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Recap of 2025
2025 – a year of partnerships and innovations! The rollout of smart metering systems is in full swing, and the control rollout, driven by Section 14a of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) and Section 9 of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), is gaining significant momentum. In this context, the interoperability of our solutions with those of our partners in the market is a prerequisite. 2025 is therefore all about partnership and cooperation: around 35 partners have joined our ‘PPC connect: Interoperability in practice’ initiative this year.
PPC at the first global Nessum Plugfest: Interoperability as the key to the smart grid of the future
The international event brought together leading technology providers to demonstrate the practical interoperability of Nessum-based broadband powerline (BPL) devices for medium and low voltage networks under real-world conditions.
Tenant electricity on the rise – scalability thanks to standards, 1:n and sector bundling
The upward trend is clear. With each measurement concept adopted, both project planners and grid operators are learning how to get tenant electricity to end users more quickly. At the same time, switching processes are becoming more standardised with simplifications such as the AHB Strom2.1 from the Federal Network Agency. Innovations such as the Solar Peak Act also address the requirements for grid-friendly integration, thus setting the necessary course for tenant and neighbourhood electricity for the coming years.
1.2 million SMGWs in the PPC network management system – a significant milestone for secure communication
Over 1.2 million smart meter gateways (SMGWs) have now been successfully integrated into our network management system – and the trend is rising! How do the smart meter gateways find their way onto the platform? Through the NMS Connector app. This enables on-site technicians to assess the success of the installation and the NMS integration at a glance and document it directly in the app.
Company News
Recap of the Enlit Europe 2025
Interoperability is no longer just a buzzword – as Enlit Europe has now impressively demonstrated. It is becoming the backbone of an intelligent, resilient and sustainable energy system.
PPC at the first global Nessum Plugfest: Interoperability as the key to the smart grid of the future
The international event brought together leading technology providers to demonstrate the practical interoperability of Nessum-based broadband powerline (BPL) devices for medium and low voltage networks under real-world conditions.
Tenant electricity on the rise – scalability thanks to standards, 1:n and sector bundling
The upward trend is clear. With each measurement concept adopted, both project planners and grid operators are learning how to get tenant electricity to end users more quickly. At the same time, switching processes are becoming more standardised with simplifications such as the AHB Strom2.1 from the Federal Network Agency. Innovations such as the Solar Peak Act also address the requirements for grid-friendly integration, thus setting the necessary course for tenant and neighbourhood electricity for the coming years.
Press Releases
Robotron and PPC demonstrate interoperability between SMGWplus and GWA
Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH, Solar Manager and PPC have successfully demonstrated a solution for the digital control of plants. This enables grid operators and other market participants to implement control commands for limiting generation and consumption. The implementation was carried out using existing systems and devices available today, which shows that this complete solution is already available to the broader market.
Long-time partners formalize cooperation: PPC joins EEBus e.V.
After a long successful cooperation in many projects, PPC is now also formally a member of EEBus e.V. The symbiosis between PPC's product portfolio and EEBUS as a protocol for applications upstream and downstream of the grid connection is thus further strengthened.
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.
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
