450 MHz network
Why do energy utilities need a connection to the #450MHz network?
"The 450 MHz network paves the way for the successful digitalization of the energy transition."
Energy and water utility companies are facing existential challenges due to #decentralization and #digitalization.
These companies need secure, comprehensive, highly available and cost-efficient communication systems in order to meet the changing requirements and various outage scenarios in the long term.
A 450 MHz network can support the #energy industry in various areas, including grid monitoring, control, connection of generation and consumption systems and reading of smart metering systems.
In Germany 450connect GmbH is currently expanding the 450 MHz network. The rollout of the 450 MHz network with around 1,600 radio masts is expected by 2025. It is backed by a shareholder structure comprising more than 70 energy and water utility companies.
The 450 MHz network ensures the security of supply of critical infrastructures and will enable secure, reliable communication in crisis situations.
The advantages of the 450 MHz network compared to the standard 4G/5G mobile network:
✅ Long ranges and good building penetration due to lower frequency
✅ High system availability thanks to emergency power supply (blackout-proof)
✅ Prioritization of applications according to criticality possible
✅ High level of security thanks to self-sufficient grid infrastructure nationwide
✅ Specially designed for the operation of critical infrastructures (gas, water, electricity)
✅ High performance thanks to standardized mobile radio technology
✅ High investment and future security
#Horstmann products with modem are already 450 MHz-capable thanks to:
➡️ customized modem hardware
➡️ the iHost telecommunication software as backend software and data concentrator
This includes, for example, the Horstmann Smart Navigator 2.0 overhead line short-circuit indicator.
The 450 MHz version of the Smart Navigator 2.0 offers the following product features:
1️⃣ Intelligent fault detection - reduces downtimes
2️⃣ Overhead line monitoring - collection of measurement data for further evaluation (can be used e.g. for network planning and asset management)
3️⃣ Energy harvesting from the overhead line
4️⃣ Innovative installation - installation under voltage and from the ground
5️⃣ Remote maintenance - import configuration and updates from the control room
6️⃣ The special feature: blackout-proof - making it fit for a future-proof energy industry
This ensures integration into the IT infrastructure of the #energy suppliers and their connection to a #control system.
These measures enable #overhead lines to be prepared for the 450 MHz network and the #energy transition.
