Smart Grid Communciations

Smart grids promise to dramatically improve utility power networks by using two-way digital communications technology to save energy, reduce cost and increase reliability.  Integrated communications will allow for real-time control, information and data exchange to optimize system reliability, asset utilization, and security. E-Line power line communication techniques can be used to augment existing wireless and fiber-optic networks by enabling:

   - Utility-owned and maintained plant
   - Proprietary protocols easily accommodated
   - Low latency, high-speed links
   - Licensed and unlicensed (ISM) frequencies
   - Mobile connectivity for operations support