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Energy Metering relies on EEBUS relay converters from Weidmüller and PPC to accelerate the control rollout
The EEBUS Relay Converter (ERC) enables digital control even where only relay switching inputs are available – and is therefore ready to accelerate the control rollout with immediate effect. The product was developed jointly by PPC and Weidmüller. Energy Metering, a subsidiary of Octopus Energy, a competitive metering point operator, was also involved from the outset. The solution will simplify the implementation of Section 14a of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) and Section 9 of the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). Delivery will start in mid-2026.
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.
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.
Company News
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.
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.
Press Releases
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.
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
Grid monitoring through Big Data and AI – Research project takes the next step
“Sensors in the Grid” (Fühler im Netz or FiN) a government funded research project has entered its second phase. Based on the finding of the first “Fühler im Netz”, FiN 2.0 will verify large-scale solutions to monitoring grid conditions by means of Big Data and artificial intelligence. The project kick-off took place on 25.06.2019 at the offices of Power Plus Communications (PPC) in Mannheim, Germany.
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.
