Open, Standard Smart Grid Communications Networks
Trilliant provides utilities with wireless equipment and management software for Smart Grid communication networks that improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and integrate renewable energy resources. Our Smart Grid architecture powers networks for utilities around the world, including over 1.4 million devices spread over 640,000 square kilometers at Hydro One's deployment in Ontario, Canada.
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What is a Smart Grid?
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The Multi-Tier Architecture
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Smart Grid Case Studies
Energy Control and Efficiency
A Smart Grid network employs two-way communications throughout the grid to provide centralized command-and-control and enable energy efficiency to consumers.
Smart Metering improves utility operations and enables time-of-use billing and other applications.
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Solutions for Metering.
Smart Consumption allows consumers and appliances to actively participate in consumption decisions to optimize energy efficiency.
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Solutions for Consumers.
Structured Communications
Like the structured electric grid, a two-way communications network requires distinct functions at each tier. A multi-tier architecture ensures optimal design for each tier.
Wide Area Networks (WAN) aggregate grid communications through long range coverage, broadband capacity, low latency, and self-healing mesh reliability.
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Distribution Networking.
Neighborhood Area Networks (NAN) mesh meters together to enable advanced applications.
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Meter Networking.
Home Area Networks extend communications into the home to enable energy efficiency.
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Consumer Networking.
Proven Solutions
Trilliant has been serving utilities for over 20 years and has led the advancement of metering solutions since 1985. We have helped over 200 utilities around the world implement dependable Smart Grid communication solutions.
Case Study: A Scalable Smart Grid
