Advantages
Advantages of BPL technology:
- Available everywhere, by using the existing grid
- Based on a worldwide standard, the internet protocol (IP)
- Bi-directional broadband data transfer
- Real-time communication
- Future-proof, due to the use of open standards and open interfaces
- Not restricted to certain applications
- Needs no third-party permission for the installation
- Ideal for use in meshed distribution networks
BPL is a communication platform useful for many different applications, not only for Smart Metering, but for all current and emerging Smart Grid applications.