Utilities

Nowadays, in an ever interconnected world, where energy disruptions are a constant threat to our daily lives, 5G and wireless technology provide the solution for specialists to respond better and quicker to customers and tackle the daily problems of the energy sector. Thanks to lower latency and extreme reliability, the digital transformation in the energy industry has finally begun.

5G, energy and utilities, how do they actually work together?

5G and wireless technologies meet the utility and energy industry in the smart grid, the combination of an electrical system and digital communication technology. This newly digitalized systems allows for the maximization of efficiency thanks to:

• Even distribution and management of energy. Volatility, uneven distribution of power and complex communications between agents were the main challenges of the industry before the digital innovation. Now, real-time communications and control over the whole network allow professionals to evenly distribute the energy to power homes and businesses: this flexibility translates into increased energy efficiency.
• Remote monitoring and analysis. Remote control and monitoring are not a novelty for the industry, but in recent years wireless technologies and 5G have further enhanced them. The application of digital technologies now allows technicians to have real-time data, which not only gives specialists an increased situational awareness of the whole network, but it is also fundamental for predictive maintenance of the network and forecasts about the energy consumption.
• Security and reliability. As any interconnected infrastructure, the utilities and energy industry is no stranger to cyber attacks and external threats. With 5G and the application of digital technologies, security is granted.