Narrowband PLC had been around for many years, but only with the recent advancements in technology, increasing needs in M2M and IoT connectivity and the awareness for better resource management, is it gaining the momentum that it deserves as the most ubiquitous network medium available.
The most prevalent use of NB-PLC today is in connecting consumer to utilities for Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and load control - Smart Grid. Such systems have long been a favorite at many utilities because it allows them to move data over an infrastructure that they control. Other rapidly emerging applications include Street Light Control and Smart Appliances. In addition NB-PLC starts finding its way into a wide range of IoT applications involving electrically connected devices requiring monitoring and control, such as vending machines, solar panels, electrical vehicle charging and other data gathering and control systems.
Smart Grid
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) is the process of reading meters remotely without needing to be physically at the meter. PLC AMR systems use power line communications (PLC) technology to provide comprehensive two-way communications...
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Smart Light Control
Streetlights are among a city's most important assets, providing safe roads, inviting public areas, and enhanced security in homes, businesses, and city centers. They're usually very costly to operate, however, and they use a lot of energy - almost 40 percent...
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Smart Home/Appliance
Home automation is automation of the home, housework or household activity. Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy...
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Vehicle to Grid
With smart grid deployments, rising fuel costs, and more cost effective electric vehicles, the demand for electric vehicle charging stations is positioned for explosive growth. This V2G (Vehicle to Grid) infrastructure deployment requires communications...
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Alternative Energy
Alternative energy will play a very important part in the smart grid in the coming years. Harnessing solar energy and wind energy drives reductions in carbon footprints and cost. Key to successful management of these energy systems is communications...
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M2M Data Gathering & Control
The rapid deployment of M2M solutions across a broad range of markets represents significant opportunities and challenges. M2M solutions are deployed in a wide range of industry verticals. This will require the deployment of billions of M2M nodes...
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