用户可能很快就能从授权经销商处购买代币电表,打破肯尼亚电力公司在市场上的垄断。
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.
此举预计将为消费者在连接电网时提供更多选择,因为他们将不再局限于从国有公用事业公司购买电表。
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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.
非洲智能电表协会担心肯尼亚电力公司对象征性电表招标的控制会抑制当地制造商的发展。
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.
行业代表认为,正如 e-Tims 的推出使市场多元化一样,肯尼亚电力公司应该制定标准并授权精选经销商改善消费者的准入。
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.
在周二举行的参议院能源委员会会议上,该协会秘书长 James Ngomeli 表示,目前肯尼亚使用的智能电表中只有不到 10% 是本地制造的。
He said the situation favours assembly plants that import parts rather than encouraging local manufacturing.
他表示,这种情况有利于组装厂进口零部件,而不是鼓励本地制造。
"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 补充道:“不过,我们乐观地认为,如果建立强有力的商业案例,这一数字可以增加到 60%,就像笔记本电脑组装厂所取得的成就一样。”
Local manufacturers said the current environment makes it almost impossible for them to invest further in the sector.
当地制造商表示,当前的环境使他们几乎不可能在该行业进一步投资。
"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 补充道:“能源和石油监管局 (EPRA) 缺乏批准的智能电表制造标准是一个大问题,这给生产商带来了不确定性。”
He said assembling smart meters requires huge investments, yet high interest rates make it hard to compete.
他表示,组装智能电表需要巨额投资,但高利率使其难以竞争。
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.
另一个主要问题是能源和石油监管局 (EPRA) 缺乏批准的智能电表制造标准。这种缺乏明确性给想要进入市场的生产商带来了不确定性。
Long-term agreements
长期协议
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.
制造商目前正在推动与肯尼亚电力公司等大宗承购商达成长期框架协议,以确保对本地生产的智能电表的稳定需求。
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,肯尼亚电力公司每年采购 80 万至 100 万个电表,以满足新客户连接不断增长的需求以及预付费计量系统的扩展。
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.
该协会主席查尔斯·卡洛基(Charles Kaloki)表示,大学、研究机构和肯尼亚电力等公司之间需要合作,促进使用本地生产的零部件,这将确保该行业的可持续性。
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna asked about the challenges local producers face in meeting Kenya Power's demand.
内罗毕参议员埃德温·西弗纳 (Edwin Sifuna) 询问了当地生产商在满足肯尼亚电力需求方面面临的挑战。
In response, Kaloki said both the utility firm and EPRA are yet to create localised standards tailored for local manufacturers.
对此,Kaloki 表示,公用事业公司和 EPRA 尚未制定适合当地制造商的本地化标准。
"There is no reason why they cannot accredit dealers and open up the space for more players," he said.
“他们没有理由不认可经销商并为更多玩家打开空间,”他说。
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,通过增加智能电表的本地生产,政府和公用事业公司可以大幅减少对进口的依赖。
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.
这可以将与关税、运输和货币汇率相关的成本降低多达 1 亿美元(约 129 亿先令),从而使智能电表的部署更加经济实惠。
While there are currently four assembly plants operating in the country, the market remains competitive and to some extent secretive.
虽然目前该国有四家组装厂运营,但市场仍然竞争激烈,并且在某种程度上是保密的。
The intense competition for Kenya Power tenders leads many players to keep their business strategies confidential, stifling collaboration and broader participation in the industry.
肯尼亚电力招标的激烈竞争导致许多参与者对其业务战略保密,从而抑制了行业内的合作和更广泛的参与。
Despite these challenges, the association is hopeful that opening up the market will lead to innovation and better opportunities for local manufacturers.
尽管面临这些挑战,该协会仍希望开放市场将为当地制造商带来创新和更好的机会。
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