As electricity networks become increasingly digital, reliable and adaptable communication infrastructure is essential for successful smart metering deployments.
El Sewedy Electrometer Group has introduced a hybrid PLC + RF communication solution as part of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company's JICA-supported smart metering projects, covering the Alexandria and North Delta electricity distribution networks.
The project includes approximately 475,000 smart electricity meters, communication modules and Data Concentrator Units (DCUs), supported by integrated Head-End Systems and Meter Data Management software.
Combining PLC and RF technologies provides flexibility in network communication architecture, allowing utilities to address different infrastructure conditions while maintaining centralized data collection and monitoring.
The solution also integrates with wider utility infrastructure, including supervisory control systems and enterprise applications, enabling more coordinated network management.
Through this deployment, EMG demonstrates its expertise in large-scale Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), communication interoperability and smart grid modernization.