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IEEE 1901-2020 – IEEE Standard for Broadband over Power Line Networks: Medium Access Control and Physical Layer Specifications
The IEEE Standards Association has published IEEE 1901 - 2020. This revision ensures the availability of a stable standard for broadband over powerline (BPL) communication technology for a further ten years.
Electric cars as electricity storage
User-friendly solutions for bidirectional e-vehicles are being developed in the "Bidirectional charging management" research project. A position paper addresses the question of how e-cars can be used as mobile electricity storage units. The SMGW plays a central role in this.
Business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
We are taking the Corona virus situation very seriously and have taken precautions to ensure a safe working environment for employees, while maintaining day-to-day business operations.
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.
Press Releases
Ingo Schönberg elected to VDE FNN Committee
The VDE has elected a new committe. PPC CEO Ingo Schönberg will take office as vice chairman on April 27, 2021. The tasks of the FNN at a glance. Picture: VDE FNN
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.
E.ON has ordered 16,000 smart meter gateways from PPC
E.ON has ordered 16,000 smart meter gateways from the manufacturer PPC, thus paving the way for the installation of smart metering systems as required by law, which will start this year.
