Broadband Powerline

In order to build a robust Smart Grid, it is essential to have an efficient communications infrastructure, which enables data transmission in real-time, provides scalability for new applications, is efficient and much more. PPC’s broadband powerline technology is the ideal solution for Smart Grids.

Broadband powerline: putting the “smart” into smart grid

For Smart Metering and Smart Grids to become a reality, a powerful communications platform which is able to transport key energy data in real-time is essential. It needs to be IP-based and broadband and offer secure encryption.

The advantages of our BPL system

Standardized

Our BPL system uses the IEEE 1901 FFT Access Standard.

Highly Secure Data Encryption

Data is encrypted at all times via “end-to-end encryption” and protected with standards.

Network Management System

Detailed monitoring and analysis of each BPL connection.

Efficient and fast

High performance with 200 Mbps standard and real-time data transmission (up to 30Mbps net bandwidth on MV networks and up to 3Mbps net bandwidth on LV grids).

Plug & Play

Fast installation process with common tools and without on-site configuration.

Dynamic

Automatic adaptation to the network through dynamic routing, repeating and meshed net technology.

Open and scalable

TCP/IP based communication with open interfaces – independent of individual manufacturers and scalable for Smart Grid applications.

Availability

Optimal connection quality and great flexibility through dynamic routing and smart repeating.

BPL for low voltage networks

Die Basisstruktur für das BPL-Netz für die Niederspannung ist aus einem Backbone-Anschluss über ein BPL-Modem sowie BPL-Repeatern in den Straßenverteilern/ Ortsstationen aufgebaut. In den Haushalten werden zählerintegrierte Modems installiert. Das Netzwerk-Management-System dient der Netzüberwachung und -steuerung.

BPL for medium voltage networks

Für die Datenübertragung in Mittelspannungsnetzen werden BPL-Mittelspannungsmodems sowie kapazitive Koppler oder induktive Koppler für Freileitungen oder Erdkabel verwendet. Das Netzwerk-Management-System dient der Netzüberwachung und -steuerung.

Know your network

Know the current status of your network and be able to integrate renewable energy sources and systems – we have the solution!











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We have made significant advancements in the development of Broadband Powerline Communications technology for Smart Grids and have successfully established the largest BPL networks worldwide to date. Today, our BPL systems can be found in Smart Grids throughout Europe and the Middle East.