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Pfalzwerke Netz AG and PPC subsidiary Coms4Grid successfully launch broadband powerline rollout
Power Plus Communications AG (PPC) and its subsidiary Coms4Grid, together with Pfalzwerke Netz AG, have successfully launched a large-scale WAN-as-a-Service project. The rollout began in early October 2025 and marks an important step towards the digitalisation of the energy infrastructure in Rhineland-Palatinate.
PPC’s Smart Meter Gateways first to achieve full certification by the BSI
The first Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW) to achieve Common Criteria Certification from the Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) have been developed by Power Plus Communications AG.
Eugen Mayer recieves Award from IEEE ComSoc
PPC’s COO Eugen Mayer has received the Interdisciplinary Research and Applications Award from the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc).
IEEE P1901.1 Meeting in Mannheim
The third working group meeting for IEEE P1901.1 took place on 28-29 June, 2017 in Mannheim, Germany.
Company News
Stadtwerke Weinheim rely on BPL
Stadtwerke Weinheim has transformed a section of its low-voltage grid into a hybrid, IPv6-capable communication infrastructure. For the IP connection of a BPL network in the town centre, street cabinets have been equipped with PPCs BPL-LTE headend.
PPC’s Smart Meter Gateways first to achieve full certification by the BSI
The first Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW) to achieve Common Criteria Certification from the Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) have been developed by Power Plus Communications AG.
Eugen Mayer recieves Award from IEEE ComSoc
PPC’s COO Eugen Mayer has received the Interdisciplinary Research and Applications Award from the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc).
Press Releases
Mainzer Netze relies on BPL for smart grid monitoring and smart metering systems
Mainzer Netze GmbH is systematically preparing its grid infrastructure for the challenges of the Energiewende and the expansion of e-mobility. The core element of the digital infrastructure is the use of Broadband Powerline technology.
