Trilliant

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 solutions power Smart Grid 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.

What is a Smart Grid?

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.
Learn about Solutions for Metering.

Smart Distribution enhances monitoring and centralized control of the distribution grid.
Learn about Solutions for Distribution.

Smart Consumption allows consumers and appliances to actively participate in consumption decisions to optimize energy efficiency.
Learn about Solutions for Consumers.

The Multi-Tier Architecture

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.
Learn about Distribution Networking.

Neighborhood Area Networks (NAN) mesh meters together to enable advanced applications.
Learn about Meter Networking.

Home Area Networks extend communications into the home to enable energy efficiency.
Learn about Consumer Networking.

Smart Grid Case Studies

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.

Hydro One has built a Smart Grid network that connects over 1.4 million meters and covers over 640,000 square kilometers.
Case Study: A Scalable Smart Grid (pdf)

Illinois Rural Electric Coop uses a wireless WAN mesh to provide rural broadband services.
Rural Utility Broadband Internet Service (pdf)

Triad uses a broadband wireless WAN mesh for video monitoring and SCADA.
Video Monitoring and SCADA (pdf)