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The basis for SMGW reusability: PPC implements the ‘DoDeleteUserData’ function
Once a smart meter gateway has been installed and commissioned, personal data is recorded. To protect personal data, it has therefore not been possible to reuse such gateways until now. The ‘DoDeleteUserData’ function, which PPC has now implemented, lays the groundwork for reuse and enables a smart meter gateway that has already been commissioned to be reinstalled at a different location.
Room for big ideas: PPC builds new test and demo center
Spanning more than 100 m², the center provides a modern environment for development and live demonstrations of the intelligent metering system, CLS components, communication technologies, and the Network Management System (NMS). With more than 1,000 test stations, the entire spectrum from interoperability to development support can be covered.
Digital controllability check: SISSY consortium demonstrates a new approach to verifying controllability
With its digital control check based on intelligent metering systems (iMSys), the SISSY consortium is demonstrating a new, scalable method for verifying the controllability of generation plants. This approach makes it possible to verify basic controllability efficiently, in a manner that benefits the grid, and without the need for physical intervention or test-based curtailment of renewable generation capacity.
PPC Kundentreffen 2026: Award for successful SMGWplus EEBUS SHIP pairing interoperability tests
The energy management systems from Solar Manager and TQ-Systems have been successfully validated for interoperability with the SMGWplus from PPC. Both partners support the new and secure EEBUS SHIP Pairing and have demonstrated successful interoperability through extensive testing. In recognition of this successful implementation, Solar Manager and TQ-Systems were presented with the PPC connect Award at the PPC Kundentreffen 2026.
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Energy Metering Becomes the First Metering Point Operator to Sign an SMGWplus Contract with PPC
With the SMGWplus, Energy Metering aims to further advance the digitization and scaling of its rollout. At the same time, the solution lays the groundwork for new and existing B2B partnerships. The company has set a goal of digitizing more than 1 million metering points in the coming years. The SMGWplus expands the functionality of the smart meter gateway beyond mere meter reading transmission. The software update enables SMGWs to securely control systems and consumption devices directly from the SMGW
Room for big ideas: PPC builds new test and demo center
Spanning more than 100 m², the center provides a modern environment for development and live demonstrations of the intelligent metering system, CLS components, communication technologies, and the Network Management System (NMS). With more than 1,000 test stations, the entire spectrum from interoperability to development support can be covered.
Digital controllability check: SISSY consortium demonstrates a new approach to verifying controllability
With its digital control check based on intelligent metering systems (iMSys), the SISSY consortium is demonstrating a new, scalable method for verifying the controllability of generation plants. This approach makes it possible to verify basic controllability efficiently, in a manner that benefits the grid, and without the need for physical intervention or test-based curtailment of renewable generation capacity.
Press Releases
Energy Metering, Calisen and PPC conclude largest meter asset provider agreement for the German market
Strong momentum for the rollout of smart meters in Germany: PPC, Energy Metering and Calisen conclude the largest Meter Asset Provider (MAP) agreement for the German market. In the MAP model, Calisen purchases and owns intelligent metering systems (iMSys) and leases these assets to wMSB Energy Metering on a long-term basis. As a competitive metering point operator, Energy Metering installs the iMSys as part of its services by its own customers. Calisen is thus making international capital available for the German smart meter rollout.
SMGWplus proves scalability: Four wall boxes successfully controlled from the GWA
Power Plus Communications AG, together with Robotron and Thüringer Mess- und Zählerwesen Service GmbH (TMZ), has reached an important milestone for SMGWplus: control commands from TMZ's Robotron GWA system were successfully transmitted via SMGWplus to four separate TMZ wall boxes and executed.
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 recertifies CLS adapter submetering – CLS as an enabler for multi-use case models in the housing industry
With the new certification, PPC's CLS portfolio is evolving into a comprehensive platform for multi-use case applications in rollout. Energy suppliers, network operators and submetering service providers can rely on and access a powerful, interoperable and fully certified system. This makes application areas beyond mere data transmission even more scalable.
